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jimbob-mcgrew
10-02-13, 07:47 PM
is there any way to anti-chav, calipers that have been painted ?

always hated the 90's maxpower centre-fold look. it actually makes me slightly infuriated
Jack
10-02-13, 07:49 PM
As in strip the paint off?

Best bet would probably be to clean them up then paint over them with a non offensive colour like silver, black etc. Coudl try something like nitromoors but you'd probably need to be careful about not getting any round the seals etc.
brucer
10-02-13, 07:51 PM
^strip them down. :)
Jon_nova1
10-02-13, 07:51 PM
http://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-wire-brush-crimp-cup-75mm-m14/33675?kpid=33675?cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CPO-kd_BrLUCFczHtAodjy0Ahg

Just take it to the parts you can see
jimbob-mcgrew
10-02-13, 07:56 PM
can you strip the calipers down without busting the seals brucer ?

in that case, i think maybe a combination of all 3 of your suggestions !
strip em, nitro em, wire wheel em.
ive gotta be carefull with paint tho, as theres a few rizla papers gap between wheel and caliper lol need all the clearance i can get

heh, cheers guys
Iain
10-02-13, 08:05 PM
Embrace your inner chav and enjoy the brightly coloured stoppers.
mowgli
10-02-13, 08:19 PM
clean them, rub them down with some abrasive & paint them hi-temp black.
16v Nova Kev
10-02-13, 08:27 PM
You will need to paint them with slim fast paint
jimbob-mcgrew
10-02-13, 10:12 PM
You will need to paint them with slim fast paint

lol
jimbob-mcgrew
10-02-13, 10:14 PM
clean them, rub them down with some abrasive & paint them hi-temp black.

yeh, id prefer the ' real steel ' look, but i think ill have to paint them once cleaned up, as theyll be exposed to rust. black is the one :)
Asa-James
10-02-13, 10:40 PM
black calipers vote here.
16v Nova Kev
10-02-13, 10:43 PM
I like silver paint on clappers
brainsnova
10-02-13, 11:18 PM
Silver makes them look new
John
10-02-13, 11:20 PM
Embrace your inner chav and enjoy the brightly coloured stoppers.

This.
L14MNP
11-02-13, 02:06 PM
http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachments/appearance-detailing/217834d1267143753-caliper-covers-o_c0nscdoksx8kt1s.jpg

Tube of silicone and you're away.
brucer
11-02-13, 06:08 PM
can you strip the calipers down without busting the seals brucer ?




yeh, either go the messy way and take the caliper off the frame and pump out on the pedal, or get an airline and blow it out through where the hose fits.

when fitting them back together use some brake fluid as a lubricant or some proper brake seal lube, some sort of red stuff. is a bit fiddly but they eventually go back in.
Alex J
11-02-13, 06:26 PM
buy a cheap **** unpainted set of ebay?