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Should I paint my brake calipers?

Old 12-12-15, 03:57 PM
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Default Should I paint my brake calipers?

And if so, what color?








Old 12-12-15, 04:37 PM
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I probably wouldn't....wouldn't look appropriate on the luxury/premium car
Old 12-12-15, 04:40 PM
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Body color!
Old 12-12-15, 05:35 PM
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I never seen that color before nice what's it called?
Old 12-12-15, 08:54 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/how-tos/a/...alipers-367279

IMO brakes best red, despite body color, to provide contrast.


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Old 12-12-15, 08:58 PM
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Benz does it red despite body color too.
Tesla does it red too; it seems to be the in thing.





Old 12-13-15, 12:17 AM
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Had mine painted red - glad I did it. Considered blue and black, but went with the red against my starfire pearl - it adds a nice touch to the overall look of the car.

If you want it to stand out a bit and go for the sportier look, red/blue/orange...if you want it to be nice and subtle, paint it a black or match it to your car's body color. Nice ride btw!
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My friend had is painted pink on his green 2015 Lamborghini hurcan
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I would leave it unless you are getting aftermarket wheels. If you are, I'd go with red.
Old 12-14-15, 09:34 AM
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I happen to be partial to yellow calipers as on my V.
Should I paint my brake calipers?-cts-v-wheel.jpg

However if your planning to keep your OEM wheels, and your car basically stock, I would paint the calipers in either black or silver and add the Lexus logo as shown in the pics. IMO this would add a nice finishing touch to your already good looking GS. Since your car is the Luxury / Permium model I feel these colors would look good on it. Again, IMO.

Should I paint my brake calipers?-lex-caliper1.jpg
Should I paint my brake calipers?-lex-caliper2.jpg
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I think silver or black would be good for a color such as your car. Are there any plans for wheels?
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