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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Painting stock calipers.

Your opinion on the color I paint them would be appreciated. I'm gonna paint them very soon with the G2 kit I have heard about on this forum. I just can't decide what color. I got an infiniti caliper sticker set for 8.50 on ebay also. The wheels I buy in the future will be all black as well. Varrstoens or coupe 19's. I am going to upgrade rotors soon but not the calipers, FYI.

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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Lots of threads on the subject of painting stock calipers. I wouldn't recommend painting your stock calipers any color that would attract attention to them. Black or silver are the only colors I'd recommend, but IMO leaving them unpainted is even better.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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THX. I don't like em stock. So black probably would b best.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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My personal opinion: Black and Silver would be the best choice on stock calipers!! Any other bright color would look rice on stock calipers (except Akebonos)!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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I actually want to paint my Akebonos black now! They currently red! I like them but I want something more subtle, more OEM looking!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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I think silver or grey looks cleanest. It shows dust more than black does, but once it's painted, the dust wipes off readily.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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I used this paint and probably have the same stickers you found (the mt. fuji emblem)
Just a light rub down w/ steel wool, a spray w/ degreaser & a good rinse. Then you just shoot the calipers after taping off what you don't want painted and drive it hard w/ a lot of braking to bake in the paint. I ventilated the spray away from the car so no overspray issues. Haven't taken any pics of just the calipers but here's a couple pics of the front brakes for reference.
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/caliperpaint/

 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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for stock go silver! IMO
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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mine were red, i think it looked pretty good...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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I agree, Black or Gray unless you have BBK...

 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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Just check this thread, there is exactly a Red G with black wheels with OEM calipers painted red!

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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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I say get different rims 18'+ and then get some BBK and then you can paint them or get them in the color you want.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Wheels are in the future, I don't have 2k to spend right now. I just want to keep myself busy with the car. I am going to paint them black most likely. That shouldn't attract any extra attention to them but when you look close at the wheels it will look clean. ***, its threads like this that nudge me towards a Akebonos or Stoptechs etc......Thanks for all your input guys.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by salvador312
Just check this thread, there is exactly a Red G with black wheels with OEM calipers painted red!

https://g35driver.com/forums/media-s...er-thread.html
Those wheels look like different G sedan 18's powder coated. Those calipers look good. Ditch the rest of the chrome if your gonna run all black wheels though. IMO. To each his own for sure.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Hey that black or silver paint with the infiniti and mt fuji emblem looms nice. I may do the same thing !
 
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