Color of the Sport Brake Calipers

nis350 · 04-11-2015, 09:06 PM

I like the sport brakes (early model) quite a bit in both performance and appearance for DD purpose. However, there is one thing that I am debating to change is to have a brighter color calipers instead of dark gray which is subtle and classy.

What do you guys think about changing it to a brighter color which might make the car a bit ricey?

Also, for those of you who have changed the color, how do you prep that smooth surface to get the paint to stay on? I read that you can powdercoat or use brush on products like G2.

Thx.

High_Octane · 04-12-2015, 09:47 AM

Painted mine blue.

HulaGirl · 09-18-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by High_Octane

Painted mine blue.

I love this. Was thinking about blue myself.
Is the "370Z" painted on as well or something else?

Asheth · 04-12-2015, 09:52 AM

I just had mine changed from the gray to the red using g2 brush on paint with VHT clear over the top. I thought about doing gloss black too. I don't think calipers make the car look ricey since many sports cars come with colored calipers anyway.

brancky3 · 04-12-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Asheth

I just had mine changed from the gray to the red using g2 brush on paint with VHT clear over the top. I thought about doing gloss black too. I don't think calipers make the car look ricey since many sports cars come with colored calipers anyway.

Well, unless you paint them lime green or something.

Asheth · 04-12-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

Well, unless you paint them lime green or something.

I think Lambos get lime green from factory

brancky3 · 04-12-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Asheth

I think Lambos get lime green from factory

They also started lambo doors.

Robert Yuras · 04-12-2015, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brancky3

They also started lambo doors.

I laughed pretty hard when I read that.

nis350 · 04-14-2015, 09:46 PM

How much sanding did you have to do to make the paint stick to the smooth surface of the calipers?

About how long did it take you to complete one caliper?

Where can I get the Abebono or Nissan caliper decals?

Thx.

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Originally Posted by Asheth

I just had mine changed from the gray to the red using g2 brush on paint with VHT clear over the top. I thought about doing gloss black too. I don't think calipers make the car look ricey since many sports cars come with colored calipers anyway.

nis350 · 04-22-2015, 04:54 AM

Questions to those who used the G2 on the sport (akebono) calipers. Is the finish smooth like the oem paint?

Do I need to use extra paint brushes?

Any tips on how to paint around the bleed valve/bolt area so that paint won't crack when I turn the bleed valve/bolt in the future?

Any close up pics would be appreciated. Thx.

1st · 04-12-2015, 12:03 PM

Neon green looks good on black cars. Take your time if doing a DIY. Your going to want to sand them till dull. Then wash and wipe them down of any oils or grease. Take your time to have them come out factory. I would suggest to use a spray not a brush although can be done due to having the calipers be so big especially the fronts.

JC-Nismo · 04-12-2015, 02:13 PM

I always stick with Red, it's the original color that I saw on a Porsche that made fall in love BBK's and look the best IMO.

OldFart · 04-12-2015, 04:39 PM

Lambo orange here by Mike, bright orange in the sun, gold color when shaded.

JC-Nismo · 04-12-2015, 09:23 PM

You don't need to sand anything if you using G2, just clean them with the spray cleaner they provide and start painting.

nis350 · 04-12-2015, 11:38 PM

Are we referring to the sport calipers? They have very smooth surface and the paint would stick well without sanding first?

Powdercoating is certainly nice, but I prefer not having to remove the calipers.

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

You don't need to sand anything if you using G2, just clean them with the spray cleaner they provide and start painting.

04-11-2015, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,112 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	Color of the Sport Brake Calipers I like the sport brakes (early model) quite a bit in both performance and appearance for DD purpose. However, there is one thing that I am debating to change is to have a brighter color calipers instead of dark gray which is subtle and classy. What do you guys think about changing it to a brighter color which might make the car a bit ricey? Also, for those of you who have changed the color, how do you prep that smooth surface to get the paint to stay on? I read that you can powdercoat or use brush on products like G2. Thx.

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High_Octane Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 44 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 3386	Painted mine blue. cv129, ajm216, Ramage and 2 others like this.

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Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 18	I just had mine changed from the gray to the red using g2 brush on paint with VHT clear over the top. I thought about doing gloss black too. I don't think calipers make the car look ricey since many sports cars come with colored calipers anyway. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

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JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	I always stick with Red, it's the original color that I saw on a Porsche that made fall in love BBK's and look the best IMO. Asheth, 1st and Smashley like this.

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OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 62 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 960	Lambo orange here by Mike, bright orange in the sun, gold color when shaded. onzedge, Rusty, 1st and 1 others like this. Last edited by OldFart; 04-12-2015 at 07:38 PM.

04-22-2015, 04:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
nis350 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: socal Posts: 1,112 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13435	Questions to those who used the G2 on the sport (akebono) calipers. Is the finish smooth like the oem paint? Do I need to use extra paint brushes? Any tips on how to paint around the bleed valve/bolt area so that paint won't crack when I turn the bleed valve/bolt in the future? Any close up pics would be appreciated. Thx.

04-12-2015, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Neon green looks good on black cars. Take your time if doing a DIY. Your going to want to sand them till dull. Then wash and wipe them down of any oils or grease. Take your time to have them come out factory. I would suggest to use a spray not a brush although can be done due to having the calipers be so big especially the fronts.

04-12-2015, 09:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	You don't need to sand anything if you using G2, just clean them with the spray cleaner they provide and start painting. Asheth likes this.

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