Brake caliper paint

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Brake caliper paint

Post by redbandit12 » Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:58 am

Just a quick question on whether a special paint is needed for brake calipers.
I can't see them getting that hot like the discs will.
Can anyone recommend anything.
Can't make my mind up on colour, silver, black or gold. Choices, choices !!!!!!

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Re: Brake caliper paint

Post by Evilchicken0 » Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:29 am

It's not the heat it's the brake dust, brake fluid and cleaner that's the problem.
Ask a specialist how much to hard anodise or coat them ... I've heard caliper paint is Ok though.

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Re: Brake caliper paint

Post by willandrip » Wed Jan 28, 2015 4:51 pm

I used brake caliper paint on a few refurbs.
The gold is a barstool to try and get a good finish with, its like piss with flakes in it. :down:
A red box doth not a Snap On make.

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Re: Brake caliper paint

Post by Evilchicken0 » Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:25 pm

willandrip wrote: its like piss with flakes in it. :down:
Did you go to the doctor about that ?

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Re: Brake caliper paint

Post by willandrip » Wed Jan 28, 2015 5:44 pm

Never you mind; you're far too nosey gettin ! :oops:
A red box doth not a Snap On make.

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Re: Brake caliper paint

Post by Evilchicken0 » Wed Jan 28, 2015 6:49 pm

My nose is fine thanks


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