GP Talk (2006) Discussion of the limited edition, MINI Cooper S (R53)-based, John Cooper Works GP.

"Correct" red for calipers

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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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"Correct" red for calipers

Does anyone have a source for some red paint to match the calipers on the GP???
 
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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I painted the rear calipers on my GP with just some random red paint I found at advance auto parts. It does not say what red it is. And it matches pretty good. Just make sure you get some bright red.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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I used the G2 Kit on my rears this past weekend, and it's a slightly more orange/red, but still a fairly close match if you aren't looking very closely. I've used the G2 paint before, and I'm impressed by how well it stands the test of time.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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It appears to be Mini Chili Red but I do not know what normal red that matches. As Socrates stated it does not match the G2 Red. It does not match any of the shades of red spray paint I have found at hardware stores. It does not match the red (I believe Crimson Red) that my Wilwood Caliper are powered coated.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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I almost sent them off to be powdercoated, but didn't really want to go through the hassle, as I figured the G2 kit would be a close match. They tend to be brake dust-covered 90% of the time anyway, so they are more of a grey/red most of the time, which makes it hard to tell the difference anyway.
 
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