I've been kicking around the idea of painting my calipers. My car's Emerald Mist, so here are my thoughts about colours.

Red is out. Red + Green = Christmas
Gold - no, not trying to look Brembo.
Black is low-key, 'specially since these stock calipers are nothing flashy.
Silver might be nice, but who'd notice?
EM Green to match the car? I'm tempted, but is it too...too...too something?

Thoughts?

PS - Shane, if you see this...I posted in the Sedan section, too, is there any rule against 'double-posting'? I wanted to ask the sedan guys but also specifically the Canadian guys.

 

Yellow or blue?

 

If you're not going for anything flashy I'd say go black, or silver....its tough to have something match with green without making it look like a christmas tree as you said.

 

Yellow or white would look good if you want them to be noticed.

Black if you want an understated look.

 

JMO... but understated is good with OE calipers.

 

Purple goes with green, so my gf says

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/g2/caliper_paint.jsp

 

I think you're right. I was actually checking out some old photos of your G cause I know you painted them. Def not yellow, blue or red.

 

Thanks for the link, wood...purple does go with green, and if I had one fewer Y chromosomes, I'd consider that combo. I might have to chop some photos in silver, black and green to get an idea how each would look.

Edit: checked the above link and their green is HORRID. Has to match my EM, maybe I could use touch-up paint.

 

Totally agree. BBK can be more bling.

 

You can add a little bling with labels.

 

Ian,

Where did you get the labels?

 

It was from a forum member a waaaaay back.
IDK if he's still around.
There are others out there though.

I may still have his contact info; I'll check...

:edit:
Here's one

 

Personally, I would go black.

 

I was considering painting my calipers red to match the rest of my car, but I think it might look a little over the top and a little cheesy.

 

i'd prefer the calipers to be unpainted.