Caliper paint.... any recommendations?

[Ian65]

I\'m cleaning down my brake calipers ready to paint them up... anyone done theirs or have any recommendations on good caliper paint brands?

[A7RXY]

I used Hammerite on mine, but then again I have not done that many miles since.

[JamietypeR]

Halfords is good u need about four coats but the colour stays bright

[TonyC]

VHT brand paint. 6 good colour choices, bright and durable. Try //www.frost.co.uk
They sell it along with a lot of other useful kit for restorers.

[CHC (RIP)]

Hi Ian,
Ye did mine earlier this year with a high temperature paint manufactured for engines but apparantly can be used for brakes too.  Will check out brand name later for you.
Cliff

[CHC (RIP)]

I\'m cleaning down my brake calipers ready to paint them up... anyone done theirs or have any recommendations on good caliper paint brands?

I used Tetrosyl Engine Lacquer with a working temperature upto 150 deg Celsius, I think this also retailed by \'Car Plan\'.

[Ian65]

Thanks Cliff, is there a decent range of colours?... I\'m undecided on the colour at the moment... probably just go for silver

[CHC (RIP)]

From memory (and as I\'m loosing 10,000 brain cells per day there can\'t be much left now) there were various colours - red, blue, green, yellow, black & I think silver too.
I bought mine from local motor store (off the shelf) for £8.00 ish I think.

[syebba]

Hmmmmmmmmm,if u keep ur red pinstriping,i\'d say red,but ur intent on getting rid of it.

[syebba]

I know, GRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!

[CHC (RIP)]

I know, GRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!

Would that be pale or dark ?
:rollin:rollin

[mpk490p]

had mine powder coated when i rebuilt them

[Nik da Greek]

Halford\'s caliper paint works very well...but Hammerite has a better range of colours, works just as well......and means you can avoid debasing yourself by buying something from Halfrauds :rollin

[Ada7]

I\'ve used Hammerite in the past to. Works just fine and with stands the heat well. Only down sides i\'d say are it very think and so not great for detailed work such as the lettering on fd calipers and i think it does go a little dull after a while.
Just make sure you give the caliper a bit of a rub down with some fine sandpaper before painting so it gives the paint something to key to

Adam

[CHC (RIP)]

I\'ve used Hammerite in the past to. Works just fine and with stands the heat well. Only down sides i\'d say are it very think and so not great for detailed work such as the lettering on fd calipers and i think it does go a little dull after a while.
Just make sure you give the caliper a bit of a rub down with some fine sandpaper before painting so it gives the paint something to key to
 
Adam

Hammerite thinners works a treat especially in hot weather, it gives you more time to apply an even coat and flows better around any embossed lettering.  You can\'t substitute this with any other thiners though so don\'t try it - I did many years ago and there was a reaction with the paint so I had to throw it away, what an expensive short cut that was.