Almeida1234 Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 As above chaps what the best way to tackle this I want to paint them red to match my body work Thanks Quote
GMballistic Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 This is how I would do it; Sand off/remove as much of the old paint as possible (smoothing out any ruff areas with sand paper), de-grease the entire caliper (use brake cleaner), then use a good HT or VHT paint in your desired colour (several thin layers building up & allow to dry between layers). Spray can's will be easier especially if you remove the calipers from the car and will give better results although a good brush & can of paint will do the job in situ but just remember to mask off any areas you don't want to get paint on. Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Send them off to big redd, where they will service them before painting them Quote
Zhorno Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 I'm a lazy bastard so I degreased mine painted with caliper paint wiv brush cus the paint so thick it doesn't leave streaks, cost me £4 lol Not the best pics http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii293/zachhorn123/null_zpsf46a1fe8.jpg http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii293/zachhorn123/null_zps9699b810.png Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
GIXXERUK Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Hammerite spray smooth metal paint works great Tried and tested many times this pic was about a year after i had done them (fitting new discs and pads) done this on many cars before Edited February 8, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote
ioneabee Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 hammerite ? I thought it could only be a VHT paint Quote
Almeida1234 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Posted February 8, 2014 Few good ideas, I am looking to fit some braided brake lines soon so I think, so I might spray paint them Not sure if I need any lacquer as well Quote
GIXXERUK Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 hammerite ? I thought it could only be a VHT paint Nope, done this on at least 10 cars, doesn't crack, doesn't flake, doesn't affect the paint at all and gives a great finish Quote
ioneabee Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 that expands the colour choice then quite a bit Quote
GIXXERUK Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Few good ideas, I am looking to fit some braided brake lines soon so I think, so I might spray paint them Not sure if I need any lacquer as well The hammerite gives a high gloss, no need for lacquer The secret is to put on thin coats to build up a nice finish As soon as the weather improves I'm doing my 370 calipers with some akebono decals, I'll post some pics Edited February 9, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote
ioneabee Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 on second thoughts - 8 basic colours only Quote
GIXXERUK Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 on second thoughts - 8 basic colours only I like the red Quote
Jixaman Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Check out this post... http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/24993-brembo-callipers-in-blue-red-and-yellow/page__st__60__hl__yellow#entry1200943 Quote
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