MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: RedGolfDom on July 02, 2015, 05:33:58 pm
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Going to be painting my brake calipers yellow in the next couple of weeks so just wondering what paint have people used? Seen a few people say they use a brush one and others spray. And also because I'm going to probably just do it whilst theyre still on should I remove the pads before painting and mask everything else?
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Iv just painted mine using E-Tech paint i was quite impressed with it, dries within 30 mins for recoat and a nice smooth finish
They were previously painted using Foliatec paint + hardener, was also impressed with this but it dries as more of a plastic feeling when dry
With both paints i used a flat artist brush as it gives a fantastic smooth finish and makes getting into small spaces easier
For the backs i removed the calipers and pads for the fronts i removed the anti rattle clip
depending on how good of a painter you are you don't really need to mask anything for painting with a brush (I'm a decorator so i didn't mask)
If you go the spray route then EVERYTHING needs to be masked that you don't want painting
Foliatec
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F2012-07%2F25C35DD5-507C-453B-AC4F-D9A8F7D76770_zps2rg5oozi.jpg&hash=90dd49d021bf51541d4af8dc6453111ceb471f33)
E-Tech
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Thanks man! I'll probably go the brush route then as it seems like it would be easier to do! Also nice jobs on yours :congrats:
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+1 for brushing on, I recommend paint from here, best I've ever used...
http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com/high_temperature_brake_caliper_paint.html#.VZWJtE0nQTg
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Also, clean everything as well as you can before painting.
I'm lead to believe a light sanding before painting as well (and a further good clean) makes the finish even better?
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I painted mine black with radiator paint so the heat wouldn't cause problems
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To be fair, any old enamel paint will be fine, it's no different to the Foliatec or E-Tech stuff.
You might as well save the cash and just buy Hammerite.
I used it on my Corrado calipers and it was on there until I sold the car about 4 years later. Never had any problems or issues with heat etc.
Special caliper paint is just a scam.
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To be fair, any old enamel paint will be fine, it's no different to the Foliatec or E-Tech stuff.
You might as well save the cash and just buy Hammerite.
I used it on my Corrado calipers and it was on there until I sold the car about 4 years later. Never had any problems or issues with heat etc.
Special caliper paint is just a scam.
Yep, hammerite is what I used :happy2:
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To be fair, any old enamel paint will be fine, it's no different to the Foliatec or E-Tech stuff.
You might as well save the cash and just buy Hammerite.
I used it on my Corrado calipers and it was on there until I sold the car about 4 years later. Never had any problems or issues with heat etc.
Special caliper paint is just a scam.
TOTALLY AGREE JUST USE HAMMERITE BEST STUFF.