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Title: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: Nodz on August 07, 2016, 02:03:27 pm

As title, I changed the front and rear pads yesterday and the paint is shot, especially the rears. What paint has anyone used or can recommend?

I can get E-Tech for £11, Foliatec for £19 or rather than caliper paint go for hammerite?

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: rich83 on August 07, 2016, 02:04:30 pm

Foliatec.

I used hsmmerite on my rears and wish I hadn't.

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: 4ndy on August 07, 2016, 02:17:48 pm

Had this on previous cars lasted well http://rustoleum.co.uk/metal-paint/combicolor.html 

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: grey golfster on August 07, 2016, 02:45:45 pm

Nevr used Hammerite on calipers. Elesewhere v good.

Used Foliatec on my old fronts, waste of time and money. 3 coats aplied, and really needed another!

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: rich83 on August 07, 2016, 04:22:36 pm

You must not have used it correctly. I did 2 sets of r32 fronts and it worked perfectly with 2/3 coats.

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: Shoduchi on August 07, 2016, 04:36:10 pm

My Ed. 30 has the calipers painted red with Foliatec spray. Seems to be holding fine. :happy2:

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: grey golfster on August 07, 2016, 06:57:31 pm

Quote from: rich83 on August 07, 2016, 04:22:36 pm

You must not have used it correctly. I did 2 sets of r32 fronts and it worked perfectly with 2/3 coats.

I reckon it might have been old stock. It also took forever to "dry" for a two pack.

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: Nodz on August 07, 2016, 09:37:08 pm

Cheers guys, I'll get some Foliatec ordered from ECP as they sent me a 25% off code.

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: bonelorry on August 07, 2016, 09:58:30 pm

I am a Hammerite fan, Done countless sets over the Years on different cars. All good.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
Post by: Paradox1 on August 08, 2016, 10:43:50 am

I've used Hammerite on calipers before and as long as you take your time and clear the caliper before and give them time to dry they will be fine.

However, I havent used hammerite on my 4pots