If you clear it, use satin and make sure you use a high temp clear. If not it will yellow and flake off.

Have it bead blasted first for an incredibly clean look. Just don't touch the metal b/t the time it's blasted and cleared.

I like the siver look.

Hey there, Im also having trouble in choosing what colour to paint for my calipers & drums.. My Z is pearl blue in colour and it ok if i paint the calipers red & drums silver? Does that look funny?

and by the way what do you mean by clearcoat? How would you do that?