Painting the brake calipers

TYPE-R '07 · 5th May 2008, 13:20

At some point of browsing I saw a few threads for painting the Brake calipers with Hammerite. Has anyone tried this and if so will it last, or will the paint start to come off???

Glepor · 5th May 2008, 14:17

I painted the calipers and drums on my Mark 1 Focus with Hammerite when I had it. Rust started to come through on the drums after about 2 years but the calipers were fine.

TYPE-R '07 · 5th May 2008, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glepor

I painted the calipers and drums on my Mark 1 Focus with Hammerite when I had it. Rust started to come through on the drums after about 2 years but the calipers were fine.

Did you have to primer the calipers first?

Glepor · 5th May 2008, 15:55

Nope. Just gave them a good clean and applied a couple of coats as per Hammerite instructions.

TYPE-R '07 · 5th May 2008, 16:04

Cool dude, Thanks for your input. I think I'll try that (soon)

robbo51 · 5th May 2008, 17:46

Here ya go:

and thread:
Some slight changes!

Dimplyred · 5th May 2008, 19:12

Didn't Hammerite used to advertise with the saying ' No undercoat, No primer, No rust '
Something like that anyway.

TYPE-R '07 · 5th May 2008, 19:53

Yes the advert went like that but it's not quite true. I once tried to paint my railing outside around the house and a few months latter RUST. So this is the reason why I'm asking. Better safe than sorry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Didn't Hammerite used to advertise with the saying ' No undercoat, No primer, No rust '
Something like that anyway.

Miggins · 5th May 2008, 20:06

As brake calipers get hot - wouldn't the high temperature paint be a better bet?

If Hammerite lasts for 2 years I doubt high temp paint is necessary - or aren't you really working those brakes???

(.......grenade!!!)

robbo51 · 5th May 2008, 20:10

They do not appear to be affected by heat at all.
The paint can obviousy take it.
BTW..Ive not seen Gold HT paint

Miggins · 5th May 2008, 20:29

Must say the gold looks very appealing - think I will go down that 'subtle' path. It's similar to what they were when new (if memory serves!!!!) and is very nice.

Gold HT Paint: Stove Bright High Temp Paint - Gold

Can't comment on this make as well as availability (US site) but the brand I used many years ago was supposed to work on exhausts and lasted only weeks!

tissot · 5th May 2008, 21:45

nice color..did u buy brembo letters stickers or paint letter? i like it...

robbo51 · 5th May 2008, 21:56

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Originally Posted by tissot

nice color..did u buy brembo letters stickers or paint letter? i like it...

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tissot · 6th May 2008, 22:45

thanks rob...im gonna bid now...

tissot · 13th June 2008, 21:33

is there any stove bright paint in uk or ireland?

5th May 2008, 13:20	#1 (permalink)
TYPE-R '07 Type-R R-00799 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd February 2008 Location: KORINTH, GREECE Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Painting the brake calipers At some point of browsing I saw a few threads for painting the Brake calipers with Hammerite. Has anyone tried this and if so will it last, or will the paint start to come off???

5th May 2008, 20:06	#9 (permalink)
Miggins Enthusiastic Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 526 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	But don't they get ever so slightly hot? As brake calipers get hot - wouldn't the high temperature paint be a better bet? If Hammerite lasts for 2 years I doubt high temp paint is necessary - or aren't you really working those brakes??? (.......grenade!!!) Last edited by Miggins; 5th May 2008 at 20:43.

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Miggins Enthusiastic Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 526 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gold it is............ Must say the gold looks very appealing - think I will go down that 'subtle' path. It's similar to what they were when new (if memory serves!!!!) and is very nice. Gold HT Paint: Stove Bright High Temp Paint - Gold Can't comment on this make as well as availability (US site) but the brand I used many years ago was supposed to work on exhausts and lasted only weeks! Last edited by Miggins; 5th May 2008 at 20:44. Reason: Gold details - in the right entry this time!!!

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Glepor Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Lincoln, England Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I painted the calipers and drums on my Mark 1 Focus with Hammerite when I had it. Rust started to come through on the drums after about 2 years but the calipers were fine.

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Glepor Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 9th April 2008 Location: Lincoln, England Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Nope. Just gave them a good clean and applied a couple of coats as per Hammerite instructions.

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,253 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts	Didn't Hammerite used to advertise with the saying ' No undercoat, No primer, No rust ' Something like that anyway.

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