Powder coat?

Post by **c_doughty1** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:05 am

I took my caliperss off for a summer clean and I thought should I paint these? So what's best? Spray? Powder coat? I can spray them my self just will it last?

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:19 am

Plastcote pewter in the pot, not the can. Paint it on scrubbed and degresed calipers. 3 coats is good for years. Needs lots of shaking in the pot.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:55 am

They would have to be fully stripped down to powder coat, so painting is the only option.
I'm with brush painting also. Spray gives a better finish, but it's easier to touch up after with brush.

Post by **c_doughty1** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 9:28 am

wurlycorner wrote:They would have to be fully stripped down to powder coat, so painting is the only option.
I'm with brush painting also. Spray gives a better finish, but it's easier to touch up after with brush.

So.... I spray them and touch up with a brush?

Post by **Merlin** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 9:49 am

What he is saying is either spray them or use a brush, but if you use a brush it is easier to touch up.

Black Hammerite from a tin is what I use on my calipers and it works fine.

Post by **c_doughty1** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:36 am

Merlin wrote:What he is saying is either spray them or use a brush, but if you use a brush it is easier to touch up.

Black Hammerite from a tin is what I use on my calipers and it works fine.

I was thinking maybe a silver colour, white or black....

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:49 am

My calipers are white ..and they're always drokking filthy

Post by **Merlin** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:51 am

I bet they are

Black is simple, looks good and it is low maintenance. Plus you can paint the bells of the discs in matching black.

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:54 am

Spraying would give the best finish if our calipers weren't all so pitted, but with painting with a brush you can apply it thicker and with enough streak-free layers I thick produce a better finish.

There are lots of options for brake caliper paint on eBay. Just make sure you get enough. A 250ml tub will be cutting it fine if you want to do a proper job.

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:55 am

Merlin wrote:Plus you can paint the bells of the discs in matching black.

You can paint the bells any colour to match!

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