Brakes Paint calipers - Page 2

harleyfatboy · 19th March 2008, 19:54

Gold calipers on a red car..... NOOOOOOOOO .....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

Nemesis · 19th March 2008, 20:38

Looks Great!! Like a Ducati!

Jack The Lad. · 19th March 2008, 20:41

I like the gold too, but my question hasn't been answered yet.

robbo51 · 19th March 2008, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Looks Great!! Like a Ducati!

Thanks
Red calipers on a red car would not look good

robbo51 · 19th March 2008, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

I like the gold too, but my question hasn't been answered yet.

Which is??

Jack The Lad. · 19th March 2008, 20:46

Having done a proper job on them, will all the hard work be b-ggered up, when its pad replacement time.

robbo51 · 19th March 2008, 20:47

In a word...No

Jack The Lad. · 19th March 2008, 20:51

In that case, I will have a go then robbo, but without taking them off the car.

robbo51 · 19th March 2008, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

In that case, I will have a go then robbo, but without taking them off the car.

I used a 1/2" brush and an artists brush for the fiddly bits..Two coats but give them a good clean with pre paint before applying the Smooth Hammerite.
Good luck

Jack The Lad. · 19th March 2008, 21:37

Thanks My Mate.

harleyfatboy · 20th March 2008, 06:18

First of all you thought gold calipers looked ok on your car ...i gave a reply .. if you dont like it the problem is yours...and yours alone.... secondly i am not a lad... so ease up on your statements....its not big and its not clever........ ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

harleyfatboy · 20th March 2008, 07:14

You started wasting your time when you painted the calipers gold.....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

FWH · 20th March 2008, 07:21

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TTDegs · 20th March 2008, 08:21

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Krysten CTR · 20th March 2008, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Looks very nice Krysten, but won't the paint get b-ggered, when its pad renewal time.?

Didn't paint the pads, just the hangers and caliper itself.

Besides if you weren't neat with the brush then a sharp knife would 'slice/scrape' the excessive paint off.

A little prep time does wonders. Just take your time to cover up and then splash the paint.

Jack The Lad. · 20th March 2008, 21:02

So, what is it -- a really good wash and then a good wipe with white spirit. ?

Krysten CTR · 20th March 2008, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

So, what is it -- a really good wash and then a good wipe with white spirit. ?

Pop into a motor factor and get some of that brake dust cleaner. The can in the Foliatec is never enough.

Personally I used an old nail brush and plenty of elbow grease.

Jack The Lad. · 20th March 2008, 21:45

Many Thanks Krysten.

Krysten CTR · 20th March 2008, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Many Thanks Krysten.

Any time.

robbo51 · 21st March 2008, 08:20

Pre - Paint worked very well for me.
I did them 2 months ago and they still look like they were done yesterday

19th March 2008, 19:54	#21 (permalink)
harleyfatboy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Gold calipers on a red car..... NOOOOOOOOO .....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE Last edited by harleyfatboy; 19th March 2008 at 19:57.

20th March 2008, 06:18	#31 (permalink)
harleyfatboy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	First of all you thought gold calipers looked ok on your car ...i gave a reply .. if you dont like it the problem is yours...and yours alone.... secondly i am not a lad... so ease up on your statements....its not big and its not clever........ ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE Last edited by harleyfatboy; 20th March 2008 at 07:11.

20th March 2008, 07:21	#33 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,231 Thanks: 6 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts	Dear All Users, Please keep this polite and friendly. Attack the facts, not the people. http://www.civinfo.com/forum/site-su...6-a.html#post1 Some tips: Critically analyse every word you've written first before punching SUBMIT REPLY and think about how people will see it from various angles, not just yours. Attack the argument and never the arguer. This will give you credibility in anything you wish to counter whatsoever. Where possible don't react. Instead respond. Never bull***. If you don't have hard facts to back up your claim then just don't say anything at all, because if your statement is entirely subjective or proven false you'll get mauled. If you do get ganged-up on, take a step back and shut up for a while. They may or may not have a valid point. Review your posts and look at them critically. If you feel the protagonists are wrong, give sound unemotional reasons why you think so with no name-calling. If you feel they are nonetheless right, pull your head in and apologise. No harm done and everybody soon forgets the outburst. People might recall the good guys but they sure as *** never forget the arseholes. And be very careful when you've had a drink or two. Last edited by FWH; 20th March 2008 at 09:37.

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19th March 2008, 20:38	#22 (permalink)
Nemesis Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: Wearside, UK Posts: 124 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Looks Great!! Like a Ducati!

19th March 2008, 20:41	#23 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,521 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	I like the gold too, but my question hasn't been answered yet.

19th March 2008, 20:46	#26 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,521 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Having done a proper job on them, will all the hard work be b-ggered up, when its pad replacement time.

19th March 2008, 20:47	#27 (permalink)
robbo51 On holiday!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,068 Thanks: 48 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	In a word...No

19th March 2008, 20:51	#28 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,521 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	In that case, I will have a go then robbo, but without taking them off the car.

19th March 2008, 21:37	#30 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,521 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Thanks My Mate.

20th March 2008, 07:14	#32 (permalink)
harleyfatboy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	You started wasting your time when you painted the calipers gold.....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

20th March 2008, 21:02	#36 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,521 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	So, what is it -- a really good wash and then a good wipe with white spirit. ?

20th March 2008, 21:45	#38 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,521 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Many Thanks Krysten.

21st March 2008, 08:20	#40 (permalink)
robbo51 On holiday!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,068 Thanks: 48 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	Pre - Paint worked very well for me. I did them 2 months ago and they still look like they were done yesterday

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