[Hschlick84]

What color should I paint my calipers? I'm thinking either red or silver. I already have red Tanabe springs and red Tanabe strut bar. Here is a picture for reference

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

Both would look good, but red will stick out more.
I just purchased yesterday the Dupli-colour Caliper Paint Kit in red. When I paint them, I'll post pics.

 

[AusTiida]

The only thing I'd say about red is the fact that because it would stand out so much it'd make the drum brake rear look more obvious. If it were me I'd go silver.....actually amma going straight black on mine

 

[Hschlick84]

I'm probably going to paint them silver, it will match better and not stick out like a sore thumb.

 

[Hschlick84]

Bought the Duplicolor caliper paint in Silver today off Amazon $22.95 including shipping. Can't wait to paint the calipers when I have time.

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

That is the exact kit I bought. $24.99 from Canadian Tire.
Works great!

 

[Hschlick84]

How long did it take you to paint both of them?

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

Well, I painted them on my day off from work. I jacked up the front end. Took off both tires, cleaned up the rotors, then did about 2-3 coats (let each dry in between). Then in the afternoon I painted another 2-3 coats and let it dry for a couple hours. Drove the car the next day. It says to let it dry for a couple hours before mounting the tires back on.
I already have a chip on one. I plan on repainting them after each winter when I swap the winters for the all-seasons. But it is not very difficult. They provide you with simply instructions.

 

[Hschlick84]

Cool, doesn't sound difficult. I need to get mine done before the end of October when it starts to snow. Wish I lived in Phoenix where the weather is more tolerable during the winter.

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

Lol. Ya I wished I lived somewhere warmer too that didn't get snow. I know my calipers will look horrible after the winter. Plus I bought rims for my winter tires so they calipers will not be covered by hubcaps.
Oh well.

 

[Hschlick84]

Caliper paint arrive in the mail today, I'm going to find some freetime over the weekend and get this completed.

 

[VersaNation.com]

If you can after you paint the caliper you should spray some clearcoat over it that way it won't chip. That's what I'll be doing.

 

[Hschlick84]

Never thought of that, good idea. It won't melt off the caliper at high temperatures?

 

[Hschlick84]

Just got the passenger side completed. I already applied the first coat and waiting for it to dry right now then apply the 2nd coat on the driver side. This is an all day process just to paint/dry. Once it's complete I will post pics!

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

Just got the passenger side completed. I already applied the first coat and waiting for it to dry right now then apply the 2nd coat on the driver side. This is an all day process just to paint/dry. Once it's complete I will post pics!

Yes it is an all day process!
How does it look so far?

 

[VersaNation.com]

Can't wait to see the pictures when its done. It's gonna look great.

I was going to paint my calipers and drums Orange but I decided that it would stand out too much so I am gonna get some black caliper paint and I am gonna try and find some Orange Nissan or NISMO decals to put on them.

 

[Hschlick84]

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

That looks great! Super clean and shiny !!!!

 

[Hschlick84]

The wheels are still dirty, it's sunny outside today.

I'll take some better shots when I wash the car later on down the road.

 

[Lil Blue Versa]

lookin good