best caliper paint?

[BIG_G_1979]

Hi guys I have painted my calipers with silver heatproof paint and although look ok they're not very glossy looking, so any recommendations? I'm looking the finish of a new Brembo caliper thanks

 

[Mrhanky]

Hi guys I have painted my calipers with silver heatproof paint and although look ok they're not very glossy looking, so any recommendations? I'm looking the finish of a new Brembo caliper thanks

You need high temp clear coat to get the glossy look you want.

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Thanks so much so I'll do them again only with a high temp clear coat I'll post some results any idea where to buy the clear coat? Also do u know if it's available as a brush on? Rather that a rattle can

 

[Mrhanky]

Thanks so much so I'll do them again only with a high temp clear coat I'll post some results any idea where to buy the clear coat? Also do u know if it's available as a brush on? Rather that a rattle can

Don't think I have seen a brush on version and due to its viscosity im not sure a good finish could be obtained without a spray can.

I got mine from eBay iirc.

 

[Mrhanky]

Don't think I have seen a brush on version and due to its viscosity im not sure a good finish could be obtained without a spray can.

I got mine from eBay iirc.

Here is the item number 251424560834

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Thanks any pics of yours finished?

 

[StuartK]

Can highly recommend brake Caliper specialist in Nottingham. It's not cheap but trust me when I say it's invincible!!!

 

[BIG_G_1979]

They look awesome unfortunately I live in Belfast so a bit far for me

 

[StuartK]

They look awesome unfortunately I live in Belfast so a bit far for me

He does mail order of you have a week he can turn them round. So remove calipers and send off to him

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Here's a pic of mine at moment as you can see look ok but not shiny or glossy


http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/garethbevan59/media/DSC_0831_zpskynilvwq.jpg.html

 

[streethawk]

Hi bud I used VHT paint off eBay and VHT clear after. A clean and scotch brite calipers first then iirc 4 coats colour then 3 clear. Here's some pics. Oh put decals on after colour then clear over.

 

[rom1]

I used this, in black, took 2 coats finished to a nice glossy finish. Black not showing on website but usually a few tins in store. A little goes a very long way and has shown no signs of wear after 1 year.

Halfords Brake Caliper Paint Red 25...

 

[AMGeed]

Hi bud I used VHT paint off eBay and VHT clear after. A clean and scotch brite calipers first then iirc 4 coats colour then 3 clear. Here's some pics. Oh put decals on after colour then clear over.

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Good job. Worth doing yourself for that finish

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Thanks guys so I've opted for this paint (to try something different (in gold) I have also bought brembo decals as opted for Merc ones last time this paint is a 2 pack so should be a good finish and very durable, I used smooth silver hamerite last time although it's not an awful job just want a better finish, I'll keep u posted once this kit arrives.
Here's the eBay links to what I've bought

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231089020627&alt=web

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381191912277&alt=web

Streethawk they look awesome bud! Very nice I was torn with what colour would mine hopefully gold will sit nice with silver

 

[thompssx]

look great

 

[Lit91]

Thanks guys so I've opted for this paint (to try something different (in gold) I have also bought brembo decals as opted for Merc ones last time this paint is a 2 pack so should be a good finish and very durable, I used smooth silver hamerite last time although it's not an awful job just want a better finish, I'll keep u posted once this kit arrives.
Here's the eBay links to what I've bought

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231089020627&alt=web

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=381191912277&alt=web

Streethawk they look awesome bud! Very nice I was torn with what colour would mine hopefully gold will sit nice with silver

Did you buy the clear top coat? New/different coloured paint won't add much gloss.

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Did you buy the clear top coat? New/different coloured paint won't add much gloss.

Hi yes I bought some vht clear coat I'll post some results when completed

 

[BIG_G_1979]

So here's the results I'm fairly happy with them now although I did have a few goes at them as the gold paint turned out crap quality....

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/garethbevan59/DSC_0831_zpskynilvwq.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/garethbevan59/Mobile Uploads/DSC_0013_zpsimth70wz.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/garethbevan59/Mobile Uploads/DSC_0014_zps6ead3xqy.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/garethbevan59/Mobile Uploads/DSC_0022_zps7uhtk39g.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/garethbevan59/Mobile Uploads/DSC_0023_zpsmwudxl1h.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/garethbevan59/Mobile Uploads/DSC_0025_zpsczti4ygj.jpg

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w407/garethbevan59/Mobile Uploads/DSC_0026_zpsnmrjn6fc.jpg

 

[AMGeed]

So what colour did they end up?
I'm seeing silver, orange and red in those pics.

Nice work with them all.

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Sorry should have explained more, the silver was the way I painted them when I bought the car a year ago, the orange is actually red it's just the way the sun was shining on them so red is the new colour