how long does caliper paint last?

1. kcsaxo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 West Yorkshire Posts: 3471 Saxo 1.1

   #1 14th April 2008, 19:26

   i painted my drums black a while back and the rust has come right through turning it turd brown. can anyone recommend a type of paint to use? my last paint was engine enamel.
2. Ge0_Ge Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Thanet/Kent Posts: 1335 106 GTI, Audi S3

   #2 14th April 2008, 19:30

   hamerite.. i heard its good stuff. (SP)
3. sharpie Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 West Lothian Posts: 919 02 Icelandic Ghey VTR

   #3 14th April 2008, 19:39

   hammerite will do the job but you want to try and get the surface as rust free as possible before painting it - so get the wire brush out. give it a few coats and it will last longer too, just slap it on with a brush and it won't be going anywhere anytime soon.
4. kcsaxo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 West Yorkshire Posts: 3471 Saxo 1.1

   #4 14th April 2008, 19:46

   cheers peeps, which one to go for? is it the garage door one?
5. sharpie Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 West Lothian Posts: 919 02 Icelandic Ghey VTR

   #5 14th April 2008, 19:50

   
   
   the wee tin that's about £7 or £8 should easily be enough, you might only end up using half.
6. user_10583 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 731

   #6 14th April 2008, 19:51

   no just the hammerite you can buy at halfords, its either in a spray can or a paint tin. use this because it takes high temperature.
7. kcsaxo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 West Yorkshire Posts: 3471 Saxo 1.1

   #7 14th April 2008, 19:57

   nice one, will get a tin tomoz when my wheels are coming off.
8. andywiddss1 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 skipton northyorks Posts: 5275 clio 172 exclusive track toy

   #8 14th April 2008, 20:08

   go an buy proper enamel paint will last a hell of alot longer mate
9. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #9 14th April 2008, 21:19

   get them powdercoated
10. kcsaxo Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 West Yorkshire Posts: 3471 Saxo 1.1

    #10 14th April 2008, 22:46

    cheers peeps, tried enamel paint and just came off even after a full on prep by getting rid of rust. im basically trying other methods to see if the effects are better.
    
    powder coating i have thought of but im more into keeping it running smoothly until i graduate and get a job and new car mate.