movistar Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hi all, I wondering if any of you have painted your callipers in a matt black! if so where did you get your paint from? as all i can seem to find is the shiny gloss stuff. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Sort of..... done them matt black first (sperex VHT spray), then over with a similar gloss VHT paint, then chrome decals..... http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3306/newfrontdiscsem4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 where do you get all the kit from I would love to paint mine yellow or blue with the supra logo in red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Some brake decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Some brake decals. i got carbon fiber ones they look ace and the halfords kit is awesome im using that again to paint mine red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 The TRD calipers are matt black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatSport Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Loadsa threads on this, i just found the Sperex paint was good with heat etc, i thought the usual red was a bit naff so went with black and chrome logos.. http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9168/calipers2ac8.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukApache Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Loadsa threads on this, i just found the Sperex paint was good with heat etc, i thought the usual red was a bit naff so went with black and chrome logos.. http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9168/calipers2ac8.jpg those look mad! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hammerite + white decals on Jola's car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 where do you get all the kit from I would love to paint mine yellow or blue with the supra logo in red. I've just got those decals from eBay and they look very good imo...mine are the standard look ones not chrome. Looks like eBay for the paint then and take a chance? Iam going to shot blast them first to get all the crud off them so i get a nice final finish...hopefully they should look like new then. Thanks for the replies guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Halfords do a pretty good heat resistant matt black but a normal can of their matt black would be fine, matt paint however is not very durable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Is it better to take the calipers off to do this? I've never even changed the brake pads on a car lol. Is it an easy job? I've painted calipers on other cars before but i've never taken them off. I'm thinking it might be better to do the job properly with the sup though. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I've just got those decals from eBay and they look very good imo...mine are the standard look ones not chrome. Looks like eBay for the paint then and take a chance? Iam going to shot blast them first to get all the crud off them so i get a nice final finish...hopefully they should look like new then. Thanks for the replies guys. Could you post the links of the kits that you have used? Atleast they are tried and tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Is it better to take the calipers off to do this? I've never even changed the brake pads on a car lol. Is it an easy job? Anyone know where to get white caliper paint from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hammerite is what i have always used and its been top notch. I'm guessing you can get any colour you like? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Could you post the links of the kits that you have used? Atleast they are tried and tested. They are the exact same as merckx put in his link from ebay...the guy posted them to me the next day , you will have to tell him what you want Jspec or UK and you can choose the colour too. You get six in total 3x front and 3x back just incase of mistake's and you have to trim them yourself, looks easy enough though. I will put them up when i have done them so you can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Is it better to take the calipers off to do this? I've never even changed the brake pads on a car lol. Is it an easy job? I've painted calipers on other cars before but i've never taken them off. I'm thinking it might be better to do the job properly with the sup though. Scott =op :blink: Not being funny if you dont know what your doing probably best to get someone (mechanic)to guide you through it....saying that its not really rocket science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I don't KNOW what i am doing but i'm not daft when it comes to getting my hands dirty lol. A straightforward guide is usually enough to let me do the most complex of tasks. I am an engineer afterall I'm just a very cautious person and i like to have things clear in my head before i attempt them Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I havent seen any, my girlfriend found some on the web but cant remember where, only in the US which doesn't help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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