roland rat 11 Posted July 1, 2006 just bought a pair of 307 hdi callipers and want to paint them black.only question o have is that is it ok to paint them with hammerite? ash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonnie205 1 Posted July 1, 2006 Why oh why do people paint bits with hamerite. Its not an automotive product and in my opinion should never be used on any part of a car. It looks poor, its heavy, its will help keep heat in the brakes etc. Its ok for painting metal gates or a work bench but should never be used on a car. Why not just wire brush the callipers and they will look spot on. hammerite will get in the sliders and all over the seals etc. Painted callipers looks a mess full stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted July 1, 2006 Why oh why do people paint bits with hamerite. Its not an automotive product and in my opinion should never be used on any part of a car. It looks poor, its heavy, its will help keep heat in the brakes etc. Its ok for painting metal gates or a work bench but should never be used on a car. Why not just wire brush the callipers and they will look spot on. hammerite will get in the sliders and all over the seals etc. Painted callipers looks a mess full stop. It doesn't get in the sliders, it doesn't get in the seals, and it works fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted July 1, 2006 I think most people get it all over the place, I;ve seen loads like it and after a couple of months they do look horrid, I'm for the clean metal or plated look myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted July 2, 2006 If i was to paint my calipers i think i'd use the proper heat/chemical resistant caliper paint. Loads on Ebay. If youve got a steady hand they can look good but i agree with miles most are a mess http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted July 2, 2006 I painted mine in gold hammerite and think they look good, seems to be lasting just fine and was careful not to cover sliders and seals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roland rat 11 Posted July 2, 2006 oooo shiney!!!think ill give it a miss then dont want brakes that dont work!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted July 2, 2006 oooo shiney!!!think ill give it a miss then dont want brakes that dont work!!! So long as you do a good job of masking up the seals there's no chance of that happening. Very slim chance of it even if you don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foltan 0 Posted July 3, 2006 I painted mine in gold hammerite and think they look good, seems to be lasting just fine and was careful not to cover sliders and seals. theyre gold anyway?!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEKNOPUG 3 Posted July 3, 2006 They'll stay that colour for a month and then will get covered in brake dust and general road grime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rippthrough 98 Posted July 3, 2006 They'll stay that colour for a month and then will get covered in brake dust and general road grime. Not as badly as if they aren't painted though. I removed nearly half a kilo(!) of caked on brake dust and mud before painting my 307 calipers. -Phillip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shevy 4 Posted July 4, 2006 If i was to paint my calipers i think i'd use the proper heat/chemical resistant caliper paint. Loads on Ebay. If youve got a steady hand they can look good but i agree with miles most are a mess http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Thats a link to some 205 front suspension ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted July 4, 2006 Its changed, it was for some black caliper paint............obviously Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
