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DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:10 pm
by catsandtrees
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.
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:17 am
by scharlton
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
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 8:25 am
by cj10jeeper
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
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:40 pm
by catsandtrees
Thanks so much for the links. Looks you you did a cracking job.
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:41 pm
by catsandtrees
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
Thanks for the info. Would prefer to do it myself to be honest as more satisfying.
Off to Halfords to see what they have.
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:24 pm
by KingGazza
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:10 pm
by DaddyDarren
@ KingGazza - They look amazing
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:08 am
by Glaf
Highly recommend this company for the finishing touch.
https://www.brakecaliperdecals.co.uk/Ja ... per-Decals
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:35 am
by gasgas
did ours over the Easter weekend, works for us, white sprit is good for cleaning in the first place.
Re: DIY calliper painting or professional?
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 9:23 am
by DaddyDarren
I used BCS too. Took the original cast grey were finished in Candy Apple Red...
Still look as good three years later
