caliper paint removal...

[shb1988]

i've ordered a brake upgrade for my car from mann3210 but the calipers are painted blue, what's the easiest way to remove the paint off them as i will be painting them orange

thanks in advance

stephen

[John LE]

Depends what they are painted with. If it's hammerite it will probably scrape off. Failing that paint stripper

[shb1988]

ahh excellent will paint stripper be ok for it? (won't damage any of the insides?)

[John LE]

Avoid getting it on the rubber and you should be fine. If they are well covered with paint then you could key the calipers with sand paper (or a wire brush) and paint over the top of it

[shb1988]

they look like they have been done pretty damned well so might try that, they are in his for sale thread and look mint condition

[Ginge7289]

£50 is a bargain in my eyes, will look mint when they are on the car.

[shb1988]

Thanks ginge hopefully will look good

[mucklestone]

I would not try to remove it all. I would rub it down with sand paper and repaint.... I would not risk paint strippers anywhere near the seals!!!

[shb1988]

also when fitting these brakes (302mm) i've read that the cars have heat shields behind the brake, so would these fit ok? or will i need new heat shields? my car is a 1.9 120 and has the 285 mm as standard.

[John LE]

I think it might just be on the rear that you have to trim/change the shields mate. I went from 285-302-314 and never had to do anything to the shields