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Marc

 posted on 13th Mar 07 at 09:46

Wire brush, give a wipe over with white spirit the use Hammerite Smooth.

Mine have being fine and I did them a couple of years ago now.


DAZ1985

 posted on 12th Mar 07 at 16:58

Block up any holes that lead to internals, last thing you want is grit inside them


powey

 posted on 12th Mar 07 at 16:52

only give them a quick blast though


Mertin

 posted on 12th Mar 07 at 10:31

Is shot blasting them safe? Can do this myself


DAZ1985

 posted on 9th Mar 07 at 10:21

Good price that for shot blast and powder coated


wrighty_1989

 posted on 8th Mar 07 at 21:25

i just paid my local powder coaters to shot blast mine for a 5er bargain i thought!


topshot_2k

 posted on 8th Mar 07 at 20:40

hammerite smooth is fine.


Dave A

 posted on 8th Mar 07 at 20:16

and use proper caliper paint


CorsAsh

 posted on 8th Mar 07 at 20:10

Wire brush is fine.

Wear a dust mask though.


Mertin

 posted on 8th Mar 07 at 20:08

Whats the best method for rubbing down calipers before painting?

Im thinking wire brush or drill with wire brush attachment and possibly a sander

Whats everyone else used and found best?