BusEngineer 7 Posted March 26, 2010 I want to tidy up the look of my calipers so im going to paint them red Had a quick look on EBay and there are millions of kits so im after recommendations, as id like it to last and i dont want them looking orangey What do you suggest? These are two ive seen on the bay:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brake-caliper-paint-...=item1c112f6753 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted March 26, 2010 This looks like a really expensive way to do it to me. Can't you just buy some heatproof (VHT) paint from a motor factors and do it that way? I used halfords radiator enamel paint when I done some of mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallby 39 Posted March 26, 2010 I used a tin of red Hammerite paint from either Halfords or B&Q when I did my 206 calipers, turned out pretty good too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woo83 0 Posted March 26, 2010 The halfords engine enamel tins are suprisingly good, I did my engine & calipers with it, it comes in a tin to be brushed on but you can thin it with white spirit and spray it. Gives a nice fishish too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRL 14 1 Cars Posted March 26, 2010 I used halford stuff it came out more pink colured than red rubbish. I was given one they sell on ebay as a kit it comes with a can of cleaner and paint hardener I think its german and it works well stayed on better than other ones i have had powder coated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_exe 1 Posted March 26, 2010 Hammerite did the job for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,536 Posted March 26, 2010 I've also used the Halfords brush on stuff, but then I did them black so no colour issues for me. Seems to have survived OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woo83 0 Posted March 26, 2010 I've not had any issues either and I used the red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes 86 1 Cars Posted March 26, 2010 hammerite brush on works every time, dont need to waste money on those kits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusEngineer 7 Posted March 27, 2010 Thanks for the advice fellas Invaluable as ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted March 27, 2010 I have gone for the hammered gunmetal silver look. Thinning Hammerite down a bit gives a much better finish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites