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Red calliper paint
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 1:42 pm
by mikegti
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,
mike
If the paint isn't shot, have you tried T Cut?
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:38 pm
by VR6 South
Have you tried T Cut or Autosol if the paint isn't shot, the original finish is pretty durable
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 5:12 pm
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
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 7:33 pm
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!
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 11:11 pm
by SpikeyG40
if its a powder coat, doesn't that mean t cut won't really do ne thing!
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 12:35 am
by Prash
the red calliper coating feels more like a rubber finish to me !
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:38 am
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!
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 12:13 pm
by mikegti
cheers guys, halfords it is then.
dont want people to think i've got girly calipers!
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 3:17 pm
by carmadaaron
b different... leave it pink
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:07 pm
by dubpolo
diffrent as in gay
! be diffrent paint them blue!
like the R, they would look really good on a silver car!
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:09 pm
by dubpolo
i have a black kit if anyone wants?
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:20 pm
by carmadaaron
i like silver.....smooooth look
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:39 pm
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?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 10:50 pm
by live2themaxuk
but then fade again after a wash.....