as some may know i had issues with my breaks and i now need to replace disks and pads all round so i thought i would paint my calipers while im at it.
so im just wondering what kind of paint should i use and what is the best way to go about painting them?
Painting Calipers
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, Jun 14 2012 03:54 AM
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 03:54 AM
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 08:08 AM
I Used Ordinary Enamel Paint (Brush On), And Spend About 30 Mins Sanding Each Caliper Until It Was Smooth
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 08:21 AM
Hammerite High Temp Smooth Red is what I have used.
Cheap and good stuff
Cheap and good stuff
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 12:02 PM
High temp hammerite then lacquer
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 12:40 PM
oh so i would need to lacquer it? i thought you just painted them and that was it lol.
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 01:37 PM
No You Dont Need Lacquer Any Enamel Paint Will Do.
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 01:46 PM
ok thanks 
will get this done once disks and pads are ordered
will get this done once disks and pads are ordered
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 06:07 PM
I shud of said mine came out flat so i need to lacquer them cos they look so boring n dull
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