MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: chrispygti on May 18, 2014, 11:00:27 pm

Title: Caliper paint
Post by: chrispygti on May 18, 2014, 11:00:27 pm
Hi all,

Looking to re paint my calipers. Any recommendations on firstly the best red paint to use (was thinking of a colour change but think I'll stick to red) and the best method?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: bacillus on May 19, 2014, 07:40:56 am
Best paint to use.  http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/caliper-paint/foliatec-brake-caliper-paint-and-engine-lacquer
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: DamoP on May 19, 2014, 10:05:03 am
i used to use hammerright, much cheaper and i found harder wearing
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: SurreyED30 on May 19, 2014, 06:36:42 pm
I used hammerite this weekend mate 2x coats

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae104%2Fjakebraham%2Fimagejpg5_zpsbfd96187.jpg&hash=eb8a6194e8c11fd84ab7ad8c340da9c4a2a976b7)
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: chrispygti on May 19, 2014, 06:43:47 pm
That looks decent. Did you just give them a clean over and then paint on the existing finish?
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: SurreyED30 on May 19, 2014, 06:46:19 pm
Yeah I cleaned the gunk and crap off with white spirit then gave them a little rubbing down with sandpaper to get the flakey bits off then painted them with 2 coats
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: chrispygti on May 19, 2014, 06:52:02 pm
Would this be ok?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161305937492
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: SurreyED30 on May 19, 2014, 06:53:40 pm
Don't see why not mate, think that's the same I used ? I will double check when I go up the shed  later :happy2:
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: chrispygti on May 19, 2014, 06:57:52 pm
Amazing. Thanks so much for your help. Really appreciate it.
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: DamoP on May 19, 2014, 07:04:15 pm
I used hammerite this weekend mate 2x coats

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fae104%2Fjakebraham%2Fimagejpg5_zpsbfd96187.jpg&hash=eb8a6194e8c11fd84ab7ad8c340da9c4a2a976b7)

Hammerite is great stuff and better colour choice than caliper paint
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: SurreyED30 on May 19, 2014, 07:16:45 pm
I think the red hammerite really pops behind the black TD's now. Few people at work today said " have you painted your brake thingys " I'm impressed with the colour finish
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: DamoP on May 19, 2014, 07:18:05 pm
I think the red hammerite really pops behind the black TD's now. Few people at work today said " have you painted your brake thingys " I'm impressed with the colour finish

best thing about it is you have loads left and can redo them when ever you want, as a posed to a one off deal with the caliper paint  :laugh:
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: SurreyED30 on May 19, 2014, 07:21:34 pm
I probably used 1/10th of the tin using 2 coats on all 4 calipers
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: DamoP on June 09, 2014, 04:14:34 pm
I probably used 1/10th of the tin using 2 coats on all 4 calipers
massive saving and just as good IMO
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: xjay1337 on June 09, 2014, 04:40:21 pm
Prep is most important thing.

Hammerite is perfectly fine if you take your time

We wet sprayed mine...
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: Andy on June 09, 2014, 04:50:59 pm
yes did mine in hammerite also
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: toosmiles on June 09, 2014, 04:54:30 pm
a very good clean process first like xjay said then hammerite smooth over the weekend
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk1cupra%2FK1%2FIMG_20140609_161613_zps48c27bab.jpg&hash=9eb7570ccfefc9974af01c40fa91b5c9ff674a30)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fk1cupra%2FK1%2FIMG_20140609_161640_zps3abcc815.jpg&hash=b752918b63a713d38bd222e1753cd26999dfc186)
not perfect but alot better
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: SurreyED30 on June 09, 2014, 06:03:40 pm
Look great mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: th3_f15t on June 12, 2014, 02:07:09 pm
Sorry to hi-jack, but I may be doing a similar job on the girlfriends GTI. So as far as method goes;

1. Clean off all dirt and dust with brake cleaner and spirits
2. Wire brush then sand to remove all loose paint and leave a clean, rough surface for the paint to bond
3. Paint first coat and leave for 24 hours to set properly. Apply layers until a smooth finish is obtained

Anything I've missed?
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: xjay1337 on June 12, 2014, 02:14:58 pm
Why would you wait 24 hrs after first coat before applying additional ones?
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: rich83 on June 12, 2014, 02:45:05 pm
Foliatec...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Frich%2Fimg%2FCar%2520Stuff%2FIMG_4006.JPG&hash=340b667ce683bfd4710ce51f843b4b2c388e7c64)

2/3 coats
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: DamoP on June 12, 2014, 03:33:47 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi992.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf48%2Fdemon666uk%2F007-3.jpg&hash=cc36b4e4ec32c720fe2ccd0be475fa01dc778637) (http://s992.photobucket.com/user/demon666uk/media/007-3.jpg.html)
hammerite smooth 2/3 coats
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: lukemk5gti on June 13, 2014, 12:26:56 pm
Sorry to hi-jack, but I may be doing a similar job on the girlfriends GTI. So as far as method goes;

1. Clean off all dirt and dust with brake cleaner and spirits
2. Wire brush then sand to remove all loose paint and leave a clean, rough surface for the paint to bond
3. Paint first coat and leave for 24 hours to set properly. Apply layers until a smooth finish is obtained

Anything I've missed?

I literally painted my calipers last night and found this thread this morning. I used spray paint as it gives a more even finish.

Steps as follows:
1) Apply brake cleaner and leave to penetrate
2) Scrape flakey paint off with flat screwdriver or wire brush and remove quick release spring from front calipers only.
3) Clean over entire surface with brillo pad
4) Sand entire brake down with sandpaper, I started with 600grit.
5) Mask over entire area and don't forget the middle of the caliper or you'll spray the discs too.
6) When you're ready to spray give it one last decent spray with brake cleaner so there's no lingering dust.
7) Spray over with a very light coat of ted temperature resistant paint. I used 650degree paint. Remember if you put on too much it will form droplets so go light.
8) The temperature resistant paint dries very quickly and I parked my car to face the sun. Apply 2/3 coats until you're happy.
9) Start applying clear laquer spray paint to calipers. I used 4 coats of very light spray.
10) Fit the quick release brake spring back into the front caliper. Do it very carefully or you'll scratch your brand new calipers!!!!!!

Note: While I was waiting for my paint coats to dry I was repairing the light scuffs on my alloys using your typical alloy repair kit. I don't know if I was lucky with the paint but each coat dried within 20minutes facing the sun at about 22degrees.

I've taken a load of photos of each stage so give me a shout if you need any help!
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: nicky on June 13, 2014, 12:48:12 pm
I used Japlac

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fa279%2Fnickystonehouse%2Fnull-33.jpg&hash=81157123377ee7a3f772cce09fbb544ba66d9314)
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: th3_f15t on June 13, 2014, 01:18:32 pm
Why would you wait 24 hrs after first coat before applying additional ones?

Never used hammerite paint so assumed it'd need drying time between coats.
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: DanMaytee on June 13, 2014, 02:21:08 pm
I used Hammerite Hammered Blue.  I gave them a really quick go over with a wire brush (literally 20 secs on each), gave them all one coat then another coat 30 minutes later.  Still look good to this day :)

(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/998348_188611697973286_329136126_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: Monkey10 on June 15, 2014, 09:03:04 am
Hammerite for me too. Rubbed down to bare metal as paint was very flakey, 2 coats of paint with a brush. Looks nice and neat and a lot better now not faded and peeling. Fronts to do next weekend!
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: JC88 on June 16, 2014, 10:21:08 pm
Heard some mixed responses from this recently but don't know if any of you guys can shine any light on this, I've given some calipers a couple of coats of hammerite smooth and theres a couple of spots which will need rubbing back and whatnot :S but does anyone know if you can effectively wet sand the hammerite back a bit and then clear coat it with a VHT lacquer? Some googling has led to it possibly bubbling and wrinkling the hammerite..... Anyone able to advise? :S
Title: Re: Caliper paint
Post by: ello on June 24, 2014, 10:15:05 pm
Best paint to use.  http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/caliper-paint/foliatec-brake-caliper-paint-and-engine-lacquer

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