Doish13 Posted 30April, 2013 Report Share Posted 30April, 2013 I'm considering painting my brake Callipers red on my SC- I know it may look naff however has anyone here ever done this and do you have a recommendation on paint to use as will need to be high temp tolerant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 30April, 2013 Report Share Posted 30April, 2013 You can buy brake paint off the shelf and any parts shop. Though don't cheap out and get the $10 can. Spend up big on a $20 can of the good stuff. You will get a better finish and it will take longer to fade. The most important thing is to clean them before painting them. Once you have got them nice and clean let them dry and then clean them again. Seeing as you have been to the parts shop to buy the paint you should also grab yourself a can of brake cleaner. It will help with the hard to get off baked on dust. Don't get it in any cuts as it hurts like a B! While you are doing a bang up job of cleaning the callipers leave the paint can out in the sun to warm up. This will help with can pressure and also help with the flow of paint. Thats about the gist of it but any questions you know how to get me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 30April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 30April, 2013 Word to your mutha - thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera28 Posted 30April, 2013 Report Share Posted 30April, 2013 Foliatec make a kit for painting brakes it includes degreaser, brushes, cloth and paint. I bought the kit and used it to touch up my calipers and it seemed to work well. The paint is evil stuff though so don't get it on your hands as it is bastard to get off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 Paint them Silver/Grey. or get them Cad Plated. Don't paint them red please!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr356 Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 ^ what he said replated with new kits through 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJames Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 Startling use of the word "genuine".Good for front dics, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 Another accessory for the push bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 Paint them Silver/Grey. or get them Cad Plated. Don't paint them red please!!!! +1 no red calipers! I used silver/aluminum VHT brake paint. It looked a bit "clean" at first, but after a while the brake dust gave them a nice lived in patina. there's that word again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 Just sayin.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 1May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 Go a photo of your patina bits Harvs? Mine has 35 years of maturing - same effect without the over spray? I've tried to google discs on old Porgas etc etc Ps I have a surprise for you later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 No car at the moment. When I get her back, rest assured I will be putting plenty of dust on those calipers. Photos will have to wait. How many sleeps until the "surprise" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 1May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 What happened to your car? I'm embarrassed to say its 2 months over due however should be ready tomorrow ... Watch your back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 1May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 Bloody hell James I just typed it into eBay and you can get covers in every colour of the rainbow from silver to yellow and even .... Red. I think its a bit silly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 Alternator shit itself on the same day fuel inj. gremlins reappeared. Something to do with pita USA spec. electronic fuel control system. It's in good hands now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 I like the idea of red on your car. It is a standard caliper colour for hot Pcars, as is yellow on later models, so won't look out of place IMO. Not sure why everyone is hating on it, as big reds are a common upgrade so you see it a lot. Guess it comes down to what you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 2May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 I didn't get the outrage either? I thought red against black Fuchs on a white car would look ok. I also thought I had reasonable taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 2May, 2013 Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 Don't feel so bad D. I think it's just a case of cringe/fatigue after the spate of copy-cat red calipers after Porsche released the "big reds" in the 80's. or was that the 90's? Do a decent job on the red paint and all will be forgiven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 2May, 2013 Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 Red brake calipers are like Euro style numberplates...everyone has then now, even if you're driving a Jap car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 2May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 I have Euro Plates caver ... Are you saying i am main stream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 2May, 2013 Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 Depends on what colour you do the calipers.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 2May, 2013 Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 That caver is soooo offensive with his generalisations... pfft ha only kidding caver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doish13 Posted 2May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 Note to self: Round-house Caver next time we meet up. Im getting those caliper covers (Brembo) in Pink and putting them on your Boxter when you sleep....they are only $11 for the set after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 2May, 2013 Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 You're buying me a present??? Wow!! Thanks mate....!! How lucky am I??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 2May, 2013 Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 How about some of these to finish of the freshly painted calipers? Guaranteed to improve the braking power http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brembo-Brembos-Hi-Temp-Brake-Caliper-Decal-Sticker-Set-of-6-/230973549240?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35c718aab8&vxp=mtr#ht_898wt_1141 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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