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Brake Calipers
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Fletch89
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Brake Calipers
Has anyone got any experience of painting their brake calipers? Any do's or don'ts? Any brands to look out for, good and bad?
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X5-D-Sport
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Re: Brake Calipers
Yeah, done this to mine... for years.... you will need to repaint the fronts every 6 months, as the heat & dust will bite into the paint, but its also a good reason to check your pads & pipes etc at the the same time..
pm me with you email address & I will wizz you some decent pictures.
Re paint... I get the Halfords RED Caliper paint..... a good wire brushing is required 1st, then a wash off with soapy water..... dry in the sun for a few hours & paint a hot caliper.
I use the Brush on paint, as the spray tends to flake off soon after..
Paint a thin layer 1st, allow to dry for an hour, then a 2nd coat.... don't put too much on & spread it around for a drip free finish...
When dried & hardened a couple of days later, thoroughly wash with soapy water, rinse, dry & then spray a coat of clear Wheel lacquer in a couple of light dust coats to seal the paint.
Specifically the Alloy wheel lacquer because it is a much harder more durable finish then body lacquer.
Use the Halfords own brand paint/lacquer to ensure compatibility of chemicals.
Job Done.
pm me with you email address & I will wizz you some decent pictures.
Re paint... I get the Halfords RED Caliper paint..... a good wire brushing is required 1st, then a wash off with soapy water..... dry in the sun for a few hours & paint a hot caliper.
I use the Brush on paint, as the spray tends to flake off soon after..
Paint a thin layer 1st, allow to dry for an hour, then a 2nd coat.... don't put too much on & spread it around for a drip free finish...
When dried & hardened a couple of days later, thoroughly wash with soapy water, rinse, dry & then spray a coat of clear Wheel lacquer in a couple of light dust coats to seal the paint.
Specifically the Alloy wheel lacquer because it is a much harder more durable finish then body lacquer.
Use the Halfords own brand paint/lacquer to ensure compatibility of chemicals.
Job Done.