What Color Calipers?

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cjas22

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CX-5 Sport

• Oct 2, 2013

• #1

Hey guys! So here's my dilemma:

I have a Sky Blue Mica Cx-5 Sport. After getting it in January the calipers have started to show some noticeable signs of rust. To deal with this, I've decided to paint my calipers, but am torn between choosing red or yellow for the color. What do you think will look better, Yellow or Red?

Another thing to consider is that I'm debating powder coating my rims black in a few months and I want the color to look good with that color combo as well.

Thanks for your input it's appreciated.

- cj

 

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BigPainRing

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Mazda CX5 Sport 2014

• Oct 2, 2013

• #2

I vote for yellow.

 

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NinjaNoises

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CX-5 Sport MT

• Oct 2, 2013

• #3

If it's showing rust in less than a year, bring it back to the dealer for a warranty repair/replacement.

 

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cjas22

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CX-5 Sport

• Oct 2, 2013

• #4

Its not bad rust that is unsightly. The silver is fading into a just color and its just been bothering me.

 

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nizzy1115

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2013 CX-5 Sport

• Oct 2, 2013

• #5

I did black g2 with white mazda lettering decals i got off ebay then used high temp gloss over top it all to protect the decals on my previous mazda3. Looked perfect when i sold the car. I really like black. Its subtle when parked but easily seen when driving.

 

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HelloMello

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CX-5 T

• Oct 15, 2013

• #6

RED Rules

 

TreyP

2018 Soul Red AWD Touring CX-5

• Oct 15, 2013

• #7

Yellow goes with blue better than red, IMO.

 

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Mazdasweed

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CX-5 2.2D Sport

• Oct 26, 2013

• #8

[/URL][/IMG]I have BLUE!

 

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Synonym

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2012 CX-5/KEEAW

• Nov 23, 2013

• #9

Well
I decided not paint calipers and bought covers here. )))
http://www.carid.com/2013-mazda-cx-5-caliper-covers/

Here is a link to my Japanese blog of that device
Items - http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/1833740/car/1362469/5476560/parts.aspx
Installation - http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/1833740/car/1362469/2386702/note.aspx

 

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SayNoToPistons

Wheels, not rims...

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CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech, RX-8 GT 6spd w/ 'goodies'

• Nov 23, 2013

• #10

I saw a CRV with a pair of those fake Brembo caliper covers. It is by far the funniest poser accessory I've seen in person.

 

Chris_Top_Her

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'15 CX-5 Miata AWD

• Nov 23, 2013

• #11

SayNoToPistons said:

I saw a CRV with a pair of those fake Brembo caliper covers. It is by far the funniest poser accessory I've seen in person.

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Pssht.. I saw a CX-5 with Twin Hood Scoops added..

 

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rjdee

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CX5 Sport MT

• Nov 24, 2013

• #12

I'd vote to paint them glossy black or silver. It'll be clean and shows you have pride in your car but not flashy. No yellow, it'll only show the dust more. Blue only if you can match the body color but we're talking factory brakes here. It's not a fancy setup that warrants the bling.

 

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SayNoToPistons

Wheels, not rims...

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CX-5 GT AWD w/ Tech, RX-8 GT 6spd w/ 'goodies'

• Nov 24, 2013

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The calipers and caliper bracket should already be coated bright silver from factory. Which I think is fine, or black will do as well. I think painting these rinky dinky tiny brakes (especially behind 19" GT wheels) any assortment of color will make them look worse. Much like those douchebags painting their drum bright red or some obnoxiously unfitting color for something so insignificant.

 

Last edited: Nov 24, 2013

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phoned

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CX-5 GS AWD

• Nov 25, 2013

• #14

If the callipers on the CX5 hold up the same as the first gen mazda 3's.. you'll end up repainting them after a few years.