Kev 16v Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Getting back onto the subject of powder coating. As I'm told a powder coated finish chips easily, and with the wheel being in VERY close proximity to the caliper, wouldn't you have to be mega careful about damaging the the finish on the caliper when removing/refitting a front wheel?. At least if you clip a caliper that you've hand painted, it's a two minute job to use the remaining/matching paint to touch-up the damaged area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef-b Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm with Kev on this one - managed to clatter my wheel off the caliper once or twice. It's more likely as the calipers and discs are larger therefore nearer the wheel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J03 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 The new brakes I'm getting can be anodised in any colour & I've opted for, wait for it...... Iron grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serratia Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 The new brakes I'm getting can be anodised in any colour & I've opted for, wait for it...... Iron grey You maverick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm with Kev on this one - managed to clatter my wheel off the caliper once or twice. It's more likely as the calipers and discs are larger therefore nearer the wheel! I'm getting the back calipers done. Standard size. And have 17mm spacers on. If they hit off the wheels theirs more to worry about than the chipped paint! So people think painting would be best for calipers? I just want to paint the rears black to tie in with the fronts. Wonder if I can get high temperature matt black paint at halffaurds...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Smoothrite works fine on calipers, Mike. I've done a few sets using it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianGT Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I used Halfords caliper paint on mine. They were clean, grease free new calipers and although I followed the instructions the paint doesn't stick that great! Finish id good but not durable in my case. I think I will use Hanmmerite/Smoothrite next time as it does stick to to other things I've painted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef-b Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just be sure and give the new calipers a good blast with brake cleaner to remove any oil it grease on the surfaces and any paint you use will get a good clean surface to stick too. All in the preparation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 If I'm going to do this myself can anyone tell me if their are any parts I shouldn't paint. Obviously seals, holes atx. But are inside the brakes ok? Anywhere I should avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef-b Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I just painted anywhere visible - left the areas where the retaining pins go through the calipers. If I remember right I've not done the rear faces lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Getting back onto the subject of powder coating. As I'm told a powder coated finish chips easily, and with the wheel being in VERY close proximity to the caliper, wouldn't you have to be mega careful about damaging the the finish on the caliper when removing/refitting a front wheel?. At least if you clip a caliper that you've hand painted, it's a two minute job to use the remaining/matching paint to touch-up the damaged area. I will be posting up a vid in the next week or so to show just how tough powder coat is once its been baked. Just as a point of reference, wheels are powdercoated as its tougher, more resistant to chips and scuffs and leaves a long lasting finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstraw Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 I also want to powdercoat my AP racing calipers. They don't loo as red and shinny anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Powder Coat can withstand temperatures of 200°c all day long without discolouration or affecting the finish. I have this in writing from my suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gstraw Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Devious, do you powdercoat calipers? PM me a quote if you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYK Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Just for everyones info - devious does powder coat calipers AND. Very informative with pretty much every question I had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggy Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 It matters not how big the pads are as the same pressure is applied. However for a given pad size the further out for the centre the force us applied the quicker you brake. Try it. Get someone to spin a frizbee inbetween their fingers and then stop it with your finger tips near the edge and then near the middle. The latter requires much more effort So your saying use a frizbee as a brake disc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Of you look on my mod thread I overhauled all my calipers. I would painting by hand is easiest. Paint all the parts that aren't involved in the piston or slide mechanism, or pad travel. This will minimise any catching of the caliper. And over paint is easily scraped off with a Stanley blade or screwdriver. I would say remove the piston bellows but not the piston. Leave it in as removing the seal will inevitable damage it as you try to pick it out the groove with a pointy object. Simply mask over and around the piston bellows and over the piston before painting. I had mine fully apart as I was replacing everything. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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