TRD3000GT Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 OK everyone has done it but I dont want to be the same! was considering painting but not in a normal colour. Anyone know how to get a finish like the BREMBOS. Metalic gold? Or some other crazy colour I could get them done ? Metalic blue might be cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 What about TVR style rainbow paint?!?!? How cool/crazy/individual would that be? Seb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 its not a high temprature faint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 I don't know these things... Seb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy68 Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 foliatec (not sure on the spelling) do the best kits, and in lots of colours inc dark blue, they sometimes come up on ebay quite cheap, then its just a matter of getting the existing paint off your callipers, you can sand, or sand blast, then its a 2 part paint, then stickers, then a laquer to keep your sticker lookin nice, (or be lazy n just get dude to do it like me!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul -C- Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Originally posted by albundy68 then stickers, then a laquer to keep your sticker lookin nice, Wouldn't it be better to paint the logo on with a stencil? Surely a sticker would come off eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Originally posted by Paul -C- Wouldn't it be better to paint the logo on with a stencil? Surely a sticker would come off eventually. Thats what the high temp laquer is for fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy68 Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 he's right like!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 problem is all the Foliatec stuff is flat colours . I wanted a metalic looking gold colour http://www.e-tire.co.jp/omega/brembo-f50_omega02.jpg what do you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Originally posted by TRD3000GT problem is all the Foliatec stuff is flat colours . I wanted a metalic looking gold colour http://www.e-tire.co.jp/omega/brembo-f50_omega02.jpg what do you suggest? Without wanting to sound like an arse call brembo and ask them what they coat the things with. I suspect its some sort of chemical coating/anodising process though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Would powdercoating work? I put a thred in general about how best to refurb brakes. Not too much response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Would work nice but I was under the impression it would only be flat colours. I have only ever been aware of black powder coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Try 'Smoothrite', non- hammer finish. They do this in Gold, not sure if they do a spray but they do it in tins. I put this on my MR2 calipers and it stayed fine for two years, no problem with the heat. I've also just done the inner part of my new rear discs, the bit that goes all rusty and can be seen through wheels (NOT the face of the discs, the outside of the handbrake 'hub'). Been on some 2mths and no problem. If you want it high gloss then you'll need to lacquer over as it's more of a satin finish. If from a tin, apply with a dabbing motion using a piece of cotton, this will give a nice even finish, do two coats but let dry well in between and don't be tempted to go back over bits after more than a few minutes as it'll look shite, wait till it drys and sort it on the next coat. KEEP STIRRING THE TIN !! for an even colour. Before people say it, I know it's not designed for high temp use.......but it works!! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Ive painted my calipers in ordinary Laquer and its fine after many miles of hard driving . Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Polish them bling stylee then laquer them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 how much would it cost to have them polished up? This is an option and I would be willing to spend say £25 per caliper to have them polished up!! but the work would need to be done within a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 Originally posted by TRD3000GT how much would it cost to have them polished up? This is an option and I would be willing to spend say £25 per caliper to have them polished up!! but the work would need to be done within a week. Thats it Chris you push the boat out !!!! Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 I think the term is get your sandpaper out an get polishin mate:p Correct me if I am wrong but I think Envy do a polishing service on most components but I reckon you would be lookin at nearly £70 a caliper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Originally posted by dangerous brain Would work nice but I was under the impression it would only be flat colours. I have only ever been aware of black powder coating. Lordy no! For a start my wheels are powdercoated and they are silver. I got them done at a powdercoaters' near where I live and he does all sorts of leary multicoloured designs for motorbikes. I'll probably get mine done there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 Cool a bit off topic but I want my cast iron fire powder coating. Be nice to have a choice other than flat black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by Paul Try 'Smoothrite', non- hammer finish. They do this in Gold, not sure if they do a spray but they do it in tins. I put this on my MR2 calipers and it stayed fine for two years, no problem with the heat. I've also just done the inner part of my new rear discs, the bit that goes all rusty and can be seen through wheels (NOT the face of the discs, the outside of the handbrake 'hub'). Been on some 2mths and no problem. If you want it high gloss then you'll need to lacquer over as it's more of a satin finish. If from a tin, apply with a dabbing motion using a piece of cotton, this will give a nice even finish, do two coats but let dry well in between and don't be tempted to go back over bits after more than a few minutes as it'll look shite, wait till it drys and sort it on the next coat. KEEP STIRRING THE TIN !! for an even colour. Before people say it, I know it's not designed for high temp use.......but it works!! Paul Its now July, Paul are they still tickety boo,(the hub bit that is) is there any reason you couldnt use normal hammerite finish as I have always liked the finish it gives. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 How about just buying some gold brembos LOL!! That foliatec stuff is good though - used it on my scooby, looked great. Costs about 20 quid in halfords.... BTW - blue would look w4nk, a mate did it on his blue Yaris T-Sport - hmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 im thinking painting my calipers red but i dont wany to lose the supra logo off them, does anyone know where i can get the stickers from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jive Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by attilauk im thinking painting my calipers red but i dont wany to lose the supra logo off them, does anyone know where i can get the stickers from? You need to contact one of our special members on this board, unfortunately I can't for the life of me remember the correct name, begins with G though Gonna hopefully get my calipers painted ready for Billing in errr red - that's along with cleaning the car inside and out, painting my front grill mesh etc etc .... god I'm in for a couple of bloody long days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 if you can remember the name then let me know m8, i really want those stickers:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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