Red calliper paint

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mikegti
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Red calliper paint

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Has anyone got and recommendations for the type of paint needed for the brake calipers on the gti?

Mine are a bit faded and pink and need sorting out!

cheers,

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If the paint isn't shot, have you tried T Cut?

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Have you tried T Cut or Autosol if the paint isn't shot, the original finish is pretty durable :idea:
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Post by mikegti »

good idea I'll give that a go first.

suppose i'll have to wash the car too, havent done it for about 6 weeks :oops:
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Post by Josh_PoloGTi »

I used Halfords own Red Caliper Paint on my GTi to tidy up the faded pink powder coat.

Really good stuff and cheap too!
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Post by SpikeyG40 »

if its a powder coat, doesn't that mean t cut won't really do ne thing!
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Post by Prash »

the red calliper coating feels more like a rubber finish to me !
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Post by cyhliu »

Well I used the remaining paint from Josh's can, even less expensive!

Does the trick however mine came out a bit bubbly! Makes a difference as you don't realise how much the paint has faded...and pink is for girls!
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Post by mikegti »

cheers guys, halfords it is then.

dont want people to think i've got girly calipers!
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Post by carmadaaron »

b different... leave it pink :lol:
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Post by dubpolo »

diffrent as in gay :shock: ! be diffrent paint them blue! 8) like the R, they would look really good on a silver car! :wink:
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i have a black kit if anyone wants?
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i like silver.....smooooth look 8)
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Post by Bling »

Rubbed a bit of polish on one through the spokes of the wheel and they do come back.

Dont know whats easier painting or polishing?
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Post by live2themaxuk »

but then fade again after a wash.....
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