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Dione J

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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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4th Apr 06 at 13:01

Guys,

What do you find the best way to prep and paint front brake calipers & rear drums?

Rileysport

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Registered: 18th Jun 04
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4th Apr 06 at 13:03

wire brush, then slap on the hammerite

Rob B

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Registered: 8th Jan 04
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4th Apr 06 at 13:13

Just slap hammerite on, no need to prep

Dione J

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4th Apr 06 at 17:28

wouldn't it need cleaning down, etc - wire brushing if already painted but not the colour i want?

Joe

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Registered: 20th Jun 04
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4th Apr 06 at 17:29

if they are already painted i'd just give em a quick go over with a wire brush then slap the hammerite on. Could probably get away with just putting it on straight away if you wanted to be lazy

Dione J

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4th Apr 06 at 20:54

Stage 1 - Clean down calipers - DONE

Stage 2 - Strip down old paint & Wire Brush
Stage 3 - First coat paint calipers
Stage 4 - Second coat calipers
Stage 5 - Prep discs and spray inner wall

Dione J

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5th Apr 06 at 18:39

Stage 1 - Clean down calipers - DONE
Stage 2 - Strip down old paint & Wire DONE
Stage 3 - First coat paint calipers DONE
Stage 4 - Second coat calipers
Stage 5 - Prep discs and spray inner wall

Rob B

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5th Apr 06 at 18:42

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Dione J

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5th Apr 06 at 21:48

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