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Offline Mark b

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THE EPIC Caliper paint question
« 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
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Re: Caliper paint question
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Caliper paint question
« Reply #2 on: 20 May 2013, 11:45 »
Cool cheers Wayne ill give it a go thanks
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Re: Caliper paint question
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Caliper paint question
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Caliper paint question
« Reply #5 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:
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