Painting Your Own Brake Calipers

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by samg1965

How many cans were needed to get a few coats on all four calipers?

I bought two for the base coat and had plenty left over in the second can. One clear.

Originally Posted by Boxtar

By the way, where in the heck do you get those Porsche logo decals? I’ve looked on eBay without success, came away thinking they must be protecting their trademark or something... plenty of Brembo and other marques. Overseas?

Thanks!

Decals: https://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/store/p264/Porsche_Calipers_Vinyl_Stickers_White_%2F_Red_%2F_ Black_.html

Originally Posted by DWBOX2000

Probably a dickhead move for me to recommend colors. Your car, do what you like. I was just trying to protect you from the ridicule I get from different things I do. My intentions were good. Anyhow, make sure to clean. ��

Sorry. The "a-hole" comment wasn't aimed at you, but the guys you were referring to. I've never encountered it outside of the internet myself, but I know the type.


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[Nevergrowup]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Sorry. The "a-hole" comment wasn't aimed at you, but the guys you were referring to. I've never encountered it outside of the internet myself, but I know the type.

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Yeah, I can confirm this behaviour on the Internet. Apparently, according to some S owners, they have monopoly on red calipers. If your base model has red calipers, you are per definition 'a poser'.

PS. I still run red calipers on my base. I like the look.

[Starter986]

Not a purist. Not a poser.

Painted mine black. Stock. Base.

98.

I believe that while you can advance a custom look, with a Porsche you should stay better than half-way true to form. It's not a ricer car... so there must be more coloring inside the lines than outside. jmho

[particlewave]

with a Porsche you should stay better than half-way true to form. It's not a ricer car... so there must be more coloring inside the lines than outside. jmho

Ricer car? Yikes...
It's your car and your opinion

Regardless, it is still just a car...and only about a $5k-$10k car.


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[Starter986]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Ricer car? Yikes...
It's your car and your opinion

Regardless, it is still just a car...and only about a $5k-$10k car.


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I know. I know.

Diligently I scouted this forum when trying to choose which color to paint my calipers.

Base. Black. That felt safe. It's boring. I believe a color change is in order...

[samg1965]

Originally Posted by Starter986

Not a purist. Not a poser.

Painted mine black. Stock. Base.

98.

I believe that while you can advance a custom look, with a Porsche you should stay better than half-way true to form. It's not a ricer car... so there must be more coloring inside the lines than outside. jmho

LOL Ricer car!!! Although I went relatively conservative with the calipers, I've never been accused of being a purist!!! If I had the means, my Boxster would look like Janis Joplin's Porsche 356!!!

[Boxtar]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Decals: https://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/store/p264/Porsche_Calipers_Vinyl_Stickers_White_%2F_Red_%2F_ Black_.html

Very much appreciate the link! Ordered.
Andrew.