do i nead heat proof paint to paint my calipers?

1. Eldridge Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Aberystwyth Posts: 618 mk1 vanitien red flatarch!

   #1 29th August 2009, 12:40

   as above really?
   
   thanks
2. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #2 29th August 2009, 12:50

   well me and alot of other people used hammerrite and had no problems but sure its just up to u at end of the day
3. Roper Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 Derbyshire Posts: 1815 Black 106 GTi Turbo

   #3 29th August 2009, 12:54

   same, i just used hammerite mate
4. So51cdy Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Southport Posts: 198 SAXO VTR, YO

   #4 29th August 2009, 13:14

   hammerite is the way 4ward dont get cheap ass paint, get the decent stuff to keep a good look for a long time.
5. Eldridge Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Aberystwyth Posts: 618 mk1 vanitien red flatarch!

   #5 29th August 2009, 13:58

   did you use primer then?
6. user_33730 Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 warwickshire Posts: 454 VTR sold, zx6r ninja,GSXR 750 k1 VW Golf GTTDI

   #6 29th August 2009, 14:02

   i used halfrauds caliper paint(yellow) and i can confirm that its shite . hammerite would be better i think . not sure how it will stand up to hot brakes though
7. 23carragold Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4861

   #7 29th August 2009, 14:35

   i painted my calipers using some standard spray paint, good stuff though cant for the life of me remember the name but its a good brand, not hammerite but still an excellent quality. didnt use any primer, just sanded down the caliper and made sure it was bone dry and smooth, then applied 3 good coats of the stuff. Im going to start a mini progress thread soon when i get time but so far its been a good month or two and it looks brilliant.
8. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #8 29th August 2009, 15:11

   Hammerite
9. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #9 29th August 2009, 15:16

   hammerite or caliper paint, your choice
10. user_26858 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 wales Posts: 134 peugeot 106 1.1 citroen saxo vtr Mini Cooper S

    #10 29th August 2009, 22:32

    i used hammerite for calipers and also cam rocker cover,mani cover,battery cover,ecu etc...did it all really well. its not "heat resistent" but it does well enough. 6.99 halfords mate and have alot more choice than halfords own.no primer needed, just wire brush calipers down with brake cleaner and then paint on with small brush (depends if your takin ur calipars off)
11. damonvtr L-plater Joined: Apr 2009 heywood Posts: 71 1.6 mk 2 saxo vtr

    #11 4th September 2009, 12:08

    ive used hammerite