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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: A-Kai on 21 April 2024, 11:44
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Hi all,
So I just got back from a European road trip (and wow our UK roads are genuinely terrible). However, you can imagine my surprise when I walk out to my car this morning and notice that the paint from the front left brake calliper has decided to stay in France (probably).
It seems the paint bubbled and chipped off the calliper. Does anyone have any advice on what paint I can buy to respray the section of the calliper? It’s only about 2-3cm in diameter but noticeable. Ideally, I’d like to avoid taking off the calliper completely and just mask off everything and spray the section I need to.
I also have VW warranty but I doubt this is covered. Any advice would be most appreciated!
(2019 GTI PP by the way)
Thank you!
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If the paint has bubbled, then that could suggest they’ve been repainted by a previous owner with an unsuitable paint - i.e. one that’s not able to withstand high temperatures as the calipers will get hot as a result of brakes usage. Assuming they have been repainted, then the calipers might not have been prepped prior to repainting.
I don’t think your warranty will cover it. Assuming your warranty is VW’s Approved Used warranty, then it’s a mechanical and electrical warranty covering sudden and unexpected failure of mechanical and electrical components. Paintwork is part of the ‘bodywork’ definition and bodywork is a specific exclusion.
I’d suggest you use a high temperature paint when repainting them or a paint that’s specifically designed to be used on brake calipers. It might also be worth watching a few ‘how to’ YouTube videos on the best way to prep and paint them.
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Last time i did mine i used TechniQ Brake Caliper paint. I cant read the tin properly as paint has run down the side of the can but it looks like - Atomic Red
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If the paint has bubbled, then that could suggest they’ve been repainted by a previous owner with an unsuitable paint - i.e. one that’s not able to withstand high temperatures as the calipers will get hot as a result of brakes usage. Assuming they have been repainted, then the calipers might not have been prepped prior to repainting.
I don’t think your warranty will cover it. Assuming your warranty is VW’s Approved Used warranty, then it’s a mechanical and electrical warranty covering sudden and unexpected failure of mechanical and electrical components. Paintwork is part of the ‘bodywork’ definition and bodywork is a specific exclusion.
I’d suggest you use a high temperature paint when repainting them or a paint that’s specifically designed to be used on brake calipers. It might also be worth watching a few ‘how to’ YouTube videos on the best way to prep and paint them.
High temp paint - got it! Any ideas what brand would do the job? And I think you’re right with the “badly prepped and re-painted” theory. See the picture below, it’s starting to bubble across so might need to strip the callipers out and repaint the unit.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tgTKG5t7/IMG-3696.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HrqZQbNC)
Thank you! So Atomic Red is the colour then. Mind if I ask why you had to repaint yours?
Last time i did mine i used TechniQ Brake Caliper paint. I cant read the tin properly as paint has run down the side of the can but it looks like - Atomic Red
Is Atomic Red the exact colour name for the brake callipers? Also kind if I ask why you had to repaint yours? Is this a common occurrence?
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Where it says "GTI" is just a plate which presses into the caliper.
Part number 5G0698221.
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High temp paint - got it! Any ideas what brand would do the job? And I think you’re right with the “badly prepped and re-painted” theory. See the picture below, it’s starting to bubble across so might need to strip the callipers out and repaint the unit.
I think I’d give TechniQ Brake Caliper paint a try as recommended by @watchdog. It withstands high temperatures and is available either in a tin to brush on or in aerosol form to spray on.
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Where it says "GTI" is just a plate which presses into the caliper.
Part number 5G0698221.
thanks for this info
for some reason the lettering is fading on mine. Not sure if a previous owner has been over enthusiastic with cleaning products or something else caused it,
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I'd personally just respray the entire caliper. You'll never get a paint match on that, as the paint will have faded with heat over time and if you touch it in, it will just annoy you when you look at it next.
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Where it says "GTI" is just a plate which presses into the caliper.
Part number 5G0698221.
thanks for this info
for some reason the lettering is fading on mine. Not sure if a previous owner has been over enthusiastic with cleaning products or something else caused it,
You can get replacement decals from places like EZMods for a few £ ea I replaced them on my R calipers
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Where it says "GTI" is just a plate which presses into the caliper.
Part number 5G0698221.
You lil legend, thank you! Saved me from creating a mess with paint. I had a quick browse online, looks like they’re not readily available only. Any ideas where one could source these from? Otherwise I’ll ask my local VW garage to see if they can bring some in for me.
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Your local TPS should be able to order them for you, some won't deal with the public though.
https://tps.trade/info/centre-finder
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Your local TPS should be able to order them for you, some won't deal with the public though.
https://tps.trade/info/centre-finder
Awesome, thank you! I’ll give them a buzz
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Good luck, list time I checked there were non available anywhere in Europe only ones for Seat and Golf R's.
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So fun update… could not source a new caliper plate from anywhere so decided to get some vinyl and “GTI” stickers and do it myself. Should’ve been a 20 min job to remove the wheel and the plate.
From what I understood, the plates should just pop off and may require gentle persuasion using a screw driver or trim removal tool. Exactly what I did and now my plate is in two pieces.
(https://i.postimg.cc/fWfStvM4/IMG-1606.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w33jnLtF)
Didn’t take much for the plate to snap and no matter how I angle the screw driver, the plate won’t budge. In fact, it broke one of my screw drivers… I have a slight feeling that whoever owned it before may have glued them in place, as I’m sure it should not take this much force to remove them.
Any one got any advice on dealing with this? If it’s actually glued on, I may need to replace the whole caliper.
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So fun update… could not source a new caliper plate from anywhere so decided to get some vinyl and “GTI” stickers and do it myself. Should’ve been a 20 min job to remove the wheel and the plate.
From what I understood, the plates should just pop off and may require gentle persuasion using a screw driver or trim removal tool. Exactly what I did and now my plate is in two pieces.
(https://i.postimg.cc/fWfStvM4/IMG-1606.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w33jnLtF)
Didn’t take much for the plate to snap and no matter how I angle the screw driver, the plate won’t budge. In fact, it broke one of my screw drivers… I have a slight feeling that whoever owned it before may have glued them in place, as I’m sure it should not take this much force to remove them.
Any one got any advice on dealing with this? If it’s actually glued on, I may need to replace the whole caliper.
You can still buy the plates for the R and Cupra, I'd just buy them and paint them red.
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Good luck getting a new plate, VW dealers told me last year that there are non available and VW are not making them anymore separate from a new PP caliper.
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There appear to be some seat cupra plates on ebay- same part number. If you are repainting callipers and plates then you will get a perfect match. Need decals. Suggest you get just the letters as there is often a poor colour match if you get decals with red background. Good hunting.
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Cheers folks. Well turns out that the plates are glued in. The only viable method of removal will be a complete caliper change. So instead I glue the piece back on and wrapped it using some reflective vinyl wrap. (If you’re ham fisted like myself, I recommend getting a professional to do it because it’s a nightmare…)
I’m expecting the wrap to peel and lift at some point, so while it was a fun experiment I’ll likely need to replace the caliper in the near future. A new one is going for around £260-280…
(https://i.postimg.cc/g0DpFBz9/IMG-1613.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3ydV2109)
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Good job. But vinyl wrap? Won't that come off as soon as the brakes get hot?
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Good job. But vinyl wrap? Won't that come off as soon as the brakes get hot?
It’s a vinyl wrap designed for brake callipers and should easily withstand the temperatures. A friend of mine used the same wrap on his C63 AMG and it’s still going strong 6 months later!
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If you need a new caliper, you could upgrade both sides to the mk8 ones :wink:
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Good job. But vinyl wrap? Won't that come off as soon as the brakes get hot?
It’s a vinyl wrap designed for brake callipers and should easily withstand the temperatures. A friend of mine used the same wrap on his C63 AMG and it’s still going strong 6 months later!
I live and learn :)