jackso11 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Ok, I think I am going to get the old red paint off my calipers before putting new black paint on. if I have them off and dismantled is there any reason I can't dump them in a load of paint stripper and come back later when they are clean and new looking? Then wash them 110% before repainting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 oh, also, what size bolt do I need to put through the hose ends to stop fluid leaking out? they are braided so I don't want to clamp them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 nobody used paint stripper on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I did them with a Dremel like tool.. worked out great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I would have them dipped in phosphoric acid as that removes the paint/powder coat very nicely and is neutralised with water. If you use paint stripper you will have to clean them seriously well as the residue could get into the pours of the casting and react with your new paint. Use brake cleaner to clean them before painting after youve got the paint off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 will it strip the paint well? where can I get phosphoric acid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seba Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I did them with a Dremel like tool.. worked out great Dremel all the way ! Worked best for me and gives you more satisfaction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 guess with a dremel I wouldn't need to take them off the car either, the static part I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 will it strip the paint well? where can I get phosphoric acid? Pretty sure Superman has a supplier. He got some in the 3rd installment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seba Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 guess with a dremel I wouldn't need to take them off the car either, the static part I mean Not really, i did but wasn't necesarry. Tought job was going to take more time but 5 minutes each brake with the dremel and they shine again. Mine were rusty as hell, think paint won't be harder to remove than rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Its whats used to strip powder coated, painted wheels with and how i stripped a few sets of uk spec calipers so is perfect for the job. Afraid ive no idea where you can get it from, i sent the calipers to where Ibrar sends his wheels to be stripped. Pic of the stripped calipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I used nitromors on mine works really well and takes a few mins to strip the paint but you cant get it on rubber, plastic etc i.e the rubber piston seals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 is this a Jap spec or UK spec brake caliper? and if you taking them off the car I would take them somewhere to get them blasted and powder coated ive just done mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Jspec. I am replacing all seals so think I will take them off and nitromors them. I will post pictures of the process too for future ref. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 do the pistons need to be removed before sand blasting the calipers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 do the pistons need to be removed before sand blasting the calipers? TBH I wouldn't remove the pistons to sandblast, if you get grit in the piston bores it will be a NIGHTMARE to get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 You wouldn't remove them? Surly I could just run a tap through it to get any grit out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 You wouldn't remove them? Surly I could just run a tap through it to get any grit out? Seriously? If you don't know what you are doing bud, I would advise sending your brakes to someone that does. I know that blind squirrels find nuts too but I wouldn't go messing with your brakes when you don't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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