Hi folks,
as I have now had the joy of owning my little beauty for 3 months I thought I might look to get the callipers painted.
The front are like a sparkly gold colour, and the rear standard grey.
Would you recommend doing this yourself or is it best to pay a professional?
If professional then recommendations around Leicestershire would be appreciated.
Car is Storm grey. Thinking maybe red or yellow.
Thanks in advance.
DIY calliper painting or professional?
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Hi,
I used these guys and bought their kit and painted the rears myself.
https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/
I was lazy and did not remove the calipers but you can get to all the visible surfaces to clean and paint. Results were great and still look great a year on. My only warning is order the kit when you are ready to do the job, I got delayed a year and the paint hardner had hardnened (doh) but they sent me another FOC.
Also look at links below
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4810&p=47760&hilit ... ers#p47760
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4810&p=47760&hilit ... ers#p47756
I used these guys and bought their kit and painted the rears myself.
https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/
I was lazy and did not remove the calipers but you can get to all the visible surfaces to clean and paint. Results were great and still look great a year on. My only warning is order the kit when you are ready to do the job, I got delayed a year and the paint hardner had hardnened (doh) but they sent me another FOC.
Also look at links below
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4810&p=47760&hilit ... ers#p47760
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4810&p=47760&hilit ... ers#p47756
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It’s a really easy diy job and can get great results
Key is to remove callipers (leave hydraulics connected) and remove pads and carriers. This way there is no over painting and all faces get cleaned and painted.
Great paint from Halfords that dries and applies easily and on various cars I’ve owned last a good 5 years
Dirty job of course so if you prefer not to roll up sleeves then pay someone
Key is to remove callipers (leave hydraulics connected) and remove pads and carriers. This way there is no over painting and all faces get cleaned and painted.
Great paint from Halfords that dries and applies easily and on various cars I’ve owned last a good 5 years
Dirty job of course so if you prefer not to roll up sleeves then pay someone
2014 MY 3.0 V6S Roadster
Subtle enhancements to create the car I wanted from SVR nose cone, 400 series side skirts & customised 'design' rear bumper, to heated SVR steering wheel and more
Subtle enhancements to create the car I wanted from SVR nose cone, 400 series side skirts & customised 'design' rear bumper, to heated SVR steering wheel and more
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scharlton wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:17 am Hi,
I used these guys and bought their kit and painted the rears myself.
https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/
I was lazy and did not remove the calipers but you can get to all the visible surfaces to clean and paint. Results were great and still look great a year on. My only warning is order the kit when you are ready to do the job, I got delayed a year and the paint hardner had hardnened (doh) but they sent me another FOC.
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Also look at links below
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4810&p=47760&hilit ... ers#p47760
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4810&p=47760&hilit ... ers#p47756
Thanks so much for the links. Looks you you did a cracking job.
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Thanks for the info. Would prefer to do it myself to be honest as more satisfying.cj10jeeper wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:25 am It’s a really easy diy job and can get great results
Key is to remove callipers (leave hydraulics connected) and remove pads and carriers. This way there is no over painting and all faces get cleaned and painted.
Great paint from Halfords that dries and applies easily and on various cars I’ve owned last a good 5 years
Dirty job of course so if you prefer not to roll up sleeves then pay someone
Off to Halfords to see what they have.
MY18 Storm Grey V6 340 coupe R dynamic. Ivory seats & headlining Meridian sound system sports exhaust
Fantastic job done @'
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@ KingGazza - They look amazing
White 2014 V6 Coupe
OEM P7 Grill
VAP Lowering Springs
VAP 200 Cell Cats & Downpipes
VAP Pulley & Stage II 453 BHP Remap
Vorsteiner 21” V-FF 103 Alloys
PB Brakes 8/6 Pot Drilled Big Brake Kit
OEM P7 Grill
VAP Lowering Springs
VAP 200 Cell Cats & Downpipes
VAP Pulley & Stage II 453 BHP Remap
Vorsteiner 21” V-FF 103 Alloys
PB Brakes 8/6 Pot Drilled Big Brake Kit
Highly recommend this company for the finishing touch.
https://www.brakecaliperdecals.co.uk/Ja ... per-Decals
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V6 Coupe, 2015, white with black pack, panoramic roof, 20" black Cylones, red callipers.
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I used BCS too. Took the original cast grey were finished in Candy Apple Red...
Still look as good three years later
Still look as good three years later
White 2014 V6 Coupe
OEM P7 Grill
VAP Lowering Springs
VAP 200 Cell Cats & Downpipes
VAP Pulley & Stage II 453 BHP Remap
Vorsteiner 21” V-FF 103 Alloys
PB Brakes 8/6 Pot Drilled Big Brake Kit
OEM P7 Grill
VAP Lowering Springs
VAP 200 Cell Cats & Downpipes
VAP Pulley & Stage II 453 BHP Remap
Vorsteiner 21” V-FF 103 Alloys
PB Brakes 8/6 Pot Drilled Big Brake Kit