[tonyl]

I'm getting caliper covers but am on the fence about buying red or matching them to body color - Deep Water Blue Pearl. Obviously, red one's will pop. Maybe too much? Body color is dark, though, so I don't know if DWBP will get lost.

Would be nice to see pictures of what you guys/gals did. Just one more opportunity to show the world your Chally!

 

[jlg1963]

I went with the subdued look, Black to match my stripes.

 

[tonyl]

That's a nice look. Wheels are really sharp so red covers could be a real distraction.

 

[64SportFury]

Mine's an HO so I'm thinking red covers.

 

[jigo23]

Those look really sharp! I think they would go well with my silver w black stripes car. Where did you get them, RPI?

 

[WhiterockSRT8]

Covers? I don't get it.

 

[DGibson]

well, I didnt need covers as I painted my calipers red with the Duplicolor kit from AutoZone. took about 2 hours to do all of them.

 

[jlg1963]

Those look really sharp! I think they would go well with my silver w black stripes car. Where did you get them, RPI?

I found my best price through CarID. But as a side note the Challenger on them is not engraved, it is a vinyl I had made and applied myself.

 

[jigo23]

Tonyl, yeah I think black would look better than red but painting to match the body color would look sharp. What's to get whiterock? You either like them and put them on YOUR car or you don't like them and don't put them on. Thanks jlg1963, gonna check them out there. DGibson, did you post a pic of your painted calipers, would love to see but just getting an red "X" below your post but would love to see them.

 

[nolimits76]

I have a black RT and plan on painting red. But that is intentional as I plan on using red as an accent color elsewhere to boot.

Awhile back I stumbled on a thread where someone was powder coating his calipers body color to match like you are thinking about. He had PCP. Not sure any pictures were ever posted, but seemed like a pain in the rump & expensive.

Here's a link to the original thread: http://www.challengertalk.com/forums/f79/powder-coating-factory-r-t-calipers-49188/

 

[Cuda340]

For anyone wanting to paint their brake calipers, I highly recommend the G2 epoxy paint kit. The paint lasts forever and stays shiny. Best stuff on the market.

G2 Brake Caliper Paint Systems

 

[tonyl]

Never considered painting calipers themselves. The G2 kit is $100 while powder coated caliper covers from MGP = $300, $320 with engraving. Big difference.

I checked out the thread from nolimits76. Those calipers look fantastic but $700 all in is a little spendy.

Leaning towards DWBP...

 

[Nebula]

SRT's come painted. Would this be considered "upbadging" by the die-hards? :scratchhead:

 

[Dale]

Caliper covers can be dangerous, do the right thing by painting the calipers and keeping them real.

 

[tonyl]

I spoke with my mechanic, who also does full body restorations, about MGP caliper covers and he sees no problem with them. When I asked is he'd feel safe with them on his car he said "yes". Just one mechanic's opinion but I trust him.

 

[MoparOhio]

My car is Torred and I just ordered the MGP stock red ones myself today actually. For a DeepWater Blue car I'd go with silver, grey or match the blue. I guess it also depends on what kind/color your wheels are.

 

[tonyl]

My car is Torred and I just ordered the MGP stock red ones myself today actually. For a DeepWater Blue car I'd go with silver, grey or match the blue. I guess it also depends on what kind/color your wheels are.

Chrome wheels. Going to take the plunge and order DWBP. Will post pics once they're installed.

 

[jlg1963]

I spoke with my mechanic, who also does full body restorations, about MGP caliper covers and he sees no problem with them. Just one mechanic's opinion but I trust him.

I am not concerned either, I know of two guys that have them on their daily drivers in the Midwest for 2-3 years know. No issues at all and they still look great. They helped me make my decision.