Stu_Fraser Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Finally got round to painting my brake calipers yesterday, even though the paint and decals have been sitting in my garage for about four months..... Here are some pics, it looks 100% better if i dont say so myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 where did you get the decals from mate? what paint did you use, the halford stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Look like the decals from Gordon F on here. Looks good m8, mine need doing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 quite fany mine been done red i think. Matt B had his done red on his black supe, think the porsches in midnight blue have red callipers too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 Cheers Bobbeh. Yeah Ro i got em from Gordon F, just used black hammerite smooth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Were they tricky taking off, or did u just do the outsides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 Just did the outsides, couldnt be arsed with taking the calipers off to do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 I understand Looks much improved either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Reckon I may just do this myself. Looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Looks great, I got the paint and decals myself perhaps this will spur me on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 where did you get the decals from mate? what paint did you use, the halford stuff? Also here, in different colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 Its well worth doing, only took me about 4-5 hours..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Stu. In what way did you prep the calipers? I've been meaning to do mine, just haven't got round to having them shot blasted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 I just took a wire brush to them, then give them a rub down with a fine grade emry cloth...... them cleaned them with STP Brake cleaner to remove the dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Sounds like a job for the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 nice shame about weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 i did mine the other day to, really cleans the look of the car up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Nice Liam, did you use the same kinda paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 i used good old hammerite smooth mate, best stuff by far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Done mine aswell. Just waiting for the disc and pads to come before they go on the car. (Have upgraded) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 umm all these painted calipers, i just got a caliper paint kit (red) i'll do it on tuesday though too lazy right this minute. good job guys they all look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 i did mine the other day to, really cleans the look of the car up Look good in red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Hi guys, just been reading the thread and replies, just a thought for you: I have done many callipers in my time and I hate paying through the nose, so I found this tip, from a Honda Prelude Owners club forum, Use a basic grey zinc primer (zinc is a sacrificial metal and will stop the calliper rusting), prep first with a wire brush, various grades of wet and dry and as people use, some brake cleaner to remove any dust. Next, paint a nice smooth coat of the primer and allow to dry, here is the best bit: Get a tin of Humbrol Enamel paint and use that as the overcoat! One small tinlet, shoud do all the callipers. Ok prep and painting takes a little longer but the results are excellent for a net outlay of a £5 (not taking into account brushes). What better way of spending quality time with your pride and joy on a warm afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 did mine on friday morning, painted in gold hamerite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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