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Luke's GTI Build Thread - Update June 2018
lukemk5gti:
Sorry @Shoduchi it was actually yourself that advised me on this about 6 months ago and I picked up the mk6 ones there and then but only updated thread now so it wasn't fresh in my mind!
Changed now to reflect part number 1K8943021C
Shoduchi:
Nice! I'm glad you're also happy with them. :happy2:
lukemk5gti:
So it has been 2 years almost to the day when I painted my brake calipers and they still look great after a quick wash. Great isn't perfect though and since my wheels are off being diamond cut I figure I'd spend the day getting them painted once more.
I started by sanding it all back down (middle of sanding):
Then the first couple coats of 650 degree red paint:
Now all 4 wheels are coated before lacquering:
Some 650 degree black paint for the retaining clips:
Around 5 coats of lacquer later and I have a very well protected high gloss caliper:
While I was waiting for each coat to dry I tackled the exhaust once more. Soaked in high strength cleaner for a while before adding a fine wire brush attachment to my drill and buffing with chrome polish. Results before I buffed to a reflective coating. Have to say they turned out better than my first attempt on page 1:
bad devotions:
nice work on the exhaust tips. I ended up using various wet n dry sandpapers, brasso and a dremmel with a polishing kit on mine. I still have some stubborn stains though that won't shift. What cleaner did you use?
Also, what paint did you use on your calipers?
lukemk5gti:
I used high strength alloy cleaner followed by chemical guys APC undiluted. Apply to a cloth and wrap it around the exhaust for a bit!
Paint was VHT 650degree in red for caliper and black for retaining pin http://www.vhtpaint.com/
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