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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Brads MK2 GTI on 08 January 2012, 19:38

Title: Savage brake caliper paint
Post by: Brads MK2 GTI on 08 January 2012, 19:38

Anyone ever used their caliper paint and any feedback? Or any other decent recommendations?

Title: Re: Savage brake caliper paint
Post by: Mr Blue on 08 January 2012, 23:36

hammerite ftw

Title: Re: Savage brake caliper paint
Post by: Brads MK2 GTI on 09 January 2012, 09:27

Plain old Hammerite? Or do they do their own VHT / caliper paint? I've heard a 2 part epoxy paint is best?

Title: Re: Savage brake caliper paint
Post by: danny_p on 09 January 2012, 21:57

problemwith painting brake calipers is getting a good key.

they tend to be coverd in sh!t and rusty and people only clean them in a half arsed manner so paint only sticks in a half arsed manner.  hammerite is good at clinging onto not much.  VHT paint tolerate heat well but demand excelent surface prep or they just fal l off

if you shot blasted them pritty much any paint would stick and stay. 

Title: Re: Savage brake caliper paint
Post by: Wayne on 09 January 2012, 23:50

Give them a good wire brush then smoothrite will be fine

Title: Re: Savage brake caliper paint
Post by: Brads MK2 GTI on 10 January 2012, 12:07

Anyone know anything about these?

http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com/high_temperature_brake_caliper_paint.html

Title: Re: Savage brake caliper paint
Post by: Mr Blue on 10 January 2012, 12:24

plain old hammerite! Get white and mix your own colour if you want. As above its all about prep. clean off any grime. paint on and drys within the hour. job done!