Wozza's Brake Calipers...

[DJ Wozza]

I am sure this is nothing new to most of you as yours are already done,

but finally after ages of thinking about it the only question was Red or Black

1. Car up on 4 Axle Stands

2. Calipers were wire brushed thoroughly and cleaned. Lots of swearing for rain interuption at this stage :megaangry:

3. Several (& I do mean several) coats of Hammerite Smooth Red applied by some small brushes

4. Lots of patience to avoid the slap it on mentality

5. By the time one wheel was finished, move onto the next wheel in in circular motion round the car.

6. Time to give the wheels a good clean whilst awaiting paint to dry/harden

7. Apply Chrome decals

8. Re-fit wheels (carefully), stand back and admire

9. Take pictures quick as it's getting dark (they are a deeper red than they look but had to use a flash).

10. Say many thanks to PCIronmike for mountains of help, and a nice Pizza for lunch

(not forgetting Mrs PCIronmike for the endless supply of Diet Coke out of the fridge)

I'm really glad I went for the the Chrome Decals & Red in the end (it was very close between Red & Black) :winky:

I stopped at a garage on the way home to have a look under the light and am very happy with the results.

Next week I wanna do the full clay bar, polish, seal & wax thing.

Paul your paintwork is incredible !!

[Gord]

Nice :D what sort of pizza did you have

[DJ Wozza]

Stuffed crust Super Supreme with no black olives and extra red onion :D

[Gord]

Stuffed crust Super Supreme with no black olives and extra red onion :D

Nice, from where 7inch or bigger

[DJ Wozza]

not gonna advertise but one of the big 2 delivery boys :winky:

We had 2 large and some wedges (but plenty left over between 3 of us)

Anyway (back on topic) the finish on the calipers is almost like a proper powder coat. You like it ?

Do you like the chrome decals too ?

[Gord]

Very good day then :D

Yes i like :D

[dipsetdeano]

Nice work Wozza B) Where did you get the decals from? they look sweeet

I'll be doing mine in the summer either red or gold on me black lex hmmmm...

[aaronabbott]

looking good there woz,it reminds me i need to redo mine ready for the summer

[DJ Wozza]

Nice work Wozza B) Where did you get the decals from? they look sweeet

I bought them on E-Bay about a year ago. Been taking my time to paint the calipers tho

[aaronabbott]

Nice work Wozza B) Where did you get the decals from? they look sweeet

I bought them on E-Bay about a year ago. Been taking my time to paint the calipers tho

dont the club still sell them

[aztecbandit1]

Its about floody time you did them :P Looking good though matey :D

[DJ Wozza]

Aaron I don't think the Club ever sold the Chrome ones, just looked on E-Bay and

couldn't see any chrome ones either now

[Gord]

Aaron I don't think the Club ever sold the Chrome ones

Yep Steve sold them, used to sell out very fast if i remember right :D

[aztecbandit1]

Aaron I don't think the Club ever sold the Chrome ones

Only sold them for a bit but non left in the shop now as Steve only did a limited run on them

[DJ Wozza]

I bought them that long ago it could have been from Steve (apologies if I did mate :winky:)

They defo look better than the plain white, but they have no curve like the white ones.

(hint for someone to make curved chromieeees :D)

[aztecbandit1]

I bought them that long ago it could have been from Steve (apologies if I did mate :winky:)

They defo look better than the plain white, but they have no curve like the white ones.

(hint for someone to make curved chromieeees :D)

yes mate you brought them off Steve :winky: click here :-)

:D

[DJ Wozza]

oh yes silly me

[aztecbandit1]

so whats next on your list matey apart from your screen bit? :D

[DJ Wozza]

Hmmm now I've started, clay bar and several step polish seal wax etc next week.

I am trying to get the time to put in the Screen into the Sat-Nav before the WIM open day.

Also maybe use the dynamat style sound deadning I've had sitting around for ages

(the boot lid, bulkhead behind the rear seat and under the rear bench, and possibly front doors).

I seem to have built up a big list of things to do and am finally getting around to doing them :D

[VVProtocolVV]

Nice, did u take the calipers off to paint them or did u paint them with the caliper on? Now that i've seen my caliper in original colour, i might get my calipers in black with white font...lol, but since i have 3 red calipers, i might as well do my new one in red (saves alot of work!). Also have you applied a coat of clear lacquer over the decals to protect them? Also noticed the decals you have for the front is straight, whereas mines slightly curved.....but never the less, nice job!

[DJ Wozza]

Paited in situ with small brushes, also no lacquer, just losts of coats of Hammerite Smooth.

The decals were a limited edition Chrome ones from LOC I now remember (thanks Chris ), they didn't come in curved.

[Parthiban]

Looks very nice mate, very neat job :)

I put two coats of clear lacquer on mine to protect the stickers, but many have said you don't need them so it should be fine.

[DJ Wozza]

Fingers crossed :D

[Geoffers]

I feel like a pizza but I'm allergic to cheese.

[black 300sport]

Looks really good mate,must do mine.The paint you used,i take it was high temp paint?