TommyT Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Right I'm doing a 300mm conversion and after getting the calipers, I need to clean and paint them. Went at them today with the karcher, a wire brush and some sandpaper but they are still filthy. Any tips on how to clean them best?? im going to try some APC and will it be any good soaking them in hot soapy water (if so should I cover anything up?) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicksy Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 When i did mine i de greased them, then wire brushed then painted with 5 or so coats of hammerite On the mondeohttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/Gti/DSC00845.jpg 1st coat of painthttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/Gti/DSC00854.jpg Runny :Shttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/Gti/DSC00855.jpg Then a few more coats 5 i thinkhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/Gti/DSC00856.jpg Fitted http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/Gti/DSC00860-1.jpg Now behind my wheels http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/tomhicks1/Gti/DSC00882.jpg Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 or you could give those calipers to me tommy and i can give em to my local powdercoaters, all shotblasted and powdercoated for £60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyracerrr Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 hicksy yours look good, i did mine withbrake cleaner and wire brush then silver hammerite only did two coats but still looked good on my fez heres a pic,http://www.evo-host.co.uk/getimg/18798.jpghowever £60 powdercoated ansd shotblasted is a cheap price for level of quality and easier lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_ov_uk Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 when i done mine this is what i done. steam cleaned blasted fitted new seals and pistonsthen a few coats of chassis black now i just need to do it to this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrybeard Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Mine were in quite a bad state. The build-up of solid brake dust was about 3-4mm thick and wire brushing never even broke the surface. Had to use a stone grinder attatchment to go back to bare metal all over. The insides were the worst parts, where the pads sit. Do as nick_ov suggests and replace all seals if in any doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLEEMAN Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 heres a pic of my mondy mk3 calipers all powdercoated in bright red! http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/sleeman20/2009_03240025.jpg and for £60 i was very impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polisher Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 heres a pic of my mondy mk3 calipers all powdercoated in bright red! and for £60 i was very impressed! If any help to you guys, i charge £60. per pair to powder coat, but if i do a set of 4, ie front n back , calipers or drums its £100 the set regards rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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