markjbutler Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Or do I need a vht equivalent? That is all - ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I've got hammerite on mine. Still look perfect after a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Ditto, hammerite always been fine on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 +1 for Hammerite, if you prep the calipers properly and make sure they are oil and grease free, give them liberal coats and allow them to dry properly then Hammerite will give a good long-lasting tough finish that'll last for years. Cheaper than VHT paint too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjbutler Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 thats good news. am in the middle of refurbing the twin pots i got off AMS... to be honest one of them is in particularly bad shape. i took the seals off the pistons today and there is all sorts of rust and crap in there - so much for plug and play!! have a litre of black gloss hammerite here so all's well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark3 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hammerite for me too, give your calipers a good scrub with a wire brush, a de grease with some brake cleaner and your good to go, or paint, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityGT Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Maybe a blonde question but can you get Hammerite in Yellow??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princy Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 You can http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAMMERITE-METAL-PAINT-250ml-SMOOTH-YELLOW-/190625952997?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item2c623134e5#ht_500wt_1180 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjbutler Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Mmmm... looking at bigg red site im thinking about just sending all four calipers off to them for a refurb. Pricing up two sets of refurb kits at ~£60 for both axles, 4 new sets of sliding pins/bolts at ~£11 a caliper, bleed screws at £9 for 4. That totals almost £120 in parts alone. Then have the faff of cleaning, prepping, painting and then the actual work of refitting all the seals. Anyone had calipers done by them? Idea on prices? Only trouble is they would come back silver or gold instead of black but such is life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityGT Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 You can http://www.ebay.co.u...5#ht_500wt_1180 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombrady Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I used Halfords red caliper paint.....a little runny and overpriced so Hammorite sounds a good shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 BigRed will paint/powdercoat for a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 More one for General Discussion this, so I've moved it over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityGT Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 How much do they charge for all 4 Calipers anyone know please??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Prices are on the website or Email them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjbutler Posted January 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Cant see any prices for a refurb and paint - only the polymer coating @ £159 a pair... bit steep for me. Ill fire off an email in the morning and report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityGT Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks I just looked got a step by step process at 159 quid for the pair nothing on all four But yeah bit pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mek Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 im gonna see if i can get mine cleaned up somewhat whilst they are on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shocks Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 big red charged me £330 for all four including shipping back, cannot fault the work and the brake feel is way better, must of needed a good service, now all as new, so should hold up for a good while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityGT Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just been told my calipers are going into my partners WORK to be professionally cleaned saves me cleaning them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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