need opinion-caliper paint - Toyota Yaris Forums

casterqc · 06-30-2006, 10:37 AM

I have a blazing blue metallic yaris liftback with 16" wheels.

I'm thinking about painting the drums and calipers so it keeps looking good with time ( rust, dirt, etc). The thing is that with the wheels I have you can clearly see the drums and calipers...I want it to have a good clean look!

Wich color would you pick: Blue? Red? or clear? (clear gloss made by vht for brakes and calipers).

I saw a black yaris with red drums and calipers and I think it looks good...but I'm not sure how it would look on a blazing blue one...

need your opinions

*Chris07LB* · 06-30-2006, 10:46 AM

Id go BLACK. Maybe match just the front caliper's in Blazing Blue, but painted drums I always though, looked really goofy!

At least black everything, will blend in nice, and wont look like the dirty stock caliper/drum color that you get over time.

Just my 0.02

casterqc · 06-30-2006, 10:53 AM

oh! and yellow could also be an option.... I guess...

casterqc · 06-30-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Id go BLACK. Maybe match just the front caliper's in Blazing Blue, but painted drums I always though, looked really goofy!

At least black everything, will blend in nice, and wont look like the dirty stock caliper/drum color that you get over time.

Just my 0.02

actually that's exactly why I was confused...I don't really want the "honda civic rice goofy" look

...maybe I'll go with clear...the car is new so there is no dirt or rust on calipers and drums...

fnkngrv · 06-30-2006, 12:59 PM

I would just go clear for now.....

or you could go x-files and go neon green

tca4 · 06-30-2006, 04:31 PM

Gold?

punch · 06-30-2006, 05:39 PM

I personaly think painted drums looks crap, and rice!

*Chris07LB* · 06-30-2006, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by casterqc

I don't really want the "honda civic rice goofy" look

It would be if you went Yellow!

casterqc · 07-01-2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by punch

I personaly think painted drums looks crap, and rice!

Yeah I agree painted drums really look rice!

...lol

I'm going with black for the drums...I was more unsure about the color I want to use for my calipers...but I'll go for black or metallic to keep the clean factory look.

heylookitsjames · 07-01-2006, 01:34 AM

Why are you going to paint them? Are they rusting already?

casterqc · 07-01-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by heylookitsjames

Why are you going to paint them? Are they rusting already?

no... I simply don't want to wait till there is rust on it. It is easier to paint the brakes when they are brand new, no rust and no dirt to get off.

*Chris07LB* · 07-01-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by casterqc

no... I simply don't want to wait till there is rust on it. It is easier to paint the brakes when they are brand new, no rust and no dirt to get off.

FYI, I have seen VERY good results from DupliColor's Caliper Kit. They have just about every color you mentioned too.

Im rocking the 15" hub caps now, but Im going to do my calipers anyway, so if I ever put wheels on this beater, they will already be done, and that much less of a PITA to do if they were older and dirty!

casterqc · 07-04-2006, 05:18 PM

It is done...black everywhere!

I used VHT spray paint for drums and calipers. It looks good...not "honda civic rice goofy" at all

Here's a pic of the drum after I painted it. I don't have a before pic but you can clearly see the difference where it is not painted.

Black calipers on the front also give a better look to the wheels

I hardly recommend you to do the same if you consider buying a set of wheels, just look around and you will see that your drums will rust (it is worse here in Canada because of winter) and it is harder to paint it when rust is already there. It is a simple job (it takes a couple of hours tho...

) that will keep your car look good!

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TRD_Yaris · 07-05-2006, 01:04 AM

you could always have them Powdercoated..there are some BAD AS$ FIREMIST metallic powdercoat clearcoats that will make the black COME ALIVE!!! black with firemist silver/gunmetal flecks would be SWEET!!!

heylookitsjames · 07-05-2006, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TRD_Yaris

you could always have them Powdercoated..there are some BAD AS$ FIREMIST metallic powdercoat clearcoats that will make the black COME ALIVE!!! black with firemist silver/gunmetal flecks would be SWEET!!!

Not everyone wants to spend 60 dollars to have each brake drum powder coated. Money much better spent on things that make the car drive better... or beer.

*Chris07LB* · 07-05-2006, 10:29 AM

Glad to see you went with black.

casterqc · 07-06-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Glad to see you went with black.

Yeah...I don't know who gave me this idea but it was a good one...hehe

TRD_Yaris · 07-07-2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by heylookitsjames

Not everyone wants to spend 60 dollars to have each brake drum powder coated. Money much better spent on things that make the car drive better... or beer.

well, then you shouldn't spend a dime since it actually hurts your Caliper's ability to dissipate heat by painting with Old Fashion Paint. you can get Cerametallic paints/powdercoats that could actually help performance by providing better heat exchange...but y'all don't mention that stuff either..
and it doesn't cost $60 per drum to powdercoat

if you were to clean and prep the parts yourself most Powdercoaters wouldn't charge your more than $50 for all 4 corners..

or you can spray them with a rattle can..whatever floats your boat.
I WAS JUST OFFERING an alternative that WILL LAST 10X as long..

06-30-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
casterqc Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 128	need opinion-caliper paint I have a blazing blue metallic yaris liftback with 16" wheels. I'm thinking about painting the drums and calipers so it keeps looking good with time ( rust, dirt, etc). The thing is that with the wheels I have you can clearly see the drums and calipers...I want it to have a good clean look! Wich color would you pick: Blue? Red? or clear? (clear gloss made by vht for brakes and calipers). I saw a black yaris with red drums and calipers and I think it looks good...but I'm not sure how it would look on a blazing blue one... need your opinions

06-30-2006, 12:59 PM	#5
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I would just go clear for now..... or you could go x-files and go neon green __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

07-04-2006, 05:18 PM	#13
casterqc Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 128	It is done...black everywhere! I used VHT spray paint for drums and calipers. It looks good...not "honda civic rice goofy" at all Here's a pic of the drum after I painted it. I don't have a before pic but you can clearly see the difference where it is not painted. Black calipers on the front also give a better look to the wheels I hardly recommend you to do the same if you consider buying a set of wheels, just look around and you will see that your drums will rust (it is worse here in Canada because of winter) and it is harder to paint it when rust is already there. It is a simple job (it takes a couple of hours tho... ) that will keep your car look good! [IMG][/IMG]

07-05-2006, 01:04 AM	#14
TRD_Yaris Yarii Hunter Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback and S13's Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 437	you could always have them Powdercoated..there are some BAD AS$ FIREMIST metallic powdercoat clearcoats that will make the black COME ALIVE!!! black with firemist silver/gunmetal flecks would be SWEET!!! __________________ Thanks for all the help over the years, YarisWorld!!!

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06-30-2006, 10:46 AM	#2
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Id go BLACK. Maybe match just the front caliper's in Blazing Blue, but painted drums I always though, looked really goofy! At least black everything, will blend in nice, and wont look like the dirty stock caliper/drum color that you get over time. Just my 0.02

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casterqc Drives: Yaris Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 128	oh! and yellow could also be an option.... I guess...

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punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	I personaly think painted drums looks crap, and rice!

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Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Glad to see you went with black.