Painted calipers- black on black
03-30-2004, 11:04 AM
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Painted calipers- black on black
After I waxed my black 8 and shined up the wheels, I started really noticing how nasty the calipers looked. I had some time this past weekend so I bought some VHT high-temp caliper paint and tackled the job. I tried sanding down the rough spots, but for the most part was only successful at getting them cleaned. Here are a few pics- nothing fancy... after having bright red calipers on my Miata I was going for something more subtle this time. I liked how the black calipers looked on my AutoArt 1:18 RX8, so I went with that.
The fronts:
The fronts:
03-30-2004, 03:08 PM
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i thought that red calipers would look great with a black 8 with the interior red. But those black sure stand out more than regulars. How do you pain calipers? I know you gotta take of the wheel but i was looking at mine the other day and there were like metal things stickin out and i didnt know if those could be painted or not
03-30-2004, 07:20 PM
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I painted my calipers red with silver RX-8 on them.
Those metal things sticking out (I called the heat sheilds in my thread) I painted black as well as the center of the rotor.
Will post pic if G8rboy doesn't care.
Those metal things sticking out (I called the heat sheilds in my thread) I painted black as well as the center of the rotor.
Will post pic if G8rboy doesn't care.
03-30-2004, 07:51 PM
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Originally posted by XcelR8
I painted my calipers red with silver RX-8 on them.
Those metal things sticking out (I called the heat sheilds in my thread) I painted black as well as the center of the rotor.
Will post pic if G8rboy doesn't care.
I painted my calipers red with silver RX-8 on them.
Those metal things sticking out (I called the heat sheilds in my thread) I painted black as well as the center of the rotor.
Will post pic if G8rboy doesn't care.
Please do post... would like to see that combo.
03-30-2004, 09:55 PM
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That looks great- painting the hub center black was a nice touch- really looks sharp against the silver.
I used some silver touch up that was a close match and painted over the few rust spots I had showing.
I used some silver touch up that was a close match and painted over the few rust spots I had showing.
03-30-2004, 10:18 PM
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Thank you...I have gotten quite a few compliments from co-workers on the calipers. I have three Mustang owners wanting me to paint them on their rides....can you say "cash for mods!!!".
03-31-2004, 10:53 AM
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G8rBoy, you should paint the inside circle of the brake disc on the rear wheels black like you did on the front wheels. It will look good.
After seeing your pictures I've decided I'm gonna do my wheels too, especially that mine have got these horrible rust marks.
After seeing your pictures I've decided I'm gonna do my wheels too, especially that mine have got these horrible rust marks.
03-31-2004, 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by hotpot
G8rBoy, you should paint the inside circle of the brake disc on the rear wheels black like you did on the front wheels. It will look good.
After seeing your pictures I've decided I'm gonna do my wheels too, especially that mine have got these horrible rust marks.
G8rBoy, you should paint the inside circle of the brake disc on the rear wheels black like you did on the front wheels. It will look good.
After seeing your pictures I've decided I'm gonna do my wheels too, especially that mine have got these horrible rust marks.
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Definitely looks great!! I like the black...would look good on any car color...sharp and clean looking!! Great job.....hmmm....gotta come mett your garage this summer!!!
04-01-2004, 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by cruzdreamer
Definitely looks great!! I like the black...would look good on any car color...sharp and clean looking!! Great job.....hmmm....gotta come mett your garage this summer!!!
Definitely looks great!! I like the black...would look good on any car color...sharp and clean looking!! Great job.....hmmm....gotta come mett your garage this summer!!!
04-01-2004, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by Rev It Up
I also like the amount of window tint on the black 8. What % is it?
I also like the amount of window tint on the black 8. What % is it?
04-01-2004, 08:18 PM
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i am so glad someone posted pics, i have had the black paint sitting in my apt for since the day after i got the car (15 days ago). havent had the time on a weekend to do it yet. but i am probably going to be doing this real soon. i have a black 8 Pics here!!
i also have some hyper white bulbs for the fog lights, and clear sidemarkers were shipped today!! so i will be getting under the car soon.
i am also going to do the center of the rotors black, after seeing all the rust on all the ones at the dealer, i knew they would have to be painted.
great pics guys....makes me feel comfortable doing it now.
oh yeah...thats 5% limo tint......it is sooooo awesome!!!!
i also have some hyper white bulbs for the fog lights, and clear sidemarkers were shipped today!! so i will be getting under the car soon.
i am also going to do the center of the rotors black, after seeing all the rust on all the ones at the dealer, i knew they would have to be painted.
great pics guys....makes me feel comfortable doing it now.
oh yeah...thats 5% limo tint......it is sooooo awesome!!!!
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04-01-2004, 09:11 PM
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Dammit Pinhy- you're making me miss my UF plate!
Nice looking 8 BTW...
Go Gators & Bucs!
-Sean (High School in St. Pete, UF '92)
Nice looking 8 BTW...
Go Gators & Bucs!
-Sean (High School in St. Pete, UF '92)