bullet_uk Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi All What's the best type of caliper paint???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hammerite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hammerite are you not limited with colour choice with this? Im thinking of doing it blue or yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 You didn't specify a colour, you asked which was best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 You didn't specify a colour, you asked which was best. very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hammerite-Metal-Paint-250ml-ALL-FINISHES-ALL-COLOURS-/300539657431?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&var=&hash=item8bb3876b0f Since your search is broken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hammerite-Metal-Paint-250ml-ALL-FINISHES-ALL-COLOURS-/300539657431?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&var=&hash=item8bb3876b0f Since your search is broken i know i keep meaning to get the search button fixed but its hard to find someone to fix it when you can't search for someone. i was already on that link but thanks i will be going for hammerite as i know how wise you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 They do basic colours and a few metallics, you can mix the paint to get custom colours:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 They do basic colours and a few metallics, you can mix the paint to get custom colours:) ive just order yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I used halfords kit, mine came out superb with three coats and has lasted 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I used halfords kit, mine came out superb with three coats and has lasted 2 years. Ive used the halfords kits and the hammerite, hammerite is much more durable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Have not tried hammerite, but still for 25 pounds for great finish and long last I can not complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Have not tried hammerite, but still for 25 pounds for great finish and long last I can not complain. only £6 with hammerite and it can do all 4 callipers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Bargain, friend at work always recommends hammerite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 well hopefully i will do it next weekend and ill upload some pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hammerite will last a lot longer than 2years. Mine is still like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 halfords, did all for of mine in red, 3 coats each used less than 1/4 of a tin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Get a local paint factors to mix any 2K colour you want, then lacquer, job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 did mine in hamerite, just painted on with a brush, [ATTACH=CONFIG]134812[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 did mine in hamerite, just painted on with a brush, [ATTACH=CONFIG]134812[/ATTACH] Hammered blue, looks good. I did my diffuser in hammered black hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 did mine in hamerite, just painted on with a brush, [ATTACH=CONFIG]134812[/ATTACH] looks good not sure about the drum but still looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 did mine in hamerite, just painted on with a brush, [ATTACH=CONFIG]134812[/ATTACH] I like that in blue, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-No-Knee Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hmmmm Satin Black!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Mine done with halfords kit two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Mine done with halfords kit two years ago. http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/jass897/29b08835.png http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/jass897/3df637d8.png http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/jass897/759596e9.png http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/jass897/d0d58279.png Hammerite red is much richer in colour than that kit...looks orange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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