Painted Calipers
- Thread starter Octane2097
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I like them blue!, Saw them in your RR thread, so much nicer.
Might have to do mine blue at some point
looks good, altho i wouldnt (and didnt) paint my antisqueel springs.
i may do but if i did it would be white lol
i may do but if i did it would be white lol
Few pics of mine aswell only done the front ATM but gives an idea
Half way through
Finished wheel off
Wheel all done
What you think??
Look brilliant. I want mine the same colour. Did you use the halfords blue? If you did is the one tin plenty for 4 callipers?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1
I used Hammerite but can be brought at halfords
And yeah one small tin is plenty enough looks amazing still do second glances now
And yeah one small tin is plenty enough
looks amazing still do second glances now Ill get the Hammerite stuff then! I noticed with the halfords stuff you dont need primer. Did you use primer? and does 1 coat look good or does it need 2?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_163672_langId_-1_categoryId_165495
I take it this is the stuff? If it is then i know i dont need primer,
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_163672_langId_-1_categoryId_165495
I take it this is the stuff? If it is then i know i dont need primer,
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Before I started
Bit of elbow grease
So far
It's metallic pearl paint. 4 coats of black base, 6 coats of pearl finished with 3 coats of clear lacquer. Picture is crap, but they really do sparkle.
None of it is heat resistant so will see how the year goes.
Bit of elbow grease
So far
It's metallic pearl paint. 4 coats of black base, 6 coats of pearl finished with 3 coats of clear lacquer. Picture is crap, but they really do sparkle.
None of it is heat resistant so will see how the year goes.
thats the stuff mate and no you don't need it as you said and i only did one coat and still looks like the day i did it just make sure you give it a good clean and i mean good i used alloy wheel cleaner to clean the baked on grime and then make sure it is rinsed and DRY before painting then use a steady hand and a lot of time to get a good result you won't be disappointed
I have always used Halfords high temp engine paint
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_174294_categoryId_165495_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_Details_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PDPz1
It has an enamal finish so it dries with a really smooth finish and easy to clean. Really strong red too so looks good
I've went and ordered paint off ebay. Im going to test it on a bit of galvanised metal first. Bought acid etch primer too to make sure it catches and holds well. If on the test piece it looks rotten then I will give the hammerite a shot.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110798991...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_520wt_1037
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110798991...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_520wt_1037
Volvic, those brakes look incredible, hope they last with them not being heatproof though.
any chance of a "how to remove and replace your brakes" guide for a noob like me who's quite daunted by the prospect of disassembling my brakes, and reassembling properly so that they still work.
I know you can paint them on the car, but i'd rather take them off and make sure they're done perfectly all over, not paint over the springs and bolts etc etc
any chance of a "how to remove and replace your brakes" guide for a noob like me who's quite daunted by the prospect of disassembling my brakes, and reassembling properly so that they still work.
I know you can paint them on the car, but i'd rather take them off and make sure they're done perfectly all over, not paint over the springs and bolts etc etc
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I bought some caliper paint today from halfords, went with yellow as i have the anthracite alloys, cant wait too get them painted.
yes i left them on, just took of those metal springs and taped up the whole area with masking tape lol
Quite an easy job.
1. Jack up car & remove wheel
2. Remove anti rattle spring
3. Undo the 2 slider bolts to free the caliper
4. Take caliper off the carrier & remove brake pads
( If you are taking the caliper off completely you will now need to undo the brake hose )
( and catch any brake fluid that comes out - you will also need to fully bleed the brakes )
( when you assemble them again )
5. Undo the two carrier bolts and remove carrier.
I think ill just leave the calipers on, i dont fancy having to bleed the breaks, not a part of the car I fancy playing about with. Im guessing painting whilst still on wont cause any trouble in the futer? Like taking the calipers off and changing pads ect?
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