GavinL Posted September 13, 2001 Share Posted September 13, 2001 Hi... I have just found this site in the US that sells a few parts for the MKIV including some very nice replacement brake caliper logos. Given that my calipers and the Supra logo's are looking a bit tatty can anyone advise me what paint is suitable for the job. the site is http://94supra.dyndns.org/hardpipes/hardpipes/main.htm thanks as always..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted September 13, 2001 Share Posted September 13, 2001 This sound like a job for Supragirl:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolec Posted September 14, 2001 Share Posted September 14, 2001 I used calliper paint, designed for high temperature, brushed on dried in minutes, seems pretty good http://www.indidist.co.uk/images/images/Darby4.jpg But i believe someone mentioned you could use engine paint spray, which would give a smoother finish ready for transfer/stencil.. Is that a stock wheel that has been chromed on that website ?? - wonder how much that costs... Dean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted September 14, 2001 Author Share Posted September 14, 2001 Stu Hollows has a very similar finish on his wheels, he could tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted September 14, 2001 Share Posted September 14, 2001 Hi everyone Actually the finish on my wheels is identical to Dean's (Pristine - "Stoved bright metallic" or something). i.e. my wheel looks exactly the same as the piccie above of Dean's wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Supragirl Posted September 14, 2001 Share Posted September 14, 2001 Have a look on Smartgroups "Martins and Emmas MKIV"...there are some pics of the calipers that I painted..it was quite easy to do and the paint has lasted very well..Halfords high temperature paint was used.. We are going to get some high temperature lacquer from Nielsens so that it will seal in the logo.. (Edited by Supragirl at 9:17 am on Sep. 14, 2001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted September 14, 2001 Share Posted September 14, 2001 Getting your alloys re-conditioned costs around £20 for a set of 4, very reasonable and really does make the world of difference to tatty wheels. You can pay more and have them sandblasted and then re-finished too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted September 14, 2001 Share Posted September 14, 2001 £20 for 4 ?!?!!?!? surely you mean £200 for 4 ?? I got mine done at Pristine and they were over £300 all in, but they look literally like new wheels and are in fact FAR better looking than the stock finish. highly recommended. Dean Barratt has the same finish on his 17" wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted September 14, 2001 Share Posted September 14, 2001 Typo! Sorry. I paid around £200 for my Corrado wheels to be redone. Looked lovely afterwards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted September 14, 2001 Share Posted September 14, 2001 I have found that 2-pack paint works well. I've painted a number of calipers with this process and they still look good after time. What I do is strip the old coating to the bare aluminium, apply a coat of acid-etch primer, followed by severl coats of 2-pack surfacer. Then flat with 1200 grit and apply the colour. The best way to attach logos IMO is to apply base and clear for the colour coat. That way the logo can be stuck to the basecoat and the clearcoat applied. The logo is then sealed which means it stays in pristine condition. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Jackett Posted September 16, 2001 Share Posted September 16, 2001 I used Hamerite paint. A slight smell of paint for a while but does not burn off and I do track days. Simple and no preperation needed regards B1YEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted September 16, 2001 Author Share Posted September 16, 2001 so many ways to skin that cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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