MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: TopsGTI on October 07, 2010, 05:27:48 pm

Title: Brake Caliper Paint Code
Post by: TopsGTI on October 07, 2010, 05:27:48 pm

As above does anyone know the paint code for the red brake calipers??

Regards

Tops.

Title: Re: Brake Caliper Paint Code
Post by: brianb on October 11, 2010, 03:03:41 pm

Ive just painted mine mate and they look mint. Got a tin of red caliper paint from halfords for £9.99 done the trick  :happy2:

Title: Re: Brake Caliper Paint Code
Post by: daz5182 on October 12, 2010, 11:18:19 am

just done mine too with "odds and ends" plasticote enamel paint from B&Q cost me £2.99, 1 pot did all 4.

Used it on other cars and the finish is really good and they don't peel from heat.

Ta

Title: Re: Brake Caliper Paint Code
Post by: TopsGTI on October 17, 2010, 10:28:06 am

Cheers guys I will give that a go sometime next week I think  :happy2:

Title: Re: Brake Caliper Paint Code
Post by: swf7y on October 17, 2010, 10:33:21 am

How about Hammerite smooth red paint? I've never used it or anything else on my calipers but always hear it's brilliant. Preparation is key, make sure u clean all the grime and sand down your calipers for a great finish rather than a 'looks better' finish. Wire brush helps too.  :happy2: