Help. Caliper Colors
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Help. Caliper Colors
Hello-
So I am getting ready to powdercoat my calipers on my 02 Vert, triple black. I can't decide which color to go with. If anyone has pics of painted calipers they could post it would really help me out! I am thinking either gloss black or metallic red, but I make better decisions with visual cues. Any pics on a black car or any car for that matter would really help.
Thanks!
So I am getting ready to powdercoat my calipers on my 02 Vert, triple black. I can't decide which color to go with. If anyone has pics of painted calipers they could post it would really help me out! I am thinking either gloss black or metallic red, but I make better decisions with visual cues. Any pics on a black car or any car for that matter would really help.
Thanks!
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I had mine powdercoated blood red with handpainted black letters. I like the contrast. I know that red has been done before - but I really don't care much about that. I cared more what looked good. I'm happy with the results!
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Red calipers on a black car - awesome combination. There was a post here recently about chroming calipers - they looked good too.
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First, I painted them Aluminum, then tried Yellow but went to Red. All the colors were Rustoleum ($3 per can). Aluminum didn't stand out enough, Yellow was too bright and Red is the best.
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I went with straight Rustoleum. The color is satin black so it doesn't have the high gloss finish. I wanted a more subtle look so I'm happy with it. I think bright red would have been too gaudy with the Mag Red II
Whichever you choose it's a great improvement over stock
Whichever you choose it's a great improvement over stock
Last edited by DeeGee; Mar 4, 2006 at 08:47 AM.
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All I'm sayin' is that red is such a plentiful caliper color. Depending on what color scheme your going for, I think the blue might look sweet on a black Vette. JMO though. check 'em on on NBM
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I've got some pictures here on both a REd and a Silver car, however i forgot to downsize the pictures so they're a bit too large to post on the forum
http://www.myvette.us/painting_calipers.htm
http://www.myvette.us/painting_calipers.htm
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Originally Posted by SBA Guy
Hello-
So I am getting ready to powdercoat my calipers on my 02 Vert, triple black. I can't decide which color to go with. If anyone has pics of painted calipers they could post it would really help me out! I am thinking either gloss black or metallic red, but I make better decisions with visual cues. Any pics on a black car or any car for that matter would really help.
Thanks!
So I am getting ready to powdercoat my calipers on my 02 Vert, triple black. I can't decide which color to go with. If anyone has pics of painted calipers they could post it would really help me out! I am thinking either gloss black or metallic red, but I make better decisions with visual cues. Any pics on a black car or any car for that matter would really help.
Thanks!
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Go to Mikes website for some ideas. I just "got in line" for a set of his powdered coated rotors. I have a trip black as well. I'm going with High Gloss Black w/gold lettering. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...61&forum_id=53
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...61&forum_id=53