DIY: How to Paint your Brake Calipers (w/ pics) - Page 17

BaconSampler · 06-21-2009, 07:00 PM

I wanna do this.

ducpham90 · 07-01-2009, 12:10 AM

HI guys, This is the picture of my car and I'm taking suggestion on how to make my car better. I'm thinking of painting the calipers "Black".

DC SPORT FULL CATBACK EXHAUST WITH DC SPORT HEADERS.
REFLASHED THROUGH HONDATA
CAR HAS AEM RAM AIR INTAKE.
LOWERING SPRING TWO INCHES FROM NEUSPEED. 18" RIMS FROM AXIS.
H.I.D's IN THE FRONT WITH JDM FOG LIGHTS ON THE BOTTOM WITH YELLOW LENSES.

Br3aker4lyfe · 07-01-2009, 12:38 AM

could've got a better choice in rims...
as for calipers.
paint em red.

ducpham90 · 07-01-2009, 09:02 AM

But, red wouldn't match with the habanero of the car?

Br3aker4lyfe · 07-01-2009, 09:50 AM

you'd be surprised. it goes pretty well.
get red brake calipers and bronze colored wheels.

ducpham90 · 07-01-2009, 10:08 AM

That's a good idea, anyone else have any suggestions?

treal512 · 07-01-2009, 11:29 AM

what kind of spoiler is that? oO

ducpham90 · 07-01-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treal512

what kind of spoiler is that? oO

It's a stock.

treal512 · 07-01-2009, 12:34 PM

oh wtf, nvm lol. i was only looking at half the pic haha

B1ackcracker · 07-01-2009, 01:03 PM

sucks for the pool table.

EA Chronic · 07-02-2009, 04:43 PM

ok i read every page on this thread and i still haven't found what im looking for lol...

i have an 07 fg2 rr w/ carbon bronze hfp's. I def wanna paint my calipers and don't care about people saying their rice and I usually like to be different....
I'm looking for rr pics at least, the rim combo would be perfect if someone has painted their calipers with my set up. Also, suggestion would be great...

Thanks 8th

Br3aker4lyfe · 07-02-2009, 05:04 PM

go with red or gold.

CRNKWLKD · 07-03-2009, 03:51 PM

should do it the real way and just take the calipers off and then paint them...i mean dont get me wrong it looks good but couldve been cleaner and more effort...my lil niece couldve finger painted that

Brandon Martin · 07-07-2009, 10:52 PM

how does the decals hold up

feralbrute · 07-08-2009, 03:27 AM

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/image...s/yeahthat.gif

I just painted my calipers today using the Dupli color kit, and aside from the crappy brush they included, I was pretty satisfied..

If the decals hold up alright then I'll probably order and put them on later this week.. I have a NHBP FG2 and painted the calipers red and have the factory rims painted a darker gray. White or gold chrome for the decals?

feralbrute · 07-14-2009, 12:49 AM

I ended up going with the white vinyls, and they don't look too bad with red calipers. Quick question though, anything special that needs to be done to them to prevent them from peeling off or to keep the carwash from messing with them? Thanks.

CivicSIGrl916 · 07-21-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Br3aker4lyfe

For those who are scared of using spray paint~ Heres how mine came out.

that looks awesome!

Br3aker4lyfe · 07-21-2009, 04:38 PM

thanks. took about 1/2 a day.

adrian43090 · 07-23-2009, 07:55 AM

k i drive an lx coupe with those shity drum brakes (which are soo rusted) i was thinking of painting my calipers black and the drum brakes. i was originally going to do them red but later changed my mind due to how ricey the red drum brakes will probably look. any suggestions on how black might look and if someone has pics of a non si with painted caliper and drum brakes it would be much appreciated.

Br3aker4lyfe · 07-23-2009, 10:25 AM

four pages back

Quote:

Originally Posted by asndragonboii

BEFORE:

AFTER

I was thinking of doing this as well. Just really to lazy atm.

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ducpham90 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 Tony iTrader: 0 / 0%	HI guys, This is the picture of my car and I'm taking suggestion on how to make my car better. I'm thinking of painting the calipers "Black". DC SPORT FULL CATBACK EXHAUST WITH DC SPORT HEADERS. REFLASHED THROUGH HONDATA CAR HAS AEM RAM AIR INTAKE. LOWERING SPRING TWO INCHES FROM NEUSPEED. 18" RIMS FROM AXIS. H.I.D's IN THE FRONT WITH JDM FOG LIGHTS ON THE BOTTOM WITH YELLOW LENSES.

07-01-2009, 12:38 AM	#323 (permalink)
Br3aker4lyfe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 18 Posts: 2,297 Philjay iTrader: 1 / 100%	could've got a better choice in rims... as for calipers. paint em red.

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ducpham90 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 Tony iTrader: 0 / 0%	But, red wouldn't match with the habanero of the car?

07-01-2009, 09:50 AM	#325 (permalink)
Br3aker4lyfe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 18 Posts: 2,297 Philjay iTrader: 1 / 100%	you'd be surprised. it goes pretty well. get red brake calipers and bronze colored wheels.

07-01-2009, 10:08 AM	#326 (permalink)
ducpham90 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 6 Tony iTrader: 0 / 0%	That's a good idea, anyone else have any suggestions?

07-01-2009, 11:29 AM	#327 (permalink)
treal512 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin, TX Age: 26 Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 2 / 100%	what kind of spoiler is that? oO

07-01-2009, 12:34 PM	#329 (permalink)
treal512 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin, TX Age: 26 Posts: 2,817 iTrader: 2 / 100%	oh wtf, nvm lol. i was only looking at half the pic haha

07-01-2009, 01:03 PM	#330 (permalink)
B1ackcracker Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 / 0%	sucks for the pool table.

07-02-2009, 04:43 PM	#331 (permalink)
EA Chronic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel/ Tampa / Bronx Age: 22 Posts: 450 Chronic iTrader: 0 / 0%	ok i read every page on this thread and i still haven't found what im looking for lol... i have an 07 fg2 rr w/ carbon bronze hfp's. I def wanna paint my calipers and don't care about people saying their rice and I usually like to be different.... I'm looking for rr pics at least, the rim combo would be perfect if someone has painted their calipers with my set up. Also, suggestion would be great... Thanks 8th

07-02-2009, 05:04 PM	#332 (permalink)
Br3aker4lyfe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 18 Posts: 2,297 Philjay iTrader: 1 / 100%	go with red or gold.

07-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#333 (permalink)
CRNKWLKD Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Point, NY Posts: 27 Justincredible iTrader: 0 / 0%	should do it the real way and just take the calipers off and then paint them...i mean dont get me wrong it looks good but couldve been cleaner and more effort...my lil niece couldve finger painted that

07-07-2009, 10:52 PM	#334 (permalink)
Brandon Martin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: southbloomingville Posts: 20 brandon martin iTrader: 1 / 100%	how does the decals hold up

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feralbrute Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ada, Ok/Abilene, Tx Posts: 138 Wyatt iTrader: 0 / 0%	http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/image...s/yeahthat.gif I just painted my calipers today using the Dupli color kit, and aside from the crappy brush they included, I was pretty satisfied.. If the decals hold up alright then I'll probably order and put them on later this week.. I have a NHBP FG2 and painted the calipers red and have the factory rims painted a darker gray. White or gold chrome for the decals?

07-14-2009, 12:49 AM	#336 (permalink)
feralbrute Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ada, Ok/Abilene, Tx Posts: 138 Wyatt iTrader: 0 / 0%	I ended up going with the white vinyls, and they don't look too bad with red calipers. Quick question though, anything special that needs to be done to them to prevent them from peeling off or to keep the carwash from messing with them? Thanks.

07-21-2009, 04:38 PM	#338 (permalink)
Br3aker4lyfe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Massachusetts Age: 18 Posts: 2,297 Philjay iTrader: 1 / 100%	thanks. took about 1/2 a day.

07-23-2009, 07:55 AM	#339 (permalink)
adrian43090 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 12 Adrian iTrader: 0 / 0%	k i drive an lx coupe with those shity drum brakes (which are soo rusted) i was thinking of painting my calipers black and the drum brakes. i was originally going to do them red but later changed my mind due to how ricey the red drum brakes will probably look. any suggestions on how black might look and if someone has pics of a non si with painted caliper and drum brakes it would be much appreciated.