Brake Caliper painting

[impact]

Yes clean, rub down and paint, it’s is a 2k paint that has to be mixed but they give you correct amount so can’t go wrong

You can hand paint but if you have a spray gun and compressor it will be a better job.

The place I got my paint, ps it’s a single stage paint, no clear coat required

High Temp Brake Caliper Paint Kit. Full Gloss & Self Etch

The best brake caliper paint kit on the market , with 2 options for home use and professional use. All brake caliper paint colours as used by BCS.

www.bcs-automotive.co.uk

Used there stuff also. Happy with results, hard wearing and has never discoloured. I hand painted though but it flattens itself so no worries about brush marks, was just standard 86 calipers so had semi cast finish anyway.

 

[Cossers]

Used there stuff also. Happy with results, hard wearing and has never discoloured. I hand painted though but it flattens itself so no worries about brush marks, was just standard 86 calipers so had semi cast finish anyway.

Good to know about the brush painting, it’s a ball ache to set up to spray.

 

[jimc]

you done these yourself? my daughter wants to do her calipers on her 718 the same colour and she is talking about sending them away what was the colour code they look class

Me too, BCS supplied the correct paint and I sprayed them!

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[Cossers]

you done these yourself? my daughter wants to do her calipers on her 718 the same colour and she is talking about sending them away what was the colour code they look class

Yep I did thanks

As said I have a spray gun and compressor etc so makes it handier but has been mentioned that the paint brushes well too!

They have the correct colour too as long as you buy the one for Porsche and just not a generic yellow

I linked the company above, just type Porsche in the search box

 

[Laundrymike]

Probably not the thing for Porsche calipers - but well impressed with this for brush on paint...it self-levels and no need for a base coat either

Halfords Brake Caliper Paint - Blue 250ml | Halfords UK

Shop the latest The Halfords Brake Caliper Paint gives your car a sporty-dynamic appearance. at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

 

[Cossers]

Probably not the thing for Porsche calipers - but well impressed with this for brush on paint...it self-levels and no need for a base coat either

Halfords Brake Caliper Paint - Blue 250ml | Halfords UK

Shop the latest The Halfords Brake Caliper Paint gives your car a sporty-dynamic appearance. at Halfords UK

www.halfords.com

They aren’t any different to any other Caliper tbh, some just get it into their head that you need really expensive paint, you don’t, just the correct paint.

 

[Coog]

The foliatec and Halfords stuff finish is dead on tbh. I've used both on a few different motors during the past year and they look pretty good when applied. If your partial to a bit of B roading or track days it will burn off though.

 

[Pierce_oc]

Was recommended this out of Euro Car Parts, gonna give it a go!

 

[weeloaney]

The foliatec and Halfords stuff finish is dead on tbh. I've used both on a few different motors during the past year and they look pretty good when applied. If your partial to a bit of B roading or track days it will burn off though.

No high temp diy paint can stick trackdays, completely burned 2 different ones off

Even can discolour on a quick road blast

 

[Ben P]

7-800! I did a set myself years ago and they came out brilliant, cost about £40. Would you have a go yourself?


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Out of interest, what colour is that @Burt2000 ?
Was it a ford colour?

 

[Burt2000]

It was a Ford colour, might have been mercury grey @Ben P

 

[Ben P]

It was a Ford colour, might have been mercury grey @Ben P

Cheers man, found your old post! Polaris!

 

[Boydie]

Saw this the other day from Finer Details in Bangor

 

[NickR]

Robin @ Studio ten suggested this which he has used.
Though I worry how good a brushed finish will be

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Did you ever try this? I need to do the A6 calipers.

 

[Ben P]

Did you ever try this? I need to do the A6 calipers.

I used that kit to paint brand new disc bells and edges.
I personally did not have great results when they dried. Was uneven.
Ending up rubbing them back and vht aerosoling again.

The way the discs came out, I didnt want to touch my calipers with them lol.

Tbf, other peoples pics seem decent. Mine looked cack

 

[chanlon1]

I used etch primer and Halfords spray on these calipers, finished with some clear lacquer. Worked out fine.

Best thing you need is patience.