[BMB063]

I painted the brake calipers on my last car, Honda Accord. I selected black because I didn't want it to be showy since it was a standard car.

I would like to paint the calipers on my Alpine white e92, but haven't found a good color I like. I am leaning towards a darker blue, but G2 caliper paint only comes in blue that is too bright and looks cheesy. I considered getting the blue from G2 and then adding aerosol black to darken it up. Will that work since the G2 has to be mixed/activated when you use it? What are other good options without looking like a poser or just out of place? Would anyone consider red a good option or would that be too much?

My requirements are that I really prefer to paint it on with a brush, much easier. < $50 would be ideal. I also want something other than black.

I know there are other threads on here, but need opinions for my situation.

Here is a pic of my Honda, nothing crazy.

[chandleerr]

here is an example of someone who did it with an alpine white with red calipers.

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20460

[BMB063]

Originally Posted by chandleerr

here is an example of someone who did it with an alpine white with red calipers.

http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20460

You don't think red is too much?

[jskin1510]

I think red will be ok and I was actually thinking about the same thing. some high performance cars actually come with red calipers. I also think it's a nice accent to the red taillights especially on white, black, silver, colors that don't stand out as much. if u like it... go for it.

[Game]

Red looks tacky and cheap. Just my opinion.

[BMB063]

Originally Posted by jskin1510

I think red will be ok and I was actually thinking about the same thing. some high performance cars actually come with red calipers. I also think it's a nice accent to the red taillights especially on white, black, silver, colors that don't stand out as much. if u like it... go for it.

Originally Posted by Game

Red looks tacky and cheap. Just my opinion.

^ Notes taken. I would really like to paint them a nice blue, like the BMW OEM Estoril Blue. I will probably end up getting the closest match at Autozone or Pep Boys and using spray paint, since G2 or other brush paints don't have a blue I like. I also don't really want to spend more than $50 or so.

Let me know if you guys know of other options for a nice blue without breaking the bank.

[335iAP]

I also have an alpine white car. I had white calipers for a while, and while they looked awesome they became too dirty to keep clean within a few months. Can't even tell now. Been considering either blue or gold. Let us know what you end up doing.

[techwhiz]

Get the G2 blue, then get some black pigment that is used to color epoxy.
Add a drop at a time until you get the color you want.

That's what I did.

[BMB063]

Originally Posted by techwhiz

Get the G2 blue, then get some black pigment that is used to color epoxy.
Add a drop at a time until you get the color you want.

That's what I did.

Perfect idea! Dumb question but, where is the best place to get the black pigment? Home depot?