Caliper Paint

ECBMW · 04-22-2010, 08:53 AM

Im considering to paint the calipers black on my car.....What would you guys recommend i use and how should i prepare the surface (if i need to do this, that is)?

Thanks

SiKkBaSs · 04-22-2010, 09:06 AM

Hammerite.

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xenon · 04-22-2010, 09:47 AM

Wire brush the disc bells and the caliper surfaces and use hammerite. Don't paint the sliding caliper parts though.

ECBMW · 04-22-2010, 09:53 AM

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Hammerite.

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Is this the product http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165495

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Originally Posted by xenon

Wire brush the disc bells and the caliper surfaces and use hammerite. Don't paint the sliding caliper parts though.

Where about would the sliding parts of the caliper be? (First time im painting them

)

Thanks guys

xenon · 04-22-2010, 09:54 AM

Don't paint the front parts of the caliper; just do the bits facing you, so to speak.

That paint is fine.

SiKkBaSs · 04-22-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

That paint is fine.

This.

Dr Dave · 04-22-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

This.

That

Smoothrite is just the job

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- Paul - · 04-22-2010, 02:14 PM

Do you not need high temp paint?

xenon · 04-23-2010, 02:42 AM

^ nope. The calipers can get hot(ish) and the disc bell can gety warm(ish) but not to the extent where high temperature paint is needed.

ElegantSpoon · 04-23-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Hammerite.

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Used this before works like a charm and even months later you can just wipe the dirt off the smooth finish.

Dr Dave · 04-23-2010, 03:45 PM

But make sure it is the smooth variety and not the hammered metal finish one.

ElegantSpoon · 04-24-2010, 04:42 AM

Daves right there

ECBMW · 04-24-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

But make sure it is the smooth variety and not the hammered metal finish one.

Thanks....i was just about to buy the satin finish

Dr Dave · 04-24-2010, 02:13 PM

"Smoothrite" is what you need, small pot is sufficient.

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xenon Major General 1471 Rep 8,200 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Wire brush the disc bells and the caliper surfaces and use hammerite. Don't paint the sliding caliper parts though. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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xenon Major General 1471 Rep 8,200 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Don't paint the front parts of the caliper; just do the bits facing you, so to speak. That paint is fine. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2 Last edited by xenon; 04-22-2010 at 10:28 AM..
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xenon Major General 1471 Rep 8,200 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	^ nope. The calipers can get hot(ish) and the disc bell can gety warm(ish) but not to the extent where high temperature paint is needed. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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