Savage c-300

I finally got around to painting my calipers red. Took a while to actually do but it was worth it and fairly simple. Used the Dupli-Color BCP400 red brake caliper kit for $20 on Amazon. Comes with everything you need except some extra brushes which you'll need.

Knightmare69

You have a DIY or link you followed? I know there are ones for other manufacturers but I figured it'd be nice to have model specific DIY to add to our DIY thread.

Savage c-300

I dont think this mod really needs one. You just take the wheels off, clean the calipers and paint. There's nothing else to remove or do. Very simple, just takes time.

papashango

Not something I would do on a Benz but looks good. It's what you like matters right.

MBRedux

Nice work! But I would have chose a different color.

Plus, you now need to clean-up those hubs!

Remember, you can see them through those wide-open wheels. What good is having a nicely painted caliper with dirty/rusted hubs? Kind-of silly IMO! Take the wheels off again and clean off the hub using a wire brush. Spray 2-3 light coats of this stuff (below v) and let dry.



However... Only use one thin coat where the wheel meets the hub surface.

AZN Optics

Looks good. Yeah, doesn't need a DIY, but should emphasize importance of proper prep cleaning. Get some caliper cleaners and stiff tooth brushes and go to town.

Savage c-300

no worries, I cleaned it up before I put back on the tires as you can tell from the first two pictures. =)

C300Sport

Good looking work savage. Now that you are all done and enjoying them, would you possibly have chosen another color?
I all but ordered the red G2 caliper paint but felt that the brakes were a little too small to accentuate with red and started thinking silver or black may be the better option. Of course now I have just gotten lazy/undecided and done nothing.
Since you already pulled the trigger, what do you think?

angeloxnet

i painted mine last summer, i like how yours is a darker red

Savage c-300

I personally like the red, to me silver and black wouldn't stand out at all. I bought the car when it first came out and I'm getting a little bored of the way it was looking so I wanted to spice it up a bit. Even though the brakes are small, it adds a little color to my silver car and it matches the red taillights from the profile view. The best part about modding our cars is everyone has different tastes.

Savage c-300

Looks good!

tanktube67

Looks good!

tasho3

I really like your wheels, what size are they? and where did you get them if you dont mind me asking?

snowmuch

Those looks good! I'm about to paint my as well! you just saved me $100