Ben's Z Posted September 21, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 21, 2011 Guys, I am wrapping up my 4 month long suspension restoration and brake upgrade on the 280. I picked up my 280zx rear calipers today and I am in limbo on what to do. I want to paint them so they don't look like crap in 4 months. I need help in deciding what color to paint them... Brembo gold: I like the color frankly but don't want people thinking I am a dbag:cool: for doing that. If you rolled up on a guy with a 280z and his calipers were painted Brembo gold, would you think he is a douche? Red: (See Brembo gold) only the stereotype could be worse. Black: eh? Yellow: Not on a silver car IMHO. Cast color paint: I like this idea too, keeps them looking fresh without saying "hey look at my brake calipers!" I intend on having 16" Rota RBR's in hyperblack by the end of the year so I want something that will jive with my wheel choice and color. What is everyone's thought on this? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted September 21, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 21, 2011 Kinda depends on what YOU like. I just cleaned mine up and clear-coated them. To my eye they look nice w/o the bling. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-366996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben's Z Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted September 21, 2011 Did you use a hi-temp paint?Kinda depends on what YOU like. I just cleaned mine up and clear-coated them. To my eye they look nice w/o the bling. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-366997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CW240Z Posted September 21, 2011 Share #4 Posted September 21, 2011 IMHO, I would go with a red or high temp clear on them. I like the look of red calipers, i don't think people would look down on you for your color choice unless it was like lime green or something. Just dont slap some brembo stickers on them and you'll be fine. Clearing them with a high temp clear looks good as well. Mine are painted a high temp aluminum color which gives it a clean look. Chase Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-367000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbudvet Posted September 21, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 21, 2011 I painted mine with the POR 15 brake caliper kit in a silver color. Like what was said before, it freshened up the caliper while remaining subtle. I put silver 16" Rota RBs on my car so they blend in. Good luck.carl Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-367001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozye Posted September 21, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2011 I painted mine black. They disappeared Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-367002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted September 21, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 21, 2011 Yes, high temp clear coat. Don't remember which product I used. Got it "off-the-shelf" at Napa Auto Parts. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-367018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robftw Posted September 22, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2011 I painted mine red, i painted over the sumitomo logo, i thought it looked bad Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-367062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben's Z Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted September 22, 2011 I think I am just going to clear over the castings. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-367063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzi Lon Posted September 22, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 22, 2011 I would suggest a dark silver to charcoal grey, peeking out from behind the 'hyperblacks'.Bonzi Lon Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40852-pimp-my-calipers/#findComment-367099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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