DiceCedes

Any one have their calipers painted? Looking for suggestions on the color. I have a black car with satin charcoal wheels. Mine look terrible so I figured get them painted. Please post pics if you got them.

Thanks!

sick430

No, current pics, but mine were blue for many years and are now going to be gold/bronze colored.

Tex5

I painted mine in red

aussie e55

check out C63 forum last couple of days for diy & pics.

VividRacing

Red is always a great standard color. Yellow, also looks good in my opinion.

cm60k

^+1^,

Also "navy Blue" or "bright Green" would be a good optional..

ZAYED,,

VividRacing

Here is an M5 we built for a customer with Lime Green Calipers



More pics here

cm60k

This "Lime Green" looks AWESOME..

ZAYED,,

DiceCedes

Damn you did a great job!

DiceCedes

Thanks! I saw the work that ACGAutomotive does and that is what got me wanting to paint them. I have not seen very many CLKs though.

DiceCedes

Thanks! That is just nasty. Actually, the lambo green is the first choice. I was wondering if it was played out so thanks for sharing that it is still being done. I see most of the calipers being painted copper but I don't think the copper would look good with the satin charcoal of my wheels.

I saw this:

http://www.motorward.com/2012/12/sr-...on-pur-wheels/

Got any pics of copper and satin charcoal or not a good look with your experience.

DiceCedes

Post a pic when you get them done!

Tex5

Not me my paint workshop

PelicanParts.com

Can look at this as a reference.

-Luccia

FFXF1

DiceCedes - here's a shot of my calipers after the last layer of clear coat. Happy with how they turned out.

FFXF1

DiceCedes - as requested, a close up. Apologize for the dirt. I was reluctant to post this pic, but figured if it helps another list member - WTF! This is the dirtiest Gladys has ever been. It'll be 3 months of detailing to counteract a week of having to drive in the rain... Hope it helps.

DiceCedes

Looks great I don't even see the dirt. That is why I love this forum so helpful!

Thanks again! Definitely going with the orange/copper look.

nutrunner

brilliant red on my 3 clk cab

FFXF1

DiceCedes - on the other thread you indicated you had decided to have them painted at a shop. Interesting. Why did you choose that option? I would think powder coating would make for a stronger finish and bond. The Brembo aluminum casing is the biggest cause of paint chips. It doesn't make for a good bond. But maybe you've got better info than my inferences. Since I'm planning on pulling mine again to have them professionally done I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts.

DiceCedes

I agree with the powder coating. I think it will hold up much better. But I have read a couple horror stories on powder coating though so it makes me nervous. If you google paint vs powder coat, you will see everyone says powder coat. Then, every like 30th post there will be a scary one. I am not going to be too picky because it is my daily driver. I also have had a hard time finding a place to go to and trying to coordinate all the work. I am being a bit lazy. On your build, I would go the extra steps to coordinate and put in the work.

Anyone have any suggestions for me out here in Sacramento?

nutrunner

i also went for paint over powder coating for wheels and calipers soley because if u chip powder coating its ruined and has to be completly redone as with paint it can be repaired or so ive been told .

City Rat

I forgot to respond I had mine painted black on my black over silver cab. Once I get the new wheels I'll see if I still like it. BTW I painted vs. Powder for all the reasons discussed here.

DiceCedes

Sand blasted and painted Fresh Copper - decals from ACG.

DiceCedes

FFXF1

DicesCedes - Looks like you got them painted! Are you pleased with the results? Noticed that you painted the bleed nipple. I removed mine for several reasons, but primarily because I saw others who painted theirs and after awhile the paint began to peel and looked like sh*t! I think you can use Vaseline to strip the rubber piece. More pics please!