Brake caliper color?

1ssa_camaro · 07-11-2020, 01:40 PM

Hey guys, I got a Nightfall metallic gray SS with chrome stock wheels. They’re the shiny chrome, with the red ss lettering on the center cap. I’m thinking of painting my brake calipers but not sure which color? I was thinking of red, a neon green/ yellow, or the ZR1 blue caliper color from the C6 ZR1. Thanks for your help.

caSStro18 · 07-11-2020, 02:03 PM

That's a personal choice really. I personally like red, but some people don't, mostly because they want to be different. Not a fan of yellow calipers at all, but again, personal opinion. you have to go with what you think will look good to you. Find pictures of Nightfall Metallic Grey with different color calipers if you can. Here is a thread specifically for that color Camaro.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411226

KirkH · 07-11-2020, 04:22 PM

G2 brand silver looks great with the silver stock wheels. Thats what I went with.

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2SS Capt · 07-11-2020, 04:34 PM

I have a Shadow Gray Metallic (closest current color to Nightfall) SS with black wheels and I love my red calipers.

ember1205 · 07-12-2020, 07:25 AM

As mentioned, it's a personal choice. What else do you have for colors on the car? My Summit White has Adrenaline Red for the interior along with a fender hash mark that has a lot of red. I'm considering painting the calipers red because it will continue with the red accenting.

RWT · 07-12-2020, 09:50 AM

For me it would be black or silver. If I were to pick from the colors you listed, it's hard to be wrong with the classic red.

BTW, the NMG is my favorite color.

JMHO
No expertise implied or expressed.

Jonster · 07-12-2020, 10:37 AM

Red just...works. On paper it seems weird, but in person it really pops the wheels just right.

CamaroRSOnt · 07-12-2020, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KirkH

G2 brand silver looks great with the silver stock wheels. Thats what I went with.

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Like that, might do mine the same. Where did you get your caliper stickers, looks like one says Chevrolet and the other Brambo?? Wouldn't mind maybe getting something that says Camaro in red.

KirkH · 07-12-2020, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRSOnt

Like that, might do mine the same. Where did you get your caliper stickers, looks like one says Chevrolet and the other Brambo?? Wouldn't mind maybe getting something that says Camaro in red.

I got them on eBay. They have the camaro ones also. The paint is G2 brand. I think it is the smoothest finish.

hawk02 · 07-12-2020, 09:00 PM

I had the stock silver ZL1 calipers painted red hot. I don’t think You can’t go wrong with red calipers on any color car or wheels.

caSStro18 · 07-12-2020, 10:18 PM

The silver is nice, clean looking, but doesn't pop in my opinion. Especially with chrome wheels. In fact, for me, going with silver doesn't seem like much of a change at all. Maybe the silver would look better with darker wheels? I don't know. Again, it's all about opinions and personal taste. Just look at lots and lots of pictures of other peoples' cars and find something you like.

Booher · 07-12-2020, 10:46 PM

Just so you can see them in green.

plus1zero · 07-13-2020, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonster

Red just...works. On paper it seems weird, but in person it really pops the wheels just right.

Aren’t they all red on the 5th Gen? I want to paint my black ones red

James Montigny · 05-12-2022, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Booher

Just so you can see them in green.

Was that their lime green or a custom color match?

07-11-2020, 01:40 PM	#1
1ssa_camaro Drives: 2017 Camaro 1ss A8 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: California Posts: 114	Brake caliper color? Hey guys, I got a Nightfall metallic gray SS with chrome stock wheels. They’re the shiny chrome, with the red ss lettering on the center cap. I’m thinking of painting my brake calipers but not sure which color? I was thinking of red, a neon green/ yellow, or the ZR1 blue caliper color from the C6 ZR1. Thanks for your help.

07-11-2020, 04:22 PM	#3
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	G2 brand silver looks great with the silver stock wheels. Thats what I went with. [/url] __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

07-11-2020, 04:34 PM	#4
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,816	I have a Shadow Gray Metallic (closest current color to Nightfall) SS with black wheels and I love my red calipers. __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *After delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF-Full Front & Rockers, 35% Tint, CeramicPro coated, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Plug Wires, Mamo V3 Ported TB *Left: My "fun" ride (475 HP). Right: My "work" ride (52,000 HP): a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph. BOTH AWESOME to operate...*

07-12-2020, 09:50 AM	#6
RWT Drives: 2020 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: S.E. Georgia Posts: 125	For me it would be black or silver. If I were to pick from the colors you listed, it's hard to be wrong with the classic red. BTW, the NMG is my favorite color. JMHO No expertise implied or expressed. __________________ RWT 2020 Camaro RS, V6, 6MT, Satin Steel 2020 Silverado, 5.3L CC, RST, Z71, Shadow Gray 2019 Equinox LS, 1.5L Turbo, Nightfall Gray Metallic

07-12-2020, 10:37 AM	#7
Jonster Drives: 18 2SS Vert Hotwheels Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 589 View My Garage	Red just...works. On paper it seems weird, but in person it really pops the wheels just right. __________________ 2018 2SS hot wheels convertible

07-11-2020, 02:03 PM	#2
caSStro18 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 564 View My Garage	That's a personal choice really. I personally like red, but some people don't, mostly because they want to be different. Not a fan of yellow calipers at all, but again, personal opinion. you have to go with what you think will look good to you. Find pictures of Nightfall Metallic Grey with different color calipers if you can. Here is a thread specifically for that color Camaro. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=411226

07-12-2020, 07:25 AM	#5
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,682	As mentioned, it's a personal choice. What else do you have for colors on the car? My Summit White has Adrenaline Red for the interior along with a fender hash mark that has a lot of red. I'm considering painting the calipers red because it will continue with the red accenting.

07-12-2020, 09:00 PM	#10
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,465 View My Garage	I had the stock silver ZL1 calipers painted red hot. I don’t think You can’t go wrong with red calipers on any color car or wheels. Attached Images __________________

07-12-2020, 10:18 PM	#11
caSStro18 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 564 View My Garage	The silver is nice, clean looking, but doesn't pop in my opinion. Especially with chrome wheels. In fact, for me, going with silver doesn't seem like much of a change at all. Maybe the silver would look better with darker wheels? I don't know. Again, it's all about opinions and personal taste. Just look at lots and lots of pictures of other peoples' cars and find something you like.

07-12-2020, 10:46 PM	#12
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 1,135	Just so you can see them in green. Attached Images

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