View Poll Results: Whats your Favorite Caliper Color

Stock Akebono Grey

13.27%

Green

4.42%

Blue

15.04%

Red

33.63%

Yellow

7.96%

Bronze

15.93%

Black

1.77%

Other

7.96%

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Whats your Favorite Caliper Color (Pictures and Poll)

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12-21-2013, 04:11 AM

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if prefer red
what i don't get is akebono, i know thats the brand of the calipers but seems everyone have them on their calipers

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12-21-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by yrag

if prefer red
what i don't get is akebono, i know thats the brand of the calipers but seems everyone have them on their calipers

It's pretty much the rule w/ big "showy" calipers to have the brand emblazoned on them such as Brembo, Stoptech, Wilwood, etc. Having Nissan or Infiniti on them doesn't make the same statement

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12-21-2013, 11:13 PM

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I feel like red or blue is too mainstream and played out. Silver or bronze is always a nice choice.

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12-22-2013, 07:11 PM

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JPS... What colour yellow is that exactly that you did???..... Thats pretty close to what I want to do... it's the yellow colour that's after the copper/bronze and before the royal blue colour.
Any help in colour direction would be appreciated.... thanks

Nick

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12-23-2013, 09:25 PM

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The yellow is Lambo giallos Midas tricoat

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12-23-2013, 09:42 PM

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Thanks JPS!!! I really appreciate it.... I hope it will look good offset with my Amethyst Graphite Sport Coupe.

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12-26-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamsey Aimsey

Thanks JPS!!! I really appreciate it.... I hope it will look good offset with my Amethyst Graphite Sport Coupe.

Can you post your pics up

I'm considering red calipers, black rims, same car as right now

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12-27-2013, 02:15 AM

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Just a question to those who have rebuilt and painted your calipers. Did you guys bench bleed the brake MC or use a vacuum tool?

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12-27-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSBLACKG37

I like all colors

here are a few of the Akebonos I have customized for people

Ha yes that bottom set is mine... Can't wait...thanks again JP

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01-08-2014, 03:41 AM

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That Jetstream blue installed

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01-08-2014, 08:45 AM

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^^Those look like they're awesome, but better pics please

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01-08-2014, 05:18 PM

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I think red or bronze but it will depend on the car color IMO

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07-31-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GoFightNguyen

Yes indeed it is, I used Ford Blue VHT paint from my local Autozone. 3 coats of VHT paint, added the decal, and 2 coats of clear. I didn't bother taking them off, no one will see the back side anyways. Just mask them well, use some caliper cleaner to prep the surface and remove road grease, paint, and go.

Oh, and welcome to the forum! I'm honored to be quoted in your very first post here.

Hey There:

With regards to the blue callipers that you did.... It's the colour I want to do my
calipers..... Youused Ford Blue VHT paint.... Is it caliper VHT or just regular mixed VHT in a Ford Blue colour?

Thanks my Friend,

Nick Zarafonitis

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