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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: navmk4gti on 26 October 2009, 11:48

Title: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 26 October 2009, 11:48

just recieved some calipers today.. pretty p!ssed of that the packaging is ripped and has oil all over it  :angry:

is it safe to jet wash the calipers?? or are they meant be oiled or greased whatever  :undecided: stupid q i know but never messed around with calipers  :rolleyes:

am i right in saying i need japlac paint to paint them red? also what laquer do i need

they are already painted red but its a proper crap job and its flaked  :sick:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 26 October 2009, 20:00

 :undecided:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 26 October 2009, 21:40

Cleaning

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/297398/1975205.aspx#1975205

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: GOLF_STU on 26 October 2009, 22:42

can of brake/clutch cleaner  :wink:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 27 October 2009, 01:46

thanks for link but will de greaser do it ?? or carb cleaner?

also what paint should i use heard about something called japlac a while ago on here cant seem find it up on search now  :undecided:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: john-d on 27 October 2009, 10:09

hammerite

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 27 October 2009, 10:48

heres what i used nav and still had some left to after painting all four http://www.foliatecshop.co.uk/caliperpaint/ (http://www.foliatecshop.co.uk/caliperpaint/)
and just added some extra laquer after painting using some of the halfords stuff  :wink:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: Stronz on 27 October 2009, 10:58

Quote from: john-d on 27 October 2009, 10:09

hammerite

+1.

I used Hammerite too, did it a few months ago now and still looking good.

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 27 October 2009, 15:23

Quote from: northeast_gti-t on 27 October 2009, 10:48

heres what i used nav and still had some left to after painting all four http://www.foliatecshop.co.uk/caliperpaint/ (http://www.foliatecshop.co.uk/caliperpaint/)
and just added some extra laquer after painting using some of the halfords stuff  :wink:

£25 bit steep ... thought could get a paint tin for like £5  :lipsrsealed:  :laugh:

gonna pop down to halfords and see how much hammerite is.. if its ruffly same then ill jus buy the £25 foliateshop one  :wink:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: Stronz on 27 October 2009, 15:47

Think I picked up my hammerite for about £7 and theres is loads left over for another day / project.

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 27 October 2009, 16:38

is there anyway of knowing if there off a golf mk4 1.8T??

as cant seem find any part no. on em..all i know guy selling em off ebay said they are but iv had people claiming items are something when they are not!  :angry:

heres pics of em if anyone can clarify if they are  :smiley:

(they badly need a clean  :grin:)

(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/naveedali1/Image0228.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/naveedali1/Image0229.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/naveedali1/Image0230.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/naveedali1/Image0231.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/naveedali1/Image0232.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/naveedali1/Image0233.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/naveedali1/Image0234.jpg)
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/naveedali1/Image0235.jpg)

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: tg1 on 28 October 2009, 08:42

get the smallest pot of hammerite smooth imo, i bought one a few years ago and i've painted the calipers on over 5 cars.

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: Wazzzer on 28 October 2009, 11:58

they look like mk4 calipers to me

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 28 October 2009, 12:15

Quote from: Wazzzer on 28 October 2009, 11:58

they look like mk4 calipers to me

any bits missing you reckon wazzer?? gonna give em good clean on weekend.. so ill have a good lock for any codes or numbers myself then too  :smiley:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 28 October 2009, 14:25

i would say yes they are mk4 golf ones also and looks like most of the parts are there  :wink: just get em cleaned prepped and painted/laquered  :grin:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: G60GTI16V on 28 October 2009, 14:36

what was wrong with the ones on your car, buying another set is a bit of a waste if your moaning about cost of a tin of paint lol

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 28 October 2009, 18:06

Quote from: G60GTI16V on 28 October 2009, 14:36

what was wrong with the ones on your car, buying another set is a bit of a waste if your moaning about cost of a tin of paint lol

cus i aint got a garage where i can remove mine and paint them up as i need my car daily  :rolleyes:

and as for price well if can get something done cheaper why not  :grin:

Quote from: northeast_gti-t on 28 October 2009, 14:25

i would say yes they are mk4 golf ones also and looks like most of the parts are there  :wink: just get em cleaned prepped and painted/laquered  :grin:

wikid ..gonna start em on weekend should be done and on the car for monday  :cool:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: Mr_Orange on 28 October 2009, 18:09

Certainly look the same as my 2000 x plate AUM caliper kit.

Are you planning to get these cleaned/prepped up and fitted, then use the spare paint up on your old set before you punt them?

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 28 October 2009, 18:11

Quote from: Mr_Orange on 28 October 2009, 18:09

Certainly look the same as my 2000 x plate AUM caliper kit.

Are you planning to get these cleaned/prepped up and fitted, then use the spare paint up on your old set before you punt them?

planning on cleaning and painting the ones i got off ebay mate and just replace them with mine and then sell my old ones back off  :wink:

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: Mr_Orange on 28 October 2009, 18:15

Have you started cleaning them up yet?  Go steady with any hardcore cleaning, stick to the visible surfaces.
What state are the seals / pistons in?

Title: Re: calipers
Post by: navmk4gti on 28 October 2009, 19:26

Quote from: Mr_Orange on 28 October 2009, 18:15

Have you started cleaning them up yet?  Go steady with any hardcore cleaning, stick to the visible surfaces.
What state are the seals / pistons in?

2 b honest no idea what state the pistons  are in  :undecided:

gonna take em to a garage theres a chap there hes a x VW technician ill tell him give em a check see if everything is working :wink: