OEM Caliper Finish

[Zilli]

Hey all,

im not sure if this is strictly a technical area sort of thing, if its in the wrong place mods please move

i really want to try and renew the glod anodized finish on my OEM calipers... i dont want to upgrade i just want them to look new

anyone know of any ideas here? is re-treating them the only way to do it?

[|N|]

Hey all,

im not sure if this is strictly a technical area sort of thing, if its in the wrong place mods please move

i really want to try and renew the glod anodized finish on my OEM calipers... i dont want to upgrade i just want them to look new

anyone know of any ideas here? is re-treating them the only way to do it?

sand them down and repaint them in GOLD

[Zilli]

hmmmm... that would b an option, i'm just not particularly fond of how the standard calipers look painted to be honest....

anyone know of anybody whos painted the calipers gold and if they look ok? pics maybe?

i know when they are painted in red they look shit, too tacky

[Slow96GSR]

They're anodized, not painted. Some chromers or powder coaters do this. Check with local shops.

[revNhevN]

I believe they are zinc plated. not anodized, they are cast iron. Try bunnings for some zinc colored paint. My calipers look shit too, so i might try it. prefer the oem look too.

[panda[cRx]]

keep us updated with the results :)

[egSi]

i also wanted this. i wire brushed my calipers back and got them sorta 'brushed' silver. not what i wanted but nicer looking. they look new-ish without that gaybo painted look.

give it a go mate.

u can sorta tell in this pic(bad i know)
http://undergroundimports.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/P1010013_copy.jpg

[Zdster]

Apparently, a good way to go is a lightish silver (the reason being that as brake dust builds up the colour changes). I was going to paint my calipers but just havent been bothered.

[Slow96GSR]

Could always powder coat them or a coating like the coatings we use on motors, cool chrome or what ever they use... see the next to the last picture here (http://www.calicocoatings.com/index.phtml?coatings). I don't know a price on it but I bet it's only like $20USD a caliper. I can call Monday and find out if you all want. Also I'll find out what coating they are using and let you know so you can see if someone local does it.

[Zdster]

Could always powder coat them or a coating like the coatings we use on motors, cool chrome or what ever they use... see the next to the last picture here (http://www.calicocoatings.com/index.phtml?coatings). I don't know a price on it but I bet it's only like $20USD a caliper. I can call Monday and find out if you all want. Also I'll find out what coating they are using and let you know so you can see if someone local does it.

Interesting - what sort of 'coating' is the ct1 system (ie is it powdercoating?)?

[Redteg]

I used to have shadow chrome rims so I sprayed my calipers in "Champagne" to suit. It's a light gold, much lighter than the VHT and other Caliper and Drum paints. Even though its normal auto body paint, I have had no problems with chips or flaking so far.

From experience though, proper caliper paint sprays on slightly thicker and ends up smoother as a result.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid212/p11b86458129879aa2d2e1ee1726f9dc9/ed4bd4f7.jpg

[Slow96GSR]

Interesting - what sort of 'coating' is the ct1 system (ie is it powdercoating?)?

They are all done just like powder coating but just using other materials. The CT1 is a Teflon based/dry film lubricant.

[Zilli]

the thing is, powdercoating ir a treament such as that will require complete dissasembly of the caliper correct?

im not proficient with that, ive never done all that stuff before and i dont particularly want to stuff around with something thats gonna save my life... but then i suppose painting it would need the same approach

EGsi, have you got closer photos of the caliper post wirebrushing?

[notorious_ahmie]

in red ( whos that sexi kient driving my ex-car?) i rkn go yellow on the beast bro :)

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/4097/p1050331copyjj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Zilli]

hehehe... cmon bro... i dont wanna look like more of a hooligan...

when i get my license back im gonna be rejuvinated... re invigorated, reassimilated... respectful member of the road going public

HAHAHAHAHAHH

i thought about yellow, but i dont like how the OEM calipers look painted... probably the only colour id go is a really light gold, like a champagne colour... dont want them to stand out too much, plus i like the original finish

[notorious_ahmie]

im gonna paint em for ya wen ur sleepin ahaha there gonna be yellow~!

[Zilli]

hahahahahah... nice!

[Slow96GSR]

Hey that means it'll be free for him. Can't go wrong there. Paint em pink! Lol!