Justicevr6 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Anyone know what the best sort of paint there is for painting the calipers and disc's ( not the face I know) %-6 I just want to make them look better as you can see the clearly through the wheel spokes. Link to post Share on other sites
six appeal 53 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I use Hammerite mate. Link to post Share on other sites
Seademon 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I used silver hammerite on mine - still on their! If you want a pic of what they'll look like pm me Link to post Share on other sites
Justicevr6 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Cheers chaps, I never gave Hammerite a thought so it withstands the heat from the brakes then. Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 yep did mine a few weeks back lasts ages before it dulls ../../e107_files/public/1127233739_2067_FT79076_102_0230_.jpg' alt='1127233739_2067_FT79076_102_0230_.jpg'> Link to post Share on other sites
mattverth 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 You can buy special High Temperature Paint.....Matt Link to post Share on other sites
Silky 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 What did you clean them with before painting them ? Link to post Share on other sites
RIX 0 Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 i don.t think it Link to post Share on other sites
mattverth 0 Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 As well as being able to get special high temp brake paint, you can clean the brakes with....wait for it.............brake cleaning solution %-6 %-6 %-6 On the shelf next to the brake paint %-6 %-6 and what do my calipers look like?Rust colour!New calipers are the best solution!!! Link to post Share on other sites
binliner 0 Posted October 31, 2005 Report Share Posted October 31, 2005 New calipers are the best solution!!!a wire brush and a small tin of hammerite is a lot cheaper and quicker than new calipers! Link to post Share on other sites
mattverth 0 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 True, but are not reknowned for increased braking performance. I take your point though, the thread appears to be about looks. Given my photo, I should1) Pay this thread some attention2)Use the cleaner and paint I bought Link to post Share on other sites
c4mbl 1 Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 u can get a thing called smoothrite, which i hear is better for doing the calipers, last longer and gives a better finish. Link to post Share on other sites
ian 182 0 Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 purple monster what wheels are they,they look greatian Link to post Share on other sites
Petesvw 0 Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Ian, think they are RH cups mate! Nick is MIA at the mo??I got some brake paint off the bay, STP stuff with cleaner! Not got round to useing it yet tho!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Rich 3 Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 The wheels on his car are RH ZW1's Link to post Share on other sites
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