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dja1980 · 05-11-2012, 06:23 AM

I started repainting my “S” calipers last week because they were starting to look a little worn. After going through almost an entire can of Dupli-Color Red Engine Enamel, I decided that I didn’t like the color… much darker than original.

I didn’t have time to order anything, so I went on a quest to find the closest spray off the shelf to the original color. I figured I’d post my findings for anyone else who wants to give this project a shot in the future…

Dupli-Color 500* Engine Enamel Red (DE1653) – too dark
Dupli-Color 500* Engine Enamel Chevrolet Orange-Red (DE1607) – too orange
Rust-Oleum 500* Engine Enamel Ford Red (248948) – too orange
VHT 900* Caliper Real Red (SP731) – almost perfect

Of the 4 I tested, the VHT Caliper Real Red wins hands down. I’ll post some pictures once I get everything put back together.

If anyone else has any brands/colors they’ve tried, please feel free to post them here!

05-11-2012, 06:23 AM	#1
dja1980 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sycamore, IL Posts: 99	Red Caliper Paint – Closest To Original I started repainting my “S” calipers last week because they were starting to look a little worn. After going through almost an entire can of Dupli-Color Red Engine Enamel, I decided that I didn’t like the color… much darker than original. I didn’t have time to order anything, so I went on a quest to find the closest spray off the shelf to the original color. I figured I’d post my findings for anyone else who wants to give this project a shot in the future… Dupli-Color 500* Engine Enamel Red (DE1653) – too dark Dupli-Color 500* Engine Enamel Chevrolet Orange-Red (DE1607) – too orange Rust-Oleum 500* Engine Enamel Ford Red (248948) – too orange VHT 900* Caliper Real Red (SP731) – almost perfect Of the 4 I tested, the VHT Caliper Real Red wins hands down. I’ll post some pictures once I get everything put back together. If anyone else has any brands/colors they’ve tried, please feel free to post them here!