Black brake calliper painting

Faded or rusty callipers can spoil a set of clean wheels, and black is the quietest way to put that right. The questions people weigh before choosing it are answered below. WhatsApp a photo of your callipers and we'll send a price within 24 hours.

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What changes when callipers are painted black?

Black tidies a calliper up without announcing itself. Rust, flaking paint and years of brake dust disappear under a fresh coat, and the car simply looks cared for. Behind dark wheels the black calliper almost vanishes, which leaves the wheel as the focal point. If you want black callipers to stand out, pair them with a lighter wheel colour. Send a paint code or photo if you want a particular shade of black, and we will paint to that.

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Worth checking before you book

Front pair only, or all four so every corner looks the same
How dark your wheels are, since that decides how visible black will be
The state of the existing paint and any rust on the callipers
Whether you would like the wheels refinished while the car is in

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Other calliper colours to consider

Black The low-key option, which covers up wear and fades into the background behind dark wheels.

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Black

The low-key option, which covers up wear and fades into the background behind dark wheels.

White

Clean and sharp behind dark wheels, though it picks up brake dust faster than a darker colour. White brake calliper painting

Orange

Bright and warm, and one of the most visible choices, particularly behind black and gunmetal wheels. Orange brake calliper painting

We look at your pictures, then reply with a price and a description of the work. After you book, you bring the car to Crown Road and we carry out the job in-house. Callipers are degreased and surface rust is treated before priming. Pads, pistons and contact surfaces stay masked, and heat-resistant black goes on last. You pay when the work is complete, and our satisfaction guarantee applies. The full service is described on our brake calliper painting page.

Still deciding on black callipers?

What should I send for a black calliper quote?

Send a close-up of one calliper, a photo of the wheel it sits behind and a side view of the car. If a calliper has rust or peeling paint, make sure that shows in the close-up, as it tells us how much preparation to plan for.

Is black a subtle or a bold choice?

Black is the subtle end of the range. It reads as tidy and understated, and behind black or dark grey wheels you will barely notice it, which is the point for many owners. Choose a bright colour for attention.

Can you paint the callipers on a van or fleet vehicle?

Yes. We work on personal and commercial vehicles, and bulk rates are available for trade and fleet customers. Our trade and fleet page explains how to get in touch about larger jobs.

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Shmee150 filmed a video review of his wheels with us as well. Photograph your callipers and we'll send you a price. Unit 1, 38 Crown Road, Enfield, EN1 1TH · Mon-Fri 8am-6pm · Sat 8am-1pm

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