What colour to paint calipers? - Page 2

SandyVol · Jan 17th, 2018, 10:25

When I had my Toyota Soarer I bought a purpose spray paint for callipers. I ended up getting a copper colour which really worked. It was a black car though!

galloot633 · Jan 17th, 2018, 11:54

I always think same colour as car, may not stand out , but I think it looks tasteful , sadly my xc is boring silver .
Dave

ksmi · Jan 17th, 2018, 13:14

I painted my calipers shocking pink, but the leaking brake fluid keeps bubbling the finish, any body know a fluid proof paint?

canis · Jan 17th, 2018, 13:16

A better solution would be to fix the leak! Ye Gods, man! I hope you're joking.

ITSv40 · Jan 17th, 2018, 14:19

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Originally Posted by ksmi

I painted my calipers shocking pink, but the leaking brake fluid keeps bubbling the finish, any body know a fluid proof paint?

The brake fluid is telling you shocking pink is just so wrong!

andrewpain · Jan 18th, 2018, 13:29

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Originally Posted by ThomasG

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.

nor sell your details to third parties for money....
read something the other week that said "just because they sit around on beanbags wearing T shirts, doesn't mean they're not ruthless profiteers"

Waynedance · Jan 18th, 2018, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Prufrock

This forum's turning into facebook...aaarrghhh

Jon
ex Register Keeper 700/900 VOC.

In what sense? please explain.

cheshired5 · Jan 18th, 2018, 14:13

I painted mine very yellow.
Looks pretty full on with the wheel off but nice in my opinion once tucked away.

ksmi · Jan 20th, 2018, 08:38

Simon,The way the light is catching the disc/hub,it looks grey.....so, very Coventry Climax look,don't you think?

Regards,Keith.

Guy Incognito · Jan 21st, 2018, 08:34

My Saab, which is grey with black wheels, has purple calipers. They were rust and my daughter chose the purple. Behind the spoke of the alloys they don't stand out too much and I kind of like them. Even fancied getting decals with "Cadburys" but sadly couldn't source any.

The S40 appears to have had recent calipers so they will be staying stock.

On a bronzey gold car I would avoid yellow but then many would avoid purple so go with what you want and if folks don't like it then boo hoo for them.

Jan 17th, 2018, 13:14	#13
ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	I painted my calipers shocking pink, but the leaking brake fluid keeps bubbling the finish, any body know a fluid proof paint? __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four.

Jan 18th, 2018, 14:13	#18
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I painted mine very yellow. Looks pretty full on with the wheel off but nice in my opinion once tucked away. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jan 20th, 2018, 08:38	#19
ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	Rust is so 'last year' Simon,The way the light is catching the disc/hub,it looks grey.....so, very Coventry Climax look,don't you think? Regards,Keith. __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four.

Jan 17th, 2018, 10:25	#11
SandyVol Member Last Online: May 1st, 2019 20:32 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: York	When I had my Toyota Soarer I bought a purpose spray paint for callipers. I ended up getting a copper colour which really worked. It was a black car though!

Jan 17th, 2018, 11:54	#12
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Today 00:33 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	I always think same colour as car, may not stand out , but I think it looks tasteful , sadly my xc is boring silver . Dave

Jan 17th, 2018, 13:16	#14
canis Non Fragile Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 05:46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chadderton, Oldham	A better solution would be to fix the leak! Ye Gods, man! I hope you're joking.

Jan 21st, 2018, 08:34	#20
Guy Incognito Senior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2021 17:18 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Borders	My Saab, which is grey with black wheels, has purple calipers. They were rust and my daughter chose the purple. Behind the spoke of the alloys they don't stand out too much and I kind of like them. Even fancied getting decals with "Cadburys" but sadly couldn't source any. The S40 appears to have had recent calipers so they will be staying stock. On a bronzey gold car I would avoid yellow but then many would avoid purple so go with what you want and if folks don't like it then boo hoo for them.

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