Break Calipers Paint
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Break Calipers Paint
I purchased 3 colors of break caliper paint and can't decide which color (Flat Black, Red and Silver) to use on my Silver/Black 8. Could you share some of you wheel shots so I can make a decision which way to go. I'm thinking Red. I've only seen two cars with paint where I live, a VW and a Lotus both with red. I've not seen any on a RX8.
Please don't confuse this thread with bad brakes!
Please don't confuse this thread with bad brakes!
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https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/painting-my-calipers-44009/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/brake-calipers-pads-painted-silver-31353/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/painted-rotors-calipers-w-mazdaspeed-29857/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/sunlight-silver-silver-calipers-20341/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/caliber-paint-question-23327/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/green-w-yellow-calipers-42116/
A quick search should have satisfied your query.
In my opinion, if you're using the stock wheels, silver looks flat on the calipers. One of the threads above, though, shows the silver brakes with different rims and I think they look good. Me, personally, I'm partial to red.
BTW, where in Georgia are you?
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/brake-calipers-pads-painted-silver-31353/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/painted-rotors-calipers-w-mazdaspeed-29857/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/sunlight-silver-silver-calipers-20341/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/caliber-paint-question-23327/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/green-w-yellow-calipers-42116/
A quick search should have satisfied your query.
In my opinion, if you're using the stock wheels, silver looks flat on the calipers. One of the threads above, though, shows the silver brakes with different rims and I think they look good. Me, personally, I'm partial to red.
BTW, where in Georgia are you?
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markd, your are right about the query. I found more info as well. If needed we can ditch this thread unless someone else wants to leave it up for new discussion.
I'm in the the Buford area. North of you. Work in Lawrenceville.
I'm in the the Buford area. North of you. Work in Lawrenceville.
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Hey PoLaK
Awesome work dude! I still didn't see the yellow w/black lettering, it sounds cool but still would like to see it first before I try it. BTW I emailed you about custom decals for my 8.
Awesome work dude! I still didn't see the yellow w/black lettering, it sounds cool but still would like to see it first before I try it. BTW I emailed you about custom decals for my 8.
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I'm going with Purple...anyone with purple calipers? I didn't think so...this may be a gamble
I just bought a new set of jack stands tonight so I can do it all at once, problem is temp is dropping and that isn't going to work...looks like I'll be insulating the garage door before I do the caliper paint
I just bought a new set of jack stands tonight so I can do it all at once, problem is temp is dropping and that isn't going to work...looks like I'll be insulating the garage door before I do the caliper paint
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I think I'd go with black with white stencil. Once you paint your calipers, how long does it last? You guys got me wanting to do all kinds of stuff I never thought of -- clear corners, painted calipers. Maybe a big *** wing on the back -- NOT.
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I think I'd go with black with white stencil. Once you paint your calipers, how long does it last? You guys got me wanting to do all kinds of stuff I never thought of -- clear corners, painted calipers. Maybe a big *** wing on the back -- NOT.
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