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Old 05-03-2014, 07:59 AM
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I am wanting to see pics of Carlisle blue cars with painted brake calipers.
I am trying to decide what color to paint the calipers on my Carlisle blue car.
Thanks.
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Yellow. No question

Here is SSB as an example

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Red
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Red..Red & more Red...........
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Did anyone suggest red?
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I think red would look nice.
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It looks like red is the color to go with.
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Originally Posted by BLEKVET
Yellow. No question

Here is SSB as an example
Hey man, that is my scheme. In 1.5 yr, have not seen yellow calipers on a Vette.
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Think red would look the best and yellow would be the rarest. So decide which direction you want to go.
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Originally Posted by twinarrow99
Hey man, that is my scheme. In 1.5 yr, have not seen yellow calipers on a Vette.
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Sorry but Red... I like yellow corvette's but blue with yellow... no thanks.
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Blue on blue
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Originally Posted by jjradtech
I am wanting to see pics of Carlisle blue cars with painted brake calipers.
I am trying to decide what color to paint the calipers on my Carlisle blue car.
Thanks.
I've got a CB GS with chrome wheels and am seriously considering red.

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Red or yellow both are great looking
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Red....
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Found this one for you. Not my cup of tea at all
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Originally Posted by jjradtech
I am wanting to see pics of Carlisle blue cars with painted brake calipers.
I am trying to decide what color to paint the calipers on my Carlisle blue car.
Thanks.
We have a guy in our Corvette club, Carlisle blue with the YELLOW calipers looks fantastic, rare have not seen another like it. jmo

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Old 05-05-2014, 11:20 AM
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Everyone has their own idea what looks best and there's no right or wrong. Personally, I feel red is overused. I prefer a more subtle bling....I suggest black calipers with only the lettering being color painted as an accent. Less is more.
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I think a nice fresh combo would be body color calipers with red or yellow letters only......subtle yet with some pop!
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OP, In my opinion, yellow looks great on a very dark color like black, or on a VY body color.

However, on a lighter blue such as yours, I'd opt for Red.


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