Mojo

OK folks,

I've been thinking about doing this for ages, but I have no idea how to do it to get the best possible finish and I don't want to **** it up.
So, can someone please tell me...
* What paint to use for the best finish?
* Best way to apply it... ie taking the brakes apart completely or painting on car etc?
* How long the process takes and how many coats of paint / laquer I'm likely to need?

I'm concerned that I'm going to start the job and then suddenly realise I don't have enough time to do a proper job.

Any other tips or experiences much appreciated

Cheers

Mojo

[Edited by Mojo - 8/19/2002 9:36:22 AM]

Brun

This should help.

Mojo

cheers fella

Mojo

bttp
simply because I'm looking to find out how long the process takes and whether one product is better than another?

Cheers

Mojo

TelBoy

I used the kit they do in Halfords too, worked very well.

Like all these things though, the longer you take to do it, the better the result will probably be. If you are ok to remove the calipers, that will save you a truck load of time.
I did mine when i wasn't familiar enough with the car to do that, so in situ, it took me about 4 hours, from washing the calipers, wire brushing them, and putting on two coats of paint.

Well worth it though...

Mojo

thanks for the info Telboy... do you have any pictures?

Mojo

SDUKES

Did mine red with the halfords foliatec kit - looks good, just have to wait 24 before you can use the car after youve done it...

Mojo

so it sounds like everyone has done them in situ?
is it easy not to get any paint on the discs? What about painting hard to reach areas, do they matter?

Dyney

Take the pads out and slide some card in to mask off the disk.

You don't see the areas behind the caliper, so it's up to you if you want to paint it. If your doing the front of the caliper you might as well do the back
Just use a small brush for the hard to reach areas and take your time!!!

Cleaning properly is the key!!!!!

Iain.

tntsystems

all this caliper laqcuer bollox is just that. I cleaned with brake cleaner, then wire brush, then painted with engine lacquer (available at most road user stores etc..) withstands high temps (obviously) and cost little over 4 quid for a tin. I will say, however, that it will soon be covered in brake dust and a pain in the ****!

Moles Dad

In-situ, washed and dried, used Halfords product, 1st coat 'seals' in the ****, 2nd coat is the finish and looks ok.

Looks MUCH better a couple of days later when it has weathered in!

Laquer does not act like paint, dries much faster as you are trying to apply it

If you c8ck up, just let it dry and go over it

Good luck.

ktm1974

how did u lot paint the subaru down the side?(to make it look good)

thanks

paul

Dyney

Carefully!!! with a model brush or you could used a hard roller