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Eldin Didic
TryHard
NSW
UZZ30 V8

Posts: 103
Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:33 am, by:  Eldin Didic (Dvine) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I want to paint my brake callipers, but wanted to know what paint I would be able to use? Heat resistant paint is obviously the only option right?
Haydn Crandell
Tinkerer
NSW
TT 2.5

Posts: 85
Reg: 11-2005

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Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:42 am, by:  Haydn Crandell (Haydn) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

wrong. i painted mine in 2pac pearl blue no dramas then again if you drive like a lunatic breaking heavy alot you might want to consider the heat paint .cheers
Luke Middleton
Tinkerer
NSW
V8 Limited

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Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 10:43 am, by:  Luke Middleton (Spook) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Iv'e used ordinary automotive spray paint with final coat of clear on a few cars - works fine and holds up to high temps...
James Johnson
TryHard
Victoria
TT

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Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 11:18 am, by:  James Johnson (Jamesy) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

went with that 1500F paint works good and is not any more expensive than other paints. and holds up to the heat of racing!!
Bernie Juckers
Tinkerer
South Australia
V8

Posts: 35
Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 12:52 pm, by:  Bernie Juckers (Burn) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I used black stove paint and I put white Lexus stickers on them. Just don't give them too many coats because it may affect the heat dissipation from the rotors.
Katrina Bruns
TryHard
SD
Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 In-line 6

Posts: 177
Reg: 08-2005

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 03:54 am, by:  Katrina Bruns (Katrina) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This is a dumb question.. being I never got into that part of my soarer.. why would you want to paint your brake calipers??
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 07:14 am, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Lipstick for brakes
Tom McGruther
TryHard
QLD
Soarer GTT

Posts: 127
Reg: 09-2005

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 07:30 am, by:  Tom McGruther (Bigcheese82) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

david - you could call them Hot Lips
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 07:59 am, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

well that's a painful thought.
Eldin Didic
TryHard
NSW
UZZ30 V8

Posts: 106
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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:02 am, by:  Eldin Didic (Dvine) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Katrina Bruns wrote on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 03:54 am:


This is a dumb question.. being I never got into that part of my soarer.. why would you want to paint your brake calipers??



Katrina, do you really think this is a dumb question? Please explain why you think it is dumb.

I am not sure if your cherokee or soarer has large wheels, but when large non factory wheels do not cover much of the inner part of the braking system (i.e. rotor, and brake calliper) and all you can see is a dark brown rusty colour, why would you not want to spruce up the look of it, make it more visually appealing. Lots of people do it.

I am guessing that you might be the only one here that thinks that it is a dumb idea.
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:27 am, by:  David Vaughan (Davidv) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

My TT fronts came in bronze. I know that red, black and silver are popular and I see Pearl Blue mentioned above. What other colours have people tried?
Morgan Cross
DieHard
Victoria
Soarer TT

Posts: 998
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 11:51 am, by:  Morgan Cross (Morgan) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Silver on FSG Soarers.
Tom McGruther
TryHard
QLD
Soarer GTT

Posts: 128
Reg: 09-2005

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 12:01 pm, by:  Tom McGruther (Bigcheese82) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i've got red. $14 for a can at supercheap. looks great
Haydn Crandell
Tinkerer
NSW
TT 2.5

Posts: 92
Reg: 11-2005

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 01:32 pm, by:  Haydn Crandell (Haydn) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

heres mine pearl blue
Upload
better then crappy rusty look
Eldin Didic
TryHard
NSW
UZZ30 V8

Posts: 107
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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 05:14 pm, by:  Eldin Didic (Dvine) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nice Hayden.. Very nice indeed. Where did you get he paint from could you tell me the name of the makers of the paint..

Cheers..
Daniel Lee
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

Posts: 414
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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 07:48 pm, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm also thinking of painting the brake callipers too and heard that the G2 paints are pretty good

http://www.sportcompactonly.com/product.aspx?p=2200&c=5&l=0
Murray Lund
Tinkerer
NSW
V8

Posts: 13
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 07:52 pm, by:  Murray Lund (Murray) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Painted mine with a tin of silver enamel and a small paintbrush. No problems - can't see the need for any special paint.
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
1991 UZZ30 GT4.0 V8

Posts: 1892
Reg: 05-2005

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 07:57 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

When I painted the GTO's calipers Red, I just used VHT Engine Enamel in the spray can, had no probs at all
Brett Harrison
Tinkerer
QLD
JZZ30

Posts: 48
Reg: 09-2005

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:05 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Upload
Brett Harrison
Tinkerer
QLD
JZZ30

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Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:09 pm, by:  Brett Harrison (Bretto) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don, you weren't driving hard enough
"Brakes reach temperatures of 345°C. plus. Even VHT Engine Enamel is only rated to 249°C.
VHT Brake and Caliper Paint will take temperature of 485°C. and is chemical resistant when dry"
Haydn Crandell
Tinkerer
NSW
TT 2.5

Posts: 96
Reg: 11-2005

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Friday, December 23, 2005 - 07:51 am, by:  Haydn Crandell (Haydn) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Eldin Didic wrote on , December 22, 2005 - 05:14 pm:

by: Eldin Didic (Dvine)


Nice Hayden.. Very nice indeed. Where did you get he paint from could you tell me the name of the makers of the paint..

Cheers..




im a spray painter,just used a bit of scrap blue with 20 grams of gold pearl in it ,go see your local painter and look through colour chips,sounds like a lot of hassel to paint calipers eh
Eldin Didic
TryHard
NSW
UZZ30 V8

Posts: 108
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Friday, December 23, 2005 - 10:10 am, by:  Eldin Didic (Dvine) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hayden what area are from? if you are close by, you might be able to do my body kit for me and maybe even the calipers at the same time :D
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
1991 UZZ30 GT4.0 V8

Posts: 1897
Reg: 05-2005

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Friday, December 23, 2005 - 10:19 am, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Brett Harrison wrote on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 10:09 pm:

Don, you weren't driving hard enough
"Brakes reach temperatures of 345°C. plus. Even VHT Engine Enamel is only rated to 249°C.
VHT Brake and Caliper Paint will take temperature of 485°C. and is chemical resistant when dry"




True!, although I tend to use the trans for decelerating, and the brakes only for a quick dab, or holding while stopped
Haydn Crandell
Tinkerer
NSW
TT 2.5

Posts: 97
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Friday, December 23, 2005 - 08:19 pm, by:  Haydn Crandell (Haydn) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

miles away eldin im up near byron bay
Katrina Bruns
TryHard
SD
Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 In-line 6

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Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 03:23 am, by:  Katrina Bruns (Katrina) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I had 16" supra wheels (?) on my soarer in Japan.. and from what shape the car was in .. honestly what the wheels looked like was last on my list.. ask Don or Peter or anyone that were with me on my list to rebuild my soarer LOL

As for my cherokee, I have 16's on those also.. and its a vehicle that I run through the mud and use big time in 4 wheel drive.. so its covered in mud from top to bottom most of the time. I live near the rocky mountains where its all mud, 4 wheeling and fun out here :-) So, I dont think its a dumb idea to paint calipers and such.. just never came to mind for me to do it :-)

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