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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Mark b on 20 May 2013, 09:47

Title: THE EPIC Caliper paint question
Post by: Mark b on 20 May 2013, 09:47

Morning all basically I painted my calipers a few months back in red using hammerite hammered finish but I want them blue now to match my car colour but can I paint over the red using smooth finish or do I need to removed the red paint 1st

Title: Re: Caliper paint question
Post by: Wayne on 20 May 2013, 10:50

Just paint over the top, give them a rub down first and you may need a few coats to get a good coverage.

Title: Re: Caliper paint question
Post by: Mark b on 20 May 2013, 11:45

Cool cheers Wayne ill give it a go thanks

Title: Re: Caliper paint question
Post by: Len on 21 May 2013, 12:44

I would strip it right back as in my experience the two dont stick well.
Plus too much paint holds the heat in more.

Title: Re: Caliper paint question
Post by: Mark b on 21 May 2013, 17:03

Would I get away with it if I use a wire brush to get as much off as I can

Title: Re: Caliper paint question
Post by: Wayne on 21 May 2013, 20:58

Quote from: Mark b on 21 May 2013, 17:03

Would I get away with it if I use a wire brush to get as much off as I can

Yes that will be fine :afro: