Calliper paint.

Dogtown22

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whats the best paint for callipers guys?

Best to give them a coat of etch primer too?

Want to do it without taking them off really.

Black.
 

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There was a recent thread about this, just use the search engine.
 

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Good old smooth hammerite, no need to primer or anything, just clean up caliper and then paint them, if needing the paint a little thinner then wee spot of white spirit and mix it.
 

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Another supporter of smooth Hammerite (callipers and hubs) - used it for years and much recommended on BMW forums. It is sufficiently heat resistant not to cause any problems - the calliper is insulated by the brake pad and if it got that hot the rubber seal and dust cover would melt.
 

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Another vote on Hammerite.. Been doing calipers with it for many many years and never had an issue :)

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Halford £8.99 if you don't want to wait.
The 250ml should do all 4.
B&Q sell it at £9.26

Screwfix also sell it but possibly not red just need to check, and is cheaper.
 

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Halford £8.99 if you don't want to wait.
The 250ml should do all 4.
B&Q sell it at £9.26

Screwfix also sell it but possibly not red just need to check, and is cheaper.
Cool thanks mate
 

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Japlac Enamel served me well on my Black S3,
Did them once, never touched them again, had that car 10 years from new.
 
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