Callipers on my gold saxo

1. Freakin_Sweeet Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich Posts: 976 Gold Saxo VTR Mk2

   #1 20th March 2009, 13:37

   Is a really nice day and want to do something to the car
   
   I have a gold VTR and want to paint the callipers. Am thinking red, what does everyone else think?
   
   I have standard VTR alloys on btw.
   
   All opinions welcome!
2. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

   #2 20th March 2009, 14:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Freakin_Sweeet Is a really nice day and want to do something to the car I have a gold VTR and want to paint the callipers. Am thinking red, what does everyone else think? I have standard VTR alloys on btw. All opinions welcome!

   Red shoudl look nice enough, running outta day tho, will be dark in a few hours
3. scott-sx Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 burnley Posts: 130 mk2 saxo sx

   #3 20th March 2009, 14:08

   iv got a gold saxo too, and buying some alloys so will need to be doing the same job i think gold callipers would look good or red but im edgeing towards Red
4. Mike_08 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Birmingham Posts: 2401 Subaru Impreza WRX

   #4 20th March 2009, 14:32

   done mine yellow stands out better tbh
5. Freakin_Sweeet Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich Posts: 976 Gold Saxo VTR Mk2

   #5 20th March 2009, 14:34

   yeah but doubt yellow would really go with gold lol
6. Sean_VTSp Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2008 Southend-on-sea Posts: 5149 BMW 325ci ACS3, Mercedes Benz CLK.

   #6 20th March 2009, 15:41

   just done mine gold mate look quality red and gold all the way!
7. stevie_m Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Glasgow Posts: 4772 Mk2 VTR Two Tone, Mazda 3 Sport

   #7 20th March 2009, 18:03

   with brake calipers.... im a yellow man
8. si_pow Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Workington, Cumbria Posts: 1025 2001 mk5 Fiesta ZS

   #8 20th March 2009, 18:26

   what did you end up painting it then? what did you use? i fancy doing mine tomorrow if weathers nice and i can be arsed.lol
9. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

   #9 20th March 2009, 18:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by si_pow what did you end up painting it then? what did you use? i fancy doing mine tomorrow if weathers nice and i can be arsed.lol

   Caliper paint seems teh best choice, but about £20 the set, can use hammerite smooth is alot cheaper, but results and longevity vary
10. evans1089 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 8935 Ibiza Cupra 204bhp

    #10 20th March 2009, 18:35

    i can get you some gold discs
11. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

    #11 20th March 2009, 19:06

    aluminium or silver?? to match the wheels? looks sweet, and doesnt really matter about the colour of ur car.
12. Freakin_Sweeet Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Norwich Posts: 976 Gold Saxo VTR Mk2

    #12 20th March 2009, 19:26

    Kk couldnt do it this afternoon as ran out of time so will make a day of it sunday, will get pics up once they're done
    
    Think am gonna go with red afterall
13. user_26394 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2008 Bedworth Posts: 10221 106 gti

    #13 20th March 2009, 19:29

    Be sure to prep em right, i didnt the 1st time and the paint smeared off like toothpaste
14. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #14 20th March 2009, 19:43

    Gold
15. user_21226 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 wirral Posts: 6348 Icelandic vtr turbo

    #15 20th March 2009, 20:56

    yea red will be sick man do it
16. Matt Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Walsall Posts: 1748

    #16 20th March 2009, 20:57

    White mate check my progress thread for pics
17. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

    #17 20th March 2009, 21:14

    Will look realy good in red bud!!
18. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

    #18 20th March 2009, 21:19

    gold imo