Silver colored calipers?
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Silver colored calipers?
I have CCW's and really think I should do something with the calipers.
But I have red hats on my drilled and slotted rotors, and the car is torch red also. I think red calipers might be a little much.
Do any of you have your calipers painted some sort of silver or or some thing that might offset all the red?
Thanks!
But I have red hats on my drilled and slotted rotors, and the car is torch red also. I think red calipers might be a little much.
Do any of you have your calipers painted some sort of silver or or some thing that might offset all the red?
Thanks!
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High polished or chrome would look GREAT...however I'm not a fan of a light paint color on brake calipers. A silver caliper will almost look unpainted. i've seen yellow, and they were some of the worst looking calipers i've ever seen.
I hate to say don't break the mold. But this time i think i'm going to agree black and red look the best. Although other dark colors are acceptible <EG has color changing calipers, that look really good>
JMHO
I hate to say don't break the mold. But this time i think i'm going to agree black and red look the best. Although other dark colors are acceptible <EG has color changing calipers, that look really good>
JMHO
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I think it would look fine with the red calipers, but black with red lettering would look good too.
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Check out Mike's (CorvettePilot) website:
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...s.php?album=2/
Forum Vendor who powerdercoats parts including calipers. He did mine and a bunch of forum members and he has a gallery posted of different colors. Take a look there for some good ideas on color combos.
My C5 is a Trip Black Convertible. I went with Gloss Black/Argent Silver Calipers w/silver lettering.
http://www.thepowdercoater.com/galle...s.php?album=2/
Forum Vendor who powerdercoats parts including calipers. He did mine and a bunch of forum members and he has a gallery posted of different colors. Take a look there for some good ideas on color combos.
My C5 is a Trip Black Convertible. I went with Gloss Black/Argent Silver Calipers w/silver lettering.
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I was really tempted to try some of that chrome paint. I know some brands are better than others. I wonder if they are heat resistant as well?
Or would it look cheap?
Thoughts?
Or would it look cheap?
Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by RatedX
I have CCW's and really think I should do something with the calipers.
But I have red hats on my drilled and slotted rotors, and the car is torch red also. I think red calipers might be a little much.
Do any of you have your calipers painted some sort of silver or or some thing that might offset all the red?
Thanks!
But I have red hats on my drilled and slotted rotors, and the car is torch red also. I think red calipers might be a little much.
Do any of you have your calipers painted some sort of silver or or some thing that might offset all the red?
Thanks!
I love those wheels. If the Red calipers are a bit too much for you, you can always have the Inside HUB painted Red as they tend to rust after a # of years. My friend has painted silver calipers on his Vette & I think they look nice...But I like the Red alot better~That just my opinion ofcourse. Best of luck*Oh yeah my friends Vette Is Silver exterrior, that's why he painted them Silver, I think Red should go with the matching Red Exterrior you have I.M.H.O ~
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Thanks for the comments everyone, I'm really leaning toward chrome or maybe near chrome powdercoat at this point. We'll see!
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Originally Posted by RIJVETTES
I've gotta cast my late vote for RED. Make a clear statement that's strong and still tastefull. Everything else is invisible. Go RED! Jim
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A few members have chrome but that's not cheap. I would agree with you that since your rotor hats are already red, red calipers would be a bit much. My hats are silver so I did go with red calipers though. I think black with red lettering would look good also.
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