Roadie 0 Posted February 13, 2003 Has ne1 ever painted there callipers? If so what paint, how easy, and did the paint last? I got alot of nice space with me alloys and it would make a nice touch 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon TDI 0 Posted February 13, 2003 I've painted mine gold to keep it like brand new calipers. Used smooth finish Hammerite. Dead easy, 3 or 4 coats takes about 2 hours. It's lasted 2 years so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan 0 Posted February 13, 2003 ROADHOG, I painted my calipers recently and used Silver hamerite paint. I just removed the wheels, sanded and cleaned (with thinners) what I could see of the calipers, then painted them. I wanted to see what it would look like without going to all the bother off removing them 'n that. Since I done the job I've heard a few poeple comment about painting the calipers. One guy said that unless you use the proper paint you could end up with the calipers going on fire as, they do get pretty hot under braking. What I have noticed (maybe its a coincedance!!) is that one of my back calipers is now sticking :x . Maybe I painted over something I shouldn't have. BTW they do look cool 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadie 0 Posted February 13, 2003 Thanks 4 the input pple Is it a certain type of Hammerite paint or is it all standard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan 0 Posted February 13, 2003 I think the hammerite paint properties are the same. Its the finishos that are different, I used th smoother finish for mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana Man 0 Posted February 13, 2003 I ve used hamerite metal paint smooth finish in white on my calipers they are an absolute B*itch to keep clean all that dirty black braek dust really sticks to them, I'm probably gonna paint them a different colour as it's really hard to keep them looking good but hammerite seems to be the best paint to go for it's very hard wearing and lasts for ages!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadie 0 Posted February 13, 2003 Doh! and I was gonna choose white, best select a different colour :( Hmmm, luminous green or Royal blue or maybe even vibrant red or yellow.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted February 13, 2003 White callipers? :shock: Are you guys nuts? :lol: :crazyeyes: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana Man 0 Posted February 13, 2003 You should already know by now that I am nuts when it comes to me motors!!! :) White is alright as long as you dont let the brake dustsettle for too long the best thing is to give em a spray with brake cleaner and give em a wipe over that does the trick nicely!! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilsLadyC 0 Posted February 16, 2003 What I have noticed (maybe its a coincedance!!) is that one of my back calipers is now sticking :x . Maybe I painted over something I shouldn't have. I've heard a few people having problems with sticking calipers. As you say it probably is a coincidence. HTH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
