Painting Brake Calipers

[stephenc]

Now that I'm working on the brakes, any suggestions with painting brake calipers. I've only managed to locate one type of brake caliper paint (VHT) which comes in a spray can.

I think red would go well with the yellow body colour.

[Steve]

try hammerite smooth

my car is big and heavy causing the brakes to get very hot and the hammerite has been on nearly a year and is still looking good as new...

[stephenc]

Thanks, I'll do a search for Hammerite.

[Steve]

remember to buy 'smooth'.. much better than the original dappled effect

[TonyGoose]

try hammerite smooth

my car is big and heavy causing the brakes to get very hot and the hammerite has been on nearly a year and is still looking good as new...

Is that just the bit above the waterline ??

Surely the rest is 'antifouled' to keep the seaweed and barnacles off ..

And what do you paint the rudder with :arrrggg-matey:

[GRiM]

Is that just the bit above the waterline ??

Surely the rest is 'antifouled' to keep the seaweed and barnacles off ..

And what do you paint the rudder with   :arrrggg-matey:

Hey,

Why does everyone always pick on Steve. (Admin)?

He can't help it.

It's not like he went out and bought a Windom by choice, now is it? ^_^

[ifraz]

try hammerite smooth

my car is big and heavy causing the brakes to get very hot and the hammerite has been on nearly a year and is still looking good as new...

Are you having a joke here, or can you really paint the calipers?

I've been thinking about getting coloured calipers for my car, would painting them be easier than replacing them with coloured ones

[simonskippy]

Yep you really can paint the callipers, look at my avatar, those big red things are my painted calipers. Went out bought Red hammerite smooth, took all the wheels off wire brushed them, painted them - taking care not to paint any part of the pads, let them dry put Lexus Decals on and went over with clear lacquer.

Cheers

Si

P.S. Painting them is much easier than buying coloured ones and cheaper!!

[Rodders_UK]

yes - you can really paint your calipers.

The Folatek kits are very good too - you can buy one in Halfords

[ifraz]

Yep you really can paint the callipers, look at my avatar, those big red things are my painted calipers. Went out bought Red hammerite smooth, took all the wheels off wire brushed them, painted them - taking care not to paint any part of the pads, let them dry put Lexus Decals on and went over with clear lacquer.

Cheers

Si

P.S. Painting them is much easier than buying coloured ones and cheaper!!

Nice One Si ;)

Guess what I will be doing this weekend....buying some red hammerite :P

And if I get the chance I will also start to paint them.

Many thanks,

Ifraz :D

[ifraz]

yes - you can really paint your calipers.

The Folatek kits are very good too - you can buy one in Halfords

What's Folatek kits

[Steve]

what a coincidence

I have a new batch of caliper stickers coming in next tuesday!

I have

Red

Black

Silver

White

Gold

Reflective Orange (rare)

Chrome (not guarenteed as under trials... please dont email me.. you'll know :) )

Will be up for sale very shortly.

[Rodders_UK]

yes - you can really paint your calipers.

The Folatek kits are very good too - you can buy one in Halfords

What's Folatek kits

errr - brake painting kits made by Folatek (you DID ask mate)

[ifraz]

yes - you can really paint your calipers.

The Folatek kits are very good too - you can buy one in Halfords

What's Folatek kits

errr - brake painting kits made by Folatek (you DID ask mate)

Doh!

Cheers Rodders :)

[SteJ]

Yep, Hammerite smooth is good stuff for brake callipers.

I used to have a GSi3000 Carlton a few years back, which had all the Lotus wkeels and kit etc. Painted all 4 callipers with a fine brush in about half an hour one Sunday afternoon, without taking them off (bit lazy I know, but the only left unpainted would only ever be discovered when it eventually got to the breakers yard!)

Stuff stayed on for at least 2 years that I know of.

[bigsul]

and went over with clear lacquer.

What lacquer did you use, and is it heat proof. Well, I guess it is, but how has it lasted ?

cheers ........... bs

[javadude]

I just used normal spray on clear coat from Halfords. I put on a few coats and it seems to have lasted fine. The calipers don't get that hot.

[simonskippy]

and went over with clear lacquer.

What lacquer did you use, and is it heat proof. Well, I guess it is, but how has it lasted ?

cheers ........... bs

I picked up some specialist laquer form my local Car Shop, the heat build up in that area is quite considerable so I used some laquer designed for use on heated areas. Can't find the pot anymore- sorry, but I remember it was only about £5

Si

[Steve]

I used plain old laquer that you paint on.... painted it on nice and thick!

[imi]

Ned to paint mine too, can't decide on the colour tho, any sugesstions as what would suit a Astral Black IS??

what a coincidence

I have a new batch of caliper stickers coming in next tuesday!

I have

Red

Black

Silver

White

Gold

Reflective Orange (rare)

I'll be requiring the Silver Decals Please....

[stephenc]

I'm having trouble locating someone who sells Hammerite Smooth in Sydney, Australia. :(

[simonskippy]

Go into any mod shop where you are, explain that you are looking to paint your callipers and they will recommend an equivalent paint, or you could try PM'ing TRD328 he's in Australia and may be able to recommend a decent brand of paint readily available

Si

[Scorpion]

IMI, i too have a black IS200 sport and painted them black

keeping it classy looking,(i was at gaydon) also got 2 sets

of decals chrome/white aint made me mind up which to put

on yet?? as for lacquer any kind will generally do coz if you

put a couple of coats of paint on the heat wont get through

to blister the lacquer.......unless you race the IS

[imi]

Pee.J:

I have got the Chrome STickers too, and am going to paint mine black aswell now.. :) :)

[Steve]

i have few chromes left... i have enough to do 10 cars.. after this they are no longer available! unless someone wants to donate a few 100 quid for the chrome roll

So if you are thinking of a set then better approach me soonish!