Wanting To Paint Callipers

[charlatan]

I'am wanting to clean and paint my callipers at the weekend. I was going to brush them down with a wire brush to get rid of all the loose muck. Then paint with some satin white hammerite and finally spray with colour of choice. I'am guesting you dont have to remove them when painting. Is this the best way? Any advise would be greatful. p.s I was also going to do my manifold covers and radiator mounting brackets in the same way

[corsavandal]

there's loads of threads on here on how to do it. but when i did it, just wire brushed them, then hammerite'd away using a BRUSH rather than aerosol so there was zero over-spray and no masking.

try this though http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...mp;#entry432116

hope it helps, and welcome to the club.

[charlatan]

cheers matey found it nice one!

[spikes]

hi,welcome to loc, :)

what colour car and what colour you doing your brakes? :)

[charlatan]

platinum ice thinking red what do you think?

[spikes]

yeh red looks sporty and stands out.

[corsavandal]

i went for blue, something different, but looks well against my Plat' Ice. While you're at it, look at painting the fuse box covers in the engine bay the same colour, very easy to do, and brings some colour to engine.

http://img61.imageshack.us/my.php?image=en...aycoversvx0.jpg

[Rikos]

Dont forget to post pics as well :D

[corsavandal]

Yeah just watch out for Rik, he love's to comment on pic's ROFLMTO :lol:

[Rikos]

Got to get my kicks somehow

[corsavandal]

Got to get my kicks somehow

well take a look at my latest thread. It's Something to get your teeth into and pass comment on :winky: think you might like this one though.

[charlatan]

what type of paint do you recommend for the fuse boxes...spray? looks naughty.

[boddamloon]

Welcome mate

[Parthiban]

How many coats did you guys put on each caliper? And how long do you need to leave between coats?