John M Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I painted my brake calipers today. Dark blue with a silver Subaru logo: [img]http://moojohn.com/subaru/caliper1.jpg[/img] [img]http://moojohn.com/subaru/caliper2.jpg[/img] The blue is actually darker than in the pics (flash), as close as I could get to the blue in the Subaru emblems on the car. It was done with engine paint, some painter's masking tape, and SUBARU stickers from [url=http://www.flipthemoff.com/]Flip Messaging[/url] in Sarasota, FL. Not only does John make great stickers, he's a Subaru fan too. The stickers were $6 shipped for a pair. He also sells several great Subaru "AWD" decals, both in color and in a frosted look. I think I may get a pair for the small windows on the rear doors. You can find these & more at their [url=http://stores.ebay.com/Flip-Messaging-Decals-Stickers]Ebay Store[/url] [i]I am not affiliated with Flip Messaging in any way. I'm just a satisfied customer[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Do you have pics with tire on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Let me add that the SUBARU is [i]not[/i] a sticker. I used a sticker as a template. First I sprayed it silver, then applied the sticker after it dried, and then I sprayed the whole thinig blue. Peeling off the sticker revealed the SUBARU in silver. I'll have more pics w/ the wheel on. It got dark as I was finishing, plus I want to wash the car first :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 ok will be waiting for that. I cant really tell how nice it looks by just looking at those pictures, how hot you think it looks on a scale from 1 to 10, also, is ur LGT blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 ok its red i just noticed on the profile, y did you paint them blue then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Red on red would look bad. Black would blend in ok, as would silver. The dark blue is just noticable when walking by the car, and it goes with the overall look of the car well. The full car pics will show the overall impact - I really like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 That came out very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Looks pretty trick and I would say you put a lot of work into them. Well done, keep up the great work. Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeng Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Engine paint? Do I get them from a specialty shop? Or can I drop by the local ICI or Dulux store as ask for them? I think I want red for my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 That came out pretty good! Nice job! Can't wait to see pictures with the entire car in view. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjapimp Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 That looks very clean. I like it. Did you do it with the calipers on or did you take them off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdawg Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Looks great, I bought the G2 caliper paint in red. Haven't had a chance to paint them yet. I am waiting till I put on new rotors and pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted November 1, 2004 Author Share Posted November 1, 2004 Full car shot: [img]http://www.moojohn.com/subaru/side.jpg[/img] and a quarter view: [img]http://www.moojohn.com/subaru/frontquarter.jpg[/img] I didn't remove anything to paint. I just masked carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 wow very nice man, I guess I'll paint mine sooner than I thought :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppt Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Here are mine. My objective was to prevent the rust/corrossion look, so went with simple black. Rotors were painted silver with Tremclad hi-heat paint. [url]http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2627330093&congratulation_page=Y[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 was the paint you used a brush-on or spray on? which type did you use and did you pull off the entire caliper to paint it? Or did you just newspaper the whole wheel well to paint it? Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 The red and blue look better then i thought, i want mine painted but what color should i do on black? i know most colors will look good any sugestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 I have a black one as well and I was thinking gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkamcc Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi guys, I'm a new member as of today. I'm a first time Subaru owner as of July 27, 2004. I bought a 2005 Legacy GT Limited Wagon in Briliant Silver exterior and black interior with a 5 sp AT. I love it. It's quick and fun to drive, but I wish it were faster. It would be nice if it had twin turbo intercooled with a chip upgrade and modified transmission gearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundBoy Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 what does this have to do with a painted caliper discussion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundBoy Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Details on paint used , and method used to paint them. i would DEFINATELY do this.. Is the blue showing up lighter then it really is ? I thought you did it the emblem blue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Give the new guy a break, he'll figure it out. My 05 GT Wagon is black also. My 00GT black Wagon I painted the brakes red. But with this blue pearl in the black I'm thinking silver or maybe John M's blue. Those look real good. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it.  Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidiq Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 [quote name='ppt']Rotors were painted silver with Tremclad hi-heat paint.[/QUOTE] You painted your rotors? WTF????! hahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 [quote name='liquidiq']You painted your rotors? WTF????! hahahahahahaha[/QUOTE] It should work fine for daily driving. Rotors that big are not going to get red hot unless you're really trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05GT Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 [quote name='ih8vtec13']what color should i do on black?[/QUOTE] I think black would look good w/ Black calipers. Gold looks like your trying to fake the Brembo BBK. I think the gold goes better on the sti's since their black has gold flakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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