What color to paint my calipers, lugnuts?
12-01-10, 06:44 PM
#1
What color to paint my calipers, lugnuts?
ok so im gonna buy some stoptech rotors and want to paint my calipers add some lexus decals on em and paint or get new lugnuts as well. anyway i have some colors in mind but wanted to see what combo of calipers and lugnuts u think would go good with my pearl white is250 and my gunmetal wheels.
post some pics as well if u got em.
post some pics as well if u got em.
12-02-10, 12:36 AM
#5
I only suggeted it thinking he had the 350 and if he had fsport stuff on the car that it would look right at home.
To the OP: Have you thought about buying a set of used 350 calipers? I think it would look good with the rims you have.
Trending Topics
12-02-10, 07:44 AM
#8
Good point, I didn't even noticed he had the 250 with the smaller calipers.
I only suggeted it thinking he had the 350 and if he had fsport stuff on the car that it would look right at home.
To the OP: Have you thought about buying a set of used 350 calipers? I think it would look good with the rims you have.
I only suggeted it thinking he had the 350 and if he had fsport stuff on the car that it would look right at home.
To the OP: Have you thought about buying a set of used 350 calipers? I think it would look good with the rims you have.
yea i thought about doing white but like u said itll prolly be a b**** to clean
12-02-10, 09:57 AM
#9
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Honeoye, NY
Posts: 426
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For the lug nuts, I would go with a gold set with that center cap. I found a couple of examples on ebay using "Lexus lugs gold". I don't know what taper your wheels are or the size of your studs so check it out to make sure they fit.
$50 and includes four locking type
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NIPPO...Q5fAccessories
$72 - looks like you need a special socket for all twenty - closer to the center cap color
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CZ-MU...Q5fAccessories
As for the caliper color, I tried white on my DD. They were always dirty and I switched to black after a year for easier maintenance. They did look good right after I painted them. I used the two part epoxy caliper paint that was guaranteed. They never answered my emails when I tried to collect after they chipped. Save your $40. Here's a shot I took after a year.
I use regular black Krylon spray paint on them now and freshen it up in the spring when I put my winter wheels on. Maybe a gunmetal gray that matches your rims would work for you.
$50 and includes four locking type
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NIPPO...Q5fAccessories
$72 - looks like you need a special socket for all twenty - closer to the center cap color
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CZ-MU...Q5fAccessories
As for the caliper color, I tried white on my DD. They were always dirty and I switched to black after a year for easier maintenance. They did look good right after I painted them. I used the two part epoxy caliper paint that was guaranteed. They never answered my emails when I tried to collect after they chipped. Save your $40. Here's a shot I took after a year.
I use regular black Krylon spray paint on them now and freshen it up in the spring when I put my winter wheels on. Maybe a gunmetal gray that matches your rims would work for you.
12-02-10, 10:37 AM
#10
thx! yea i guess that confirms white is a no go! as far as the lug nuts thats a good price. im just thinking if the calipers and lugnuts are painted it might be a bit too ricy...maybe just paint the calipers but leave the lugnuts the way they are? i hate it when there are so many choices lol
12-02-10, 10:46 AM
#11
Lexus Fanatic
for is250 brakes i would paint them black, subtle and classy, anyother color would make them stand out too much, 350 brakes you can paint any color 'look at me' but not 250 brakes.
