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Title: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: rdfcpete on April 04, 2015, 02:35:24 pm: Looking for some Dark Red (a cherry red look) caliper paint, ideally with next day delivery.

Any recommendations on where I can try to get it here for Wednesday please guys?

Thanks.
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: AJP on April 05, 2015, 04:33:10 pm: Being Easter if you definitely want it for Weds I'd wait til first thing Tuesday and phone around, maybe get next day delivery for a few quid extra.

You might not be so lucky if you order online. I personally find it easier to sort things using a phone rather than a mouse.

Try somewhere like Demon Tweaks.

Or you could always call in at Halfords or similar.
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: Andy on April 05, 2015, 04:52:37 pm: I used hammerite smooth but might be a bit to bright what your after
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: TForrest94 on April 07, 2015, 06:54:45 pm: I looked around for a while for candy apple/ cherry red for calipers and couldn't find any of the high temp variety, some people use normal paint and swear it works but I couldn't be bothered with the hassle of it going wrong after a few months, when I got my r32 set up I sent them all to brake caliper refurbs as I wasn't too sure on the condition and thought it best to be safe, they painted them for me while them had them there
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: KieranED30 on April 07, 2015, 07:22:50 pm: How does this look just done mine :happy2:
Hammerite Smooth!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7643/16432710494_5eefe14876_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r36WjJ)Full caliper refurb on the edition 30 (iPhone pic's) (https://flic.kr/p/r36WjJ) by Kieran Ray (https://www.flickr.com/people/112130365@N07/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: SiofChester on April 08, 2015, 04:21:52 pm: I use some gloss red enamel from B&Q. 7 quid for a can big enough for many coats. Highly recommended
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: rich83 on April 08, 2015, 04:58:09 pm: Quote from: KieranED30 on April 07, 2015, 07:22:50 pm
How does this look just done mine :happy2:
Hammerite Smooth!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7643/16432710494_5eefe14876_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r36WjJ)Full caliper refurb on the edition 30 (iPhone pic's) (https://flic.kr/p/r36WjJ) by Kieran Ray (https://www.flickr.com/people/112130365@N07/), on Flickr

They look spot on!
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: KieranED30 on April 09, 2015, 01:00:03 pm: Quote from: rich83 on April 08, 2015, 04:58:09 pm
Quote from: KieranED30 on April 07, 2015, 07:22:50 pm
How does this look just done mine :happy2:
Hammerite Smooth!

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7643/16432710494_5eefe14876_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r36WjJ)Full caliper refurb on the edition 30 (iPhone pic's) (https://flic.kr/p/r36WjJ) by Kieran Ray (https://www.flickr.com/people/112130365@N07/), on Flickr

They look spot on!

Cheers Rich :smiley:
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: rdfcpete on April 09, 2015, 06:17:26 pm: Quote from: SiofChester on April 08, 2015, 04:21:52 pm
I use some gloss red enamel from B&Q. 7 quid for a can big enough for many coats. Highly recommended

Is it quite a dark red Si?

How long has it been on? I'm sure you can convince me ;) @SiofChester (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2183)
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: akbarirfan on April 12, 2015, 09:11:23 pm: I've used japlac in the past, works well and gives a nice smooth finish.
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: rdfcpete on April 12, 2015, 10:18:57 pm: Quote from: akbarirfan on April 12, 2015, 09:11:23 pm
I've used japlac in the past, works well and gives a nice smooth finish.

How many coats works for you?
Title: Re: Caliper paint in Dark Red
Post by: SiofChester on April 13, 2015, 10:00:56 am: Quote from: rdfcpete on April 09, 2015, 06:17:26 pm
Quote from: SiofChester on April 08, 2015, 04:21:52 pm
I use some gloss red enamel from B&Q. 7 quid for a can big enough for many coats. Highly recommended

Is it quite a dark red Si?

How long has it been on? I'm sure you can convince me ;) @SiofChester (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2183)

Ignore the obvious brake dust ;) (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FSiGainey%2FeBay%2FEFA56F40-2BD3-45F1-8C74-08122B988081_zpsxepru1zb.jpg&hash=b6850de1911f878967fdc23c34d01347075116a8) been on a few months now, cant say I was particularly fussy about application either ;)