I am sure this is nothing new to most of you as yours are already done,
but finally after ages of thinking about it the only question was Red or Black

1. Car up on 4 Axle Stands
2. Calipers were wire brushed thoroughly and cleaned. Lots of swearing for rain interuption at this stage
3. Several (& I do mean several) coats of Hammerite Smooth Red applied by some small brushes
4. Lots of patience to avoid the slap it on mentality
5. By the time one wheel was finished, move onto the next wheel in in circular motion round the car.
6. Time to give the wheels a good clean whilst awaiting paint to dry/harden
7. Apply Chrome decals


8. Re-fit wheels (carefully), stand back and admire
9. Take pictures quick as it's getting dark (they are a deeper red than they look but had to use a flash).





10. Say many thanks to PCIronmike for mountains of help, and a nice Pizza for lunch
(not forgetting Mrs PCIronmike for the endless supply of Diet Coke out of the fridge)

I'm really glad I went for the the Chrome Decals & Red in the end (it was very close between Red & Black)
I stopped at a garage on the way home to have a look under the light and am very happy with the results.

Next week I wanna do the full clay bar, polish, seal & wax thing.
Paul your paintwork is incredible !!

Nice what sort of pizza did you have

Stuffed crust Super Supreme with no black olives and extra red onion

Nice, from where 7inch or bigger

not gonna advertise but one of the big 2 delivery boys
We had 2 large and some wedges (but plenty left over between 3 of us)

Anyway (back on topic) the finish on the calipers is almost like a proper powder coat. You like it ?

Do you like the chrome decals too ?

Very good day then

Yes i like

Nice work Wozza Where did you get the decals from? they look sweeet

I'll be doing mine in the summer either red or gold on me black lex hmmmm...

looking good there woz,it reminds me i need to redo mine ready for the summer

I bought them on E-Bay about a year ago. Been taking my time to paint the calipers tho

dont the club still sell them

Its about floody time you did them Looking good though matey

Aaron I don't think the Club ever sold the Chrome ones, just looked on E-Bay and
couldn't see any chrome ones either now

Yep Steve sold them, used to sell out very fast if i remember right

Only sold them for a bit but non left in the shop now as Steve only did a limited run on them

I bought them that long ago it could have been from Steve (apologies if I did mate )

They defo look better than the plain white, but they have no curve like the white ones.
(hint for someone to make curved chromieeees )

yes mate you brought them off Steve click here :-)

oh yes silly me

so whats next on your list matey apart from your screen bit?

Hmmm now I've started, Clay bar and several step polish seal wax etc next week.
I am trying to get the time to put in the Screen into the Sat-Nav before the WIM open day.
Also maybe use the dynamat style sound deadning I've had sitting around for ages
(the boot lid, bulkhead behind the rear seat and under the rear bench, and possibly front doors).

I seem to have built up a big list of things to do and am finally getting around to doing them

Nice, did u take the calipers off to paint them or did u paint them with the caliper on? Now that i've seen my caliper in original colour, i might get my calipers in black with white font...lol, but since i have 3 red calipers, i might as well do my new one in red (saves alot of work!). Also have you applied a coat of clear lacquer over the decals to protect them? Also noticed the decals you have for the front is straight, whereas mines slightly curved.....but never the less, nice job!

Paited in situ with small brushes, also no lacquer, just losts of coats of Hammerite Smooth.
The decals were a limited edition Chrome ones from LOC I now remember (thanks Chris ), they didn't come in curved.

Looks very nice mate, very neat job

I put two coats of clear lacquer on mine to protect the stickers, but many have said you don't need them so it should be fine.

Fingers crossed

I feel like a pizza but I'm allergic to cheese.

Looks really good mate,must do mine.The paint you used,i take it was high temp paint?

No

Looks good mate,

Stav

Looking good there mate, will be doin mine again before the blackpool meet

You are pulling my leg now???? it is high temp paint right?

looks a top job woz

Looks great wozza!!!!!


Think its just normal hammerite mate! thats what i did mine with and they have been fine for the last two years

If the car looks like something from a Sony Bravia advert after a few days then no.

Either way it will look snazzy.

Aren't you glad you did that "Colouring In" course now? Joined up writing next mate.

Seriously, they look great.

I used Hammerite smooth blue on mine. No probs with it. Axle stands would have saved me a lot of time though. Decals look well Wozza, didn't know they were available in chrome. I went with the curved white vinyl ones.

No and No

looks good fella.

i did mine 2 years ago in hammerite smooth black with white caliper decals and NO lacquer - to date they all look in mint condition and no flaking or anything. the lacquer isn't a must, but it won't hurt to apply a coat if u have only used a couple layers of paint initially.

Nah. Bit of Vinyl silk. Can't beat it.

Geoffers!


Looks great Wozza, your painting looks superb! Well Done!

I have always just used Hammerite smooth and been impressed with the finish.

PS Was the Pizza a Deep Dish or Thin and Crispy?

I did mention before (making mental note never to introduce food into a topic again)
it was Stuffed Crust, and mighty tasty mate it was too

Very Cool

Prefer Dulux myself, but each to their own........

Yep the axle stands would have made it quite easy and quick too - I just did it with the standard jack which meant a lot of jacking up and taking wheels off and putting them back on!

Really cool looking calipers - nice work Wozza !! Get's me in mood to do mine - black I like !

Gut wrench is Wozza , when I'd finished em , my own Son said "they're better than yours Dad" ( picture Homer Simpson strangling Bart ) Why you little...................
Honestly tho Mate they look mint and I think the photo's don't do em justice , wait till the suns on em and the chrome decals are twinkling away , ooooohhhh , back of me trousers going tight .
Glad to of been of service Matey .
next week I'll clay her for ya an get rid of the little marks on the rims , sweeeeet.
Regards
Paul.

It will be like Karate kid's left and right hands "Wax on" (thats u) "Wax off " (that's me )
I'll fit your front light too when I'm down.

Quality bruv . Seeya Mon , I have an appointment Monday at about 1pm but it will only take about half hour mate so its cool .

Ahhh so you picking the Pizza up on monday then

Superb thread, sorry for the dredge but this has inspired me to paint my calipers(first mod to my is200). Has anyone got a link to the lexus decal stickers that I can pop on my calipers? Thanks!

Plenty on Ebay. For example item no. 320133580566

TG

Thought they also sold them in the club shop ?
Anyways best of luck, take your time & you can't go wrong.
(remember Axle Stands !!)

Wozza - I don't have any axle stands! a jack will have to suffice.

I'll be painting my calipers black I think so that's a journey to focus after work.

Ayup u still lovein it i did mine on the jack