Help with Caliper Paint Color Choice

[bandido]

I am planning on having my calipers painted on my 22 Multicoat Red Model S.
Should I paint them Brembo red or match the body color? Not sure how big a difference, not really sure what to do. Any photos of color matched would be great!

Thanks!!

 

[SoCal Buzz]

I am planning on having my calipers painted on my 22 Multicoat Red Model S.
Should I paint them Brembo red or match the body color? Not sure how big a difference, not really sure what to do. Any photos of color matched would be great!

Thanks!!

I personally think some contrast would look much better; like some type of yellow so they pop. Matching the red looks odd to me.

 

[EV1980]

I agree with SoCal Buzz. 2 votes for contrasting colours.

If you're set on red with red, then I think you need to go with the same colour as the body - though after some brake dust and road grime have got onto them no one is likely to spot the different shade.

 

[TLLMRRJ]

If you are concerned at all about resale, I would match the color of the new Plaid red calipers. Anything that gives a personalized, custom look is a turn off to many buyers simply because they don't want to like your idea even if it's a good one. Human nature thing.

 

[Sam1]

I am planning on having my calipers painted on my 22 Multicoat Red Model S.
Should I paint them Brembo red or match the body color? Not sure how big a difference, not really sure what to do. Any photos of color matched would be great!

Thanks!!

What color do you like? Do it in that color. No one else has to live with your decision.

 

[bandido]

Thanks for the replies!! I think I agree with going for contrast and if not just match the body color. I am having the guy bring both colors so I can see them side by side. I will post the finished product.

 

[DayTrippin]

I vote for buying the new CCB kit and go with whatever colors they finally come with.

Barring that, I'd clearly go contrasting color. Rarely have I seen body color match look good, especially if it is a metallic color. I love how the yellow looks with the red car.

 

[bandido]

Had the calipers done today, took about 4 hours. Pretty amazing how nice they came out. I went with the Tesla factory caliper red. Apparently the multicoat red is hard to match and had an orangish look. He brought both.

 

[TLLMRRJ]

Would have been nice if he had sprayed the primer-gray rotor hats to a nice silver or black while he was at it.

 

[DayTrippin]

Looks nice, glad you didn't go body color.

Go back and pain the bolt heads too. That contrast will help them pop even more. I also agree about the rotor hats.

 

[jacie6056]

Had the calipers done today, took about 4 hours. Pretty amazing how nice they came out. I went with the Tesla factory caliper red. Apparently the multicoat red is hard to match and had an orangish look. He brought both.View attachment 939809View attachment 939810View attachment 939811View attachment 939812View attachment 939813View attachment 939814

Looking Good!
Links to the decal and paint you used?!

 

[NewbyMaybe]

Paisleys are coming back if you get bored with that.

 

[bandido]

Looking Good!
Links to the decal and paint you used?!

I did not do it myself. I asked one of the local wrap shops who they used. Home | Desert Kings Auto Styling Very professional came to my house and made it easy. I had considered powder coating, but it requires time without your car and a full brake system "rebuild" and flush...