Brake Tidy Up - Wheel Photos Added

[chr1sd]

Im getting my Cupra alloys refurbed on monday and wanted to take the opportunity to tidy the brakes up. Has anyone sprayed or painted their Red calipers before and which red/paint did they find was the best match?

I have fitted new rear calipers so only need to paint the carriers, so need something thats a close match.

any ideas??

 

[Never2old]

Chris where you getting yours wheels done

 

[chr1sd]

Place in Cramlington. Getting them powder coated gunmetal grey. cant wait. the wheels have been a major let down on the car.

http://www.thealloywheelspecialists.co.uk/index.html

 

[Never2old]

When done I,ll have to come around and have a look

 

[chr1sd]

When done I,ll have to come around and have a look

no bother. I will put some before and after photos up too.

 

[locky]

Cant help with your query but excited for your rims!
Its on my list, would be interested for your results and review

 

[t121anf]

If you are looking for just a coating I recommend Paige Power Coaters in Washington, done a few bike wheels for me and other bike parts always spot on.

They don't refurb though as they a coaters, do gates, industrial parts etc.

Only £30 a wheel (single colour)

 

[RobFR]

no bother. I will put some before and after photos up too.

I would be interested in seeing these.
My wheels are desperate for a refurb and they are next door to the garage that does my servicing.

 

[CHRI55]

I have fitted new rear calipers so only need to paint the carriers, so need something thats a close match.

any ideas??

I've read good reviews about this. Might use it on my car. Clicky

 

[chr1sd]

Ordered Some Red Brake Caliper paint and the colour was a mile off the original. Dug around in my garage and found some paint i had mixed up for my Colorado Red Focus. Bingo, its actually pretty much a perfect match.

A before and after. Should make a massive difference once i get the alloys done.

 

[josh-leonfr]

How much you paying for your wheels mate? Just I'm looking at getting mine done soon and cramlington would be ideal if the price is right.

 

[chr1sd]

How much you paying for your wheels mate? Just I'm looking at getting mine done soon and cramlington would be ideal if the price is right.

I was qouted £240.

 

[crigisback]

Ordered Some Red Brake Caliper paint and the colour was a mile off the original. Dug around in my garage and found some paint i had mixed up for my Colorado Red Focus. Bingo, its actually pretty much a perfect match.

A before and after. Should make a massive difference once i get the alloys done.

Will that paint come off the disc surface ?

 

[chr1sd]

Will that paint come off the disc surface ?

Came off within a few mins of driving. You get a better finish when you spray them rather than paint with a brush as the brake pads rub off the paint leaving the rest fully covered.

I just cut a decent size bit of cardboard and wedge it between the disc and disc gaurd, plastic bag over the brake caliper, then spray 1/4 disc at a time, rotate and spray the next section.

 

[shnazzle]

Let's just be clear that this is NOT recommended.
The paint will get into your brake compound. If you want to do it this way, do it just before changing your brake pads

 

[chr1sd]

Let's just be clear that this is NOT recommended.
The paint will get into your brake compound. If you want to do it this way, do it just before changing your brake pads

Agree, its sensible to say this . However, the discs came with anti-corrosion paint on them to start with, as do a lot of discs these days. I sprayed the edge of the disc and the hub centre, so the amount of paint overspray on the disc surface was minimal and certainly less than the paint that the discs came with. I certainly wouldnt suggest spraying 2-3 coats of hammerite over the disc surface lol. I assumed that would be common sense

 

[Never2old]

Chris did you get the wheels done then

 

[chr1sd]

Chris did you get the wheels done then

the car is with them at the minute. I dropped it off this morning and getting it back tommorrow night.

 

[chr1sd]

Well got the car back today. Need some new centre caps, but other than that, im over the moon with the results. Its like a different car now

 

[josh-leonfr]

Mate they look great love the colour!