TheOtherEric

Didn't find anything using Search. The big red brake calipers I bought have a couple nicks in them, and I'm wondering what color touchup paint to use. Guards red? Or maybe there's something available at Autozone for cheap.

Rick Lee

I have it at home and will look it up for you. In fact, I may have used my ex's nail polish. No, that was for a gunsight. I have it somewhere. It's something like Chevy Red and it worked perfectly. I thought it looked a little shoddy when the calipers were on my kitchen table, but it's totally unnoticeable on the car, even when I look for it.

TheOtherEric

It's not indigo red (Dale Jarrett red) is it? Any ideas on where to find the stuff are appreciated too.

The Eagle

So, Eric, did you ever find out which color it is?

TheOtherEric

LoL, no. As a matter of fact, I'm still wondering what the color is.

epj993

Eric, you might check with Chris Walrod. I know he's repainted and powder coated calipers in the past.

Greg H.

I've used Guards Red touch-up paint, which I was told is the color. It isn't perfect, but matching a red is impossible anyway.

Greg H.

chris walrod

I use Plasti-kote touch-up paint found at our local Pep Girls auto supply (not really an auto supply, more like offroad scooter and ATV, air freshener, bling bling stick on junk, bumper sticker and soft drink supply)

Its GM3867 number top coat with clear 3701. Oh, and the bottle says for cars AND trucks... Good thing they disclose that one

The Eagle

Chris and the others who replied; thank you for this usefull information.
Greetz!

Toga

Glasurit "laser rot" from Audi colours seems to be an excellent matching colour. Look at Macca's post:
Laser rot

swmic

I used Testors model paint, the kind in the little glass jars. There are tons of colors. My calipers were powder coated red by a PO and had a few chips on them when I purchased the car. I touched them up two years ago and so far they still look great. I have to really hunt to see the touch ups.

The Eagle

Thanks for the additional info JP.

epj993

Here's some more info on this subject:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/233479-restoring-lustre-to-oem-big-reds.html

ceboyd

i used guards red to touch up mine.. can't tell the difference!

The Eagle

Thanks Ceboyd! (do you have the color code of guards red?)