Caliper paint colour

What colour and finish would you say the vf500 interceptor 86 are?
Black matt or satin
What you think?
Chris

 

Black matt, satin would be a nightmare to keep clean.

 

What colour are they then ?
Thanks
Chris

 

That's pretty subjective, and varies widely between paint manufacturers. Best to spray up some cardboard with both and see what's closest if you're trying to find a paint to match. Satin is generally slightly shinier that matte, without being gloss.

 

If I am not mistaken VF500's calipers are just anodized not painted.

 

+1, I don't believe these are painted, rather they are anodized with a relatively matte finish. I have the color specs for the 500, including the frame, but nothing on the calipers. Perhaps you can take one of the calipers to a local paint store to see if they can match the color?

 

Thanks a cracking bike and yes it looks a real matt fininsh too late now sprayed in VHF paint satin black looks ok

Chris

 

OMG!! You have violated your calipers. For shame.

 

Meaning ??????????

 

Sounds like a good plan. Look forward to seeing the photos. Are you working on a full rebuild?

 

Yes I am but on a budget

I will put some pics up soon
Chris

 

Painting calipers on any bike other than what God had intended, is akin to kicking an old lady down three flights of stairs.

 

Well she just hit the last tread !

 

Those are the brakes.

 

standard silver caliper paint by Krylon, VHT or Dupli-Color is what you seek

 

bead blasted and left natural. Factory race machine calipers aren't painted for a reason, heat dissipation being one of them.




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To each their own! By the Way...what color are stoshmonsters? Now you have me Wondering...and Im painting mine just to get a response from Billy....


Lol

 

Good deal. Look forward to seeing the photos.

If I could make a suggestion, inspect the valve train and set the valve lash while you are working on the rebuild. It is good to have these items checked off on the clipboard.

 

Clam down children only wanted to talk calipers and the bike nothing else
Thought this was the place to come

 

It is.

There are lots of very helpful people here who have a good deal of knowledge working on vintage V4s.

I am not sure what the deal is with banter above but this isn't typical of the posts I've been interested in reading.

Good luck with your project bike and please keep us posted on the progress.