What colour to paint calipers?

Waynedance · Jan 16th, 2018, 21:49

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ao04Qeb384KAUMXv1

Calipers look rubbish and need a tidy.

Going to use hammerite, so thinking silver, gold or even yellow to match the moose decals on the wheels, grill and rear windows.

Thoughts Please.....

ThomasG · Jan 16th, 2018, 21:52

Soylent green..
D'uh..

Waynedance · Jan 16th, 2018, 21:59

Not sure what that is but green......

ITSv40 · Jan 16th, 2018, 22:12

It all depends on how 'chavved up' you want it to look.

Silver, 'non chav' as it will be tidy but not attention grabbing.

Any bright attention grabbing contrasting colour, 'full on chav'.

Waynedance · Jan 16th, 2018, 22:14

Looks like silver it is and some black for the back plate and disc centre.

Waynedance · Jan 16th, 2018, 23:53

They do a gold Hammerite would the same colour-ish as the car look too much?

JGTTDI · Jan 17th, 2018, 04:22

I always paint my calipers black. Clean them up using a wire brush or drill attachment then paint away. I feel black gives them a fresh look with remaining classy.

canis · Jan 17th, 2018, 04:41

I painted mine red. And I'm not a chav. I know a chav would say that. But I'm really not. I just like red.

Prufrock · Jan 17th, 2018, 08:28

This forum's turning into facebook...aaarrghhh

Jon

ThomasG · Jan 17th, 2018, 09:08

.
Can't say..
I never used Facebook.
But judging by experience of others..
This forum doesn't own you (legally/financially), doesn't usurp copyrights to your photos..
Doesn't try to push you into paying for something you don't need or even want.

No. On second thought I'd say its not like Facebook at all.

Jan 16th, 2018, 21:49	#1
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	What colour to paint calipers? https://photos.app.goo.gl/ao04Qeb384KAUMXv1 Calipers look rubbish and need a tidy. Going to use hammerite, so thinking silver, gold or even yellow to match the moose decals on the wheels, grill and rear windows. Thoughts Please..... __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Jan 16th, 2018, 21:59	#3
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	Not sure what that is but green...... __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Jan 16th, 2018, 22:12	#4
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 22:32 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	It all depends on how 'chavved up' you want it to look. Silver, 'non chav' as it will be tidy but not attention grabbing. Any bright attention grabbing contrasting colour, 'full on chav'. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jan 16th, 2018, 22:14	#5
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	Looks like silver it is and some black for the back plate and disc centre. __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Jan 16th, 2018, 23:53	#6
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	They do a gold Hammerite would the same colour-ish as the car look too much? __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Jan 16th, 2018, 21:52	#2
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Soylent green.. D'uh..

Jan 17th, 2018, 04:22	#7
JGTTDI Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 09:08 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Durham	I always paint my calipers black. Clean them up using a wire brush or drill attachment then paint away. I feel black gives them a fresh look with remaining classy.

Jan 17th, 2018, 04:41	#8
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	I painted mine red. And I'm not a chav. I know a chav would say that. But I'm really not. I just like red.

Jan 17th, 2018, 08:28	#9
Prufrock I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 10th, 2018 09:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Lincolnshire Wolds & West Sussex Coast	This forum's turning into facebook...aaarrghhh Jon Last edited by CTCNetwork; Feb 24th, 2018 at 12:40. Reason: One more time...

Jan 17th, 2018, 09:08	#10
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	. Can't say.. I never used Facebook. But judging by experience of others.. This forum doesn't own you (legally/financially), doesn't usurp copyrights to your photos.. Doesn't try to push you into paying for something you don't need or even want. No. On second thought I'd say its not like Facebook at all. Last edited by CTCNetwork; Feb 24th, 2018 at 12:40. Reason: Quote deleted

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