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TOMAS	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 23:22
	I got nice fresh refurb'd PVD calipers, nice shiney Zinc plated. See how long they stay shiney for and then back to yellow like me olduns or gold. Hamerite is fine, they do hammer finish too if your surface isnt that smooth :thumbs:
broster	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 21:08
	depends where u get them from
RobHayes	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 21:08
	how often do u find v6 calipers in a scrappy. i was surprised 2 c the calibra i saw - got rear discs as well
Kerry	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 21:07
	they arnt that expensive these days anyway
broster	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 21:06
	yeah good point, rob some from a scrappy!
RobHayes	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 21:01
	yeh but that kinda ruins the cheapness dont it
broster	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 20:59
	get some v6 ones mate!!
RobHayes	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 20:58
	well i can get em shot blasted for free so it aint gonna be that expensive. just dont wanna drive round with no brakes, was thinkin of gettin some calibra 16v calipers from scrappy near me n shot blastin them n then paintin em gold
Kerry	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 20:55
	i didnt but it all depends on wot kind of finish u want. the proper way would be shot blast and powder coat the cheap way is wire brush and drop in a bucket of hammerite ;)
broster	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 20:54
	no need, just wire bruseh them mate
RobHayes	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 20:52
	wud u advise gettin calipers n drums shotblasted b4 painting them
Kerry	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 20:51
	quote: Originally posted by RobHayes can u get gold hammerite? yes :)
RobHayes	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 20:50
	can u get gold hammerite?
broster	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 20:36
	use humbrol, from model shop, costs £1 per tin!
Adam-D	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 19:40
	i did but some melted of me rear drums but i think that is due to either a mal adjusted bias valve or a fucked bias valve coz caliper get hotter than drums 90% usage so there somthing amiss with my rear brakes
langey	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 19:40
	so any guides or pictures or tips about doing this?
Kris TD	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 19:34
	erm, most diy sotres, plus halfords etc... it comes in small tins and you dont need anywhere near a full tin. that brake caliper laquer is a rip off, i would say 99% of people use hammerite.
Adam-D	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 19:34
	1 tin do it all b&q £5 small tin
langey	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 19:31
	were can you find this hammerite?? and how much of it do you need?
Scotty_B	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 18:50
	quote: Originally posted by Kris TD i used hammerite, dries quickly and was only about 4 quid. :thumbs: Top Stuff.
Kris TD	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 18:45
	i used hammerite, dries quickly and was only about 4 quid.
scoob	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 18:44
	mine said that i put the wheels back on as soon as i had done them :lol: still looks good
RichSxi	posted on 30th Oct 03 at 18:42
	Does anyone know of a quick drying brake caliper laquer - which looks v. good when its dried, as ive bought some Savage brake caliper laquer/paint and it says it takes 48 hours to dry - without the wheels on :mad: