Caliper modding (question)

[Mcdermott]

Really want to pain my Calipers but have no idea what to do, i had a look at them today and they didnt look too smooth. How did people on here do theirs? i only have a normal jack so im assuming it would take forever to do it

[glenboy]

Just clean them best you can with wire brush and some brake cleaner,once dry just give them 2 or 3 coats of hammerite smooth paint,should dry within an hour of painting,good luck.........

[Deadman]

I rubbed mine back with a sander using 180 grit removing the majority of the casting marks, degreased using meths, masked, coat of two pack primer. Once dry, applied 3 coats of two pack polyurethane and got a lovely deep shine.

If you're doing at home however, you can't go far wrong with Glenboy's advice. Just make sure you take your time to clean them and remove any crap before you start painting.

[Genterz]

They're really easy mate. Hopefully doing mine 2moz if it stays dry.
The Hammerite paint (or proper caliper paint if u use it) will smoothen out the appearance of the calipers. It makes cleaning them a lot easier

[Mcdermott]

cheers lads

im not sure if ill do this one on my own, im not the best with a paintbrush!

I really like the look of them tho so I'll need to figure something out!

[Danwells72]

its an easy job, i did mine like glenboy said, just make sure you mask anything you dont want painted.

[Mcdermott]

does anyone have any picutures of this?

before, after, during.....

[Danwells72]

i have after and i will soon be repainting the, so will have part 1 after, part 2 before during and after

[Deadman]

Just after I'm afraid and not a great photo at that:

[ditchp]

as stated above, brake cleaner and lot's of it, wire brush and plenty of elbow grease.....you can also use engine laquer @ about £5 a tin from a local car spare's place and dries realy quick, also heat resistant and avaliable in many colour's.....

hth