Caliper paint

[p4cks]

After replacing the threads on the hubs last weekend I noticed how rough the calipers looked. I knew they were silver from the factory so I did a bit of research on how to do it, got the right colour and painted the calipers this weekend.

Very easy job.

Looking rough
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d167/p4cks/Clio%20Williams%203/EA8471F0-8B9C-4A1F-91D3-5332C305CF49-2610-00002471D8091777_zps5a575ac9.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d167/p4cks/Clio%20Williams%203/B5FD5775-B96A-42E9-807C-3AFB96D152EA-19650-00002B1CEB8CD262_zps6d7300ce.jpg

I removed the wheel (obviously!), the the caliper and disc and took the pads out. Masked around the bits I didn't want to paint and rested them on the hubs (still connected to the lines)

Getting there
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d167/p4cks/Clio%20Williams%203/1359696A-63C9-4C09-B6D0-9B21D5DBB553-19650-00002B1CF25C6AF2_zpsc5207071.jpg

And after 3 coats, leaving about 30 mins between coats
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d167/p4cks/Clio%20Williams%203/C42F1451-42DC-497F-8E15-1F6F37147730-19650-00002B1CF92B2EB1_zps22eb8f84.jpg

And how they look now
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d167/p4cks/Clio%20Williams%203/728136C5-93BE-446E-BBB1-707AF921DE6A-19650-00002B1CFEA3255D_zps5e0a1466.jpg

[stevie_b]

They look much better. I would mask up the guide pin gaiters ideally, in case the layer of hardened paint affects their operation or the durability of the rubber.

[m44ksp]

Out of interest what is the paint colour?