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Title: Red Enamel Paint from Halfords????????
Post by: VWstevo on 05 March 2010, 12:43

Hi

Question 4u, I want to paint my calipers red I went to Halford to buy the Caliper paint bu they didn't have any so I bought the red enamel paint instead, will this be ok to use or do I need the caliper paint. Thanks.

Title: Re: Red Enamel Paint from Halfords????????
Post by: LazyLunatic on 05 March 2010, 12:49

sure it will be fine bud. i used hammerite!

Title: Re: Red Enamel Paint from Halfords????????
Post by: VWstevo on 05 March 2010, 12:51

Quote from: LazyLunatic on 05 March 2010, 12:49

sure it will be fine bud. i used hammerite!

Kool, thanks buddy

Title: Re: Red Enamel Paint from Halfords????????
Post by: Carl MK3 GTI 8V on 05 March 2010, 13:16

ye man thats grand for calipers you can use hammerite aswel! not a bad option as hammerite make some good colours if you wanna get adventurous!! :grin:

Title: Re: Red Enamel Paint from Halfords????????
Post by: Wayne on 05 March 2010, 14:12

Have always used hammerite

Title: Re: Red Enamel Paint from Halfords????????
Post by: Deano2711 on 05 March 2010, 15:03

I used a normal red primer then normal red paint and finished with a few coats of lacquer to protect the colour and make them shine when washed. Anything works and looks great when done.      Cheers      Deano

Title: Re: Red Enamel Paint from Halfords????????
Post by: azzrobz on 05 March 2010, 16:07

tbh hammerite is the best solution.
all you gota do is wire brush them, wash them down then apply, gives a perfectly good shine, i bet you could get away without even wire brushing them. probably one of the most durable paints out there. plus its alot cheaper than the halfords kit.