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Title: Caliper spruce up
Post by: Gtiain on March 13, 2011, 10:15:42 pm

Want to give my calipers a coat because they've faded a little bit. Can anyone recommend some paint? Cheers.

I don't know if this was posted in the right section!

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: Boothy on March 14, 2011, 12:47:35 am

I believe halfrauds do a specific caliber paint that's heat resistant etc. Don't think it was too pricey either so might be worth a try.

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: Greeners on March 14, 2011, 09:47:39 am

If I were you I'd try some polish and wax first!  :wink:

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: Saint Steve on March 14, 2011, 09:50:48 am

Quote from: Greeners on March 14, 2011, 09:47:39 am

If I were you I'd try some polish and wax first!  :wink:

Alloys off, and get in there with the tooth brush, and you might just surprise yourself, how the paint is in better condition then you think.

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: RedRobin on March 14, 2011, 11:24:44 am

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If you don't have a spare toothbrush and really want to paint them then use Savage Brake Caliper Paint Kit - It's made specifically for the job.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=savage+caliper+paint&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: Gtiain on March 14, 2011, 11:29:27 am

Thanks for the replies chaps. I'll give them a good scrub and see how they look. Cheers.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: Gene Hunt on March 14, 2011, 01:29:18 pm

Quote from: Saint Steve on March 14, 2011, 09:50:48 am

Quote from: Greeners on March 14, 2011, 09:47:39 am

If I were you I'd try some polish and wax first!  :wink:

Alloys off, and get in there with the tooth brush, and you might just surprise yourself, how the paint is in better condition then you think.

...........make shure it's the wife's tootbrush tho. :grin:

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on March 14, 2011, 02:34:59 pm

Handy tip..


Wheel off and rub (no brushes) with fairly liquid, brought many a fahooked caliper back to life with that one.......

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: RedRobin on March 14, 2011, 02:41:35 pm

Quote from: DaveB1970 on March 14, 2011, 02:34:59 pm

Handy tip..

Wheel off and rub (no brushes) with fairly liquid, brought many a fahooked caliper back to life with that one.......

....Neat Fairy L with a cloth?

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on March 14, 2011, 02:57:40 pm

Nope.... I find best results neat fairly liquid and rub with your hands  :congrats:  , then another rub whilst rinsing with luke warm water

Title: Re: Caliper spruce up
Post by: MPS on March 16, 2011, 10:58:14 pm

Quote from: DaveB1970 on March 14, 2011, 02:34:59 pm

Handy tip..


Wheel off and rub (no brushes) with fairly liquid, brought many a fahooked caliper back to life with that one.......

Is that the stuff made for the Chinese market?  :grin: