Painting brake calipers

chrispy. · Post by **chrispy.** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 8:26 pm

Hi all

Was thinking of recently about painting my calipers

Dad recommended Hammerite paint.

Anyone else done this?

greypolo9n3 · Post by **greypolo9n3** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:20 pm

how about brake caliper paint? lol

calvinw1 · Post by **calvinw1** » Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:34 pm

x2 for caliper paint

chrispy. · Post by **chrispy.** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 10:03 am

Have you two done it?

Ben90 · Post by **Ben90** » Sat Sep 14, 2013 12:35 pm

I've done mine with Hammerite direct-to-rust and the finish is still really good 5 months and many pressure washes later. The tin says '8 year protection' - if that's true it'll see the car out to the scrapheap. A small tin will be more than enough, I used less than half a tin on four calipers with two coats.

It says direct to rust but obviously you'll have to get your hands dirty with a brass-bristle brush (the ones shaped like toothbrushes are good for calipers) to remove all of the loose rust and create a smooth surface for a good finish, I used a dremel which was brilliant but don't forget face mask and goggles.

Hope this helps.

chrispy. · Post by **chrispy.** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:43 am

Nice! Thanks for the advise
You got any pictures?

Ben90 · Post by **Ben90** » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:17 am

In my thread mate in member's rides

Pavlos12 · Post by **Pavlos12** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:09 am

Hammerite all the way!

funlovincriminal · Post by **funlovincriminal** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 4:36 pm

Hammerite is fine. I've used it a few times, no real need to buy special caliper paint.

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