Posted July 7, 200816 yr comment_252930 If you were going to paint the calipers on a 280Z, what color would you pick? I lean towards Silver, red, or black. I will probably paint the drums to match too.thxZ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 7, 200816 yr comment_252936 depends on what you are going for, red is classic color for brakes, I did my 300ZX and 350Z in red but I am not sure how a red drum will look in the backblack will look nice but wont stand out as much as red but I think it is a better choice for the drumSilver I think is a nice compromise between the two, they will stick out some and the drum wont look too obvious as it would with redI did the 300Z and 350Z with powdercoating, it looks great and it is tougher than paint Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-252936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 7, 200816 yr comment_252946 I say stick with the stock flat black. Or you can use the special color I have on my car - "32 years of brake dust and road dirt." Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-252946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 7, 200816 yr Author comment_252949 My goal isn't to make the calipers stand out, but to protect the surface from oxidation and allow them to be cleaned more easily. Raw aluminum will shed heat better than dirty or oxidized aluminum. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-252949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 7, 200816 yr comment_252951 My goal isn't to make the calipers stand out, but to protect the surface from oxidation and allow them to be cleaned more easily. Raw aluminum will shed heat better than dirty or oxidized aluminum.well then black Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-252951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 7, 200816 yr comment_252953 Drums look horrible in bright colors. Looks too ricey IMO.I say go black or steel color. Like magnesium. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-252953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 7, 200816 yr comment_252965 I agree, I like red if painting calipers and you have the right wheel to go along with the look, drums in red look horrible IMHO. I vote stick with black or silver. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-252965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 8, 200816 yr comment_252972 Here is my friend's 70 with polished drums . Looks very nice zipping down the freeway . I'm thinking along the same lines for my libre's 0n my 71 . talk to later Chris Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-252972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 8, 200816 yr comment_252987 I like silver myself. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-252987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 8, 200816 yr comment_253007 Clean and clearcoat.Will Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-253007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 8, 200816 yr comment_253029 +1 Will's suggestion - clean and clearcoat. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-253029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 8, 200816 yr comment_253034 Yup. Clearcoat has my vote. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/28668-what-colour-to-paint-calipers/#findComment-253034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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