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Title: Brake caliper painting
Post by: lukejenks101 on February 03, 2012, 09:19:54 am
I want to paint my calipers and stripe the same colour, I have found a colour I want to use but it isn't a colour that is available high temp. Would I be able to use normal aerosol? I used it on my brembos on my old 306 and it was fine but they didn't get that hot.
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: nezquick on February 03, 2012, 09:49:48 am
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/caliper-paint

Check out the foliatec
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: monte on February 03, 2012, 09:50:30 am
Tbh mate I'm not sure about the front calipers...they do get hot.

But on my rears I used some very high temp paint followed by normal halfords satin black aerosol.
(the high temp paint went a Matt grey colour when dry)

2years laterand the finish of the rear calipers is still amazing!!!
They look almost plasticoated  :wink:
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: vRS_Pagey on February 03, 2012, 09:55:17 am
Might have to try that myself Carlo, started stripping the rear calipers you sent me for powder coating, and wish I hadn't........ :sad1:  I wonder if enamel paint will be ok?  Paints4u supply aerosol or brush on in RAL colours!
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: monte on February 08, 2012, 10:19:18 pm
Might have to try that myself Carlo, started stripping the rear calipers you sent me for powder coating, and wish I hadn't........ :sad1:  I wonder if enamel paint will be ok?  Paints4u supply aerosol or brush on in RAL colours!

I took this photo the other day lee to show you, but I forgot to post it….not sure if you can see the caliper finish properly  :ashamed:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0473.jpg%3Ft%3D1328739075&hash=ed8a5aadc7a97f55b4dc8a8ebbbdc0ef14036949)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0471.jpg%3Ft%3D1328739075&hash=3de916216887dcdc3790607651f3c01ab9cb1a39)
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: jimk04 on February 08, 2012, 10:37:39 pm
On my mk2 a few years ago I repainted some 996 calipers for it. Just used a can of tornado red and lacquer. Never had a problem in 3 years of some.serious use.
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: Phil Miller on February 08, 2012, 10:42:02 pm
Ipainted my GTI front calipers in smooth rite red when i fitted them (18 months ago) and when i clean the car they still look spot on, my mate sprayed his with non high temp paint and his look like the paint has burnt
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: lukejenks101 on February 09, 2012, 08:34:18 am
Might have to try that myself Carlo, started stripping the rear calipers you sent me for powder coating, and wish I hadn't........ :sad1:  I wonder if enamel paint will be ok?  Paints4u supply aerosol or brush on in RAL colours!

I took this photo the other day lee to show you, but I forgot to post it….not sure if you can see the caliper finish properly  :ashamed:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0473.jpg%3Ft%3D1328739075&hash=ed8a5aadc7a97f55b4dc8a8ebbbdc0ef14036949)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2FIMG_0471.jpg%3Ft%3D1328739075&hash=3de916216887dcdc3790607651f3c01ab9cb1a39)
I want those wheels!  :drool:
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: monte on February 11, 2012, 01:37:49 am
If you do decide to use the High temp paint, just make sure you let it dry well and the give is a sand with wet n dry before you use the normal spray paint  :wink:
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: vRS_Pagey on February 11, 2012, 10:19:53 am
I want those wheels!  :drool:

You're not the only one, arguably the best looking wheels on a ED30, ever!  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drinking:
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: lukejenks101 on February 11, 2012, 06:09:26 pm
I want those wheels!  :drool:

You're not the only one, arguably the best looking wheels on a ED30, ever!  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drinking:
There is a seller on eBay I think they are £399 or £499 but that's without three :(
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: the bruce on March 27, 2012, 01:10:07 am
Looks awesome !!!  :happy2: :happy2:

This looks even more impressive:  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcqkuvw.bay.livefilestore.com%2Fy1pStKbbzDpEKuy6cIS3hjYBsaz8sT90xlexs87Yrf2Jv9Dff_hsNaitJSxk2lF7HmDlGtFoaOnu_I%2F288971140982987&hash=8771608573cfcb55eadd49323d9382ff8c94990e)
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: sanj on March 27, 2012, 07:47:13 am
Looks awesome !!!  :happy2: :happy2:

This looks even more impressive:  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcqkuvw.bay.livefilestore.com%2Fy1pStKbbzDpEKuy6cIS3hjYBsaz8sT90xlexs87Yrf2Jv9Dff_hsNaitJSxk2lF7HmDlGtFoaOnu_I%2F288971140982987&hash=8771608573cfcb55eadd49323d9382ff8c94990e)

WTF! :grin:
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: muckipup on March 27, 2012, 01:29:40 pm
Looks awesome !!!  :happy2: :happy2:

This looks even more impressive:  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcqkuvw.bay.livefilestore.com%2Fy1pStKbbzDpEKuy6cIS3hjYBsaz8sT90xlexs87Yrf2Jv9Dff_hsNaitJSxk2lF7HmDlGtFoaOnu_I%2F288971140982987&hash=8771608573cfcb55eadd49323d9382ff8c94990e)

Oh lordy!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: essoman on March 27, 2012, 05:19:45 pm
Try this paint, it is a near perfect match to the OE red colour and is a specific for brake calipers.I used it on mine a year ago and they still look brand new.

Here is the link-http://www.rtecshop.com/shop/brakes/e-tech-caliper-paint/e-tech-caliper-paint-red.html
Title: Re: Brake caliper painting
Post by: Richn83 on March 27, 2012, 09:58:14 pm
I've just used the tech stuff to paint up my nqsbbk I've been really impressed with it, it was easier as they are off the car but nice gloss and colour.