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Offline marko

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Caliper paint removal method
« on: April 10, 2014, 12:19:37 pm »
Recently acquired a set of r32 rear calipers painted but i want to change the colour.been trying to wire rush the old stuff off but its proper caked on...anyone suggest a good remover ????...or is bead blasting probably the only real way to get back to standard metal finish???
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Re: Caliper paint removal method
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2014, 12:27:21 pm »
Depends what you're looking to do. If it's baked on that much then a simple sanding block to level the surface followed by a paint preparation wash/wipe and then primer/direct to paint will be fine.
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Re: Caliper paint removal method
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2014, 12:32:01 pm »
Problem is they are yellow..lol..I've been using wirebrush attachment on the drill but gonna take me hours unless I can soften this stuff up
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Re: Caliper paint removal method
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2014, 12:34:27 pm »
If it's on there solid you don't need to remove every bit of last paint.
Just get off what you can, and primer and paint over it. Far easier. They are also only brake calipers..
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Re: Caliper paint removal method
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2014, 01:22:20 pm »
A blowtorch would be very effective. There may be knock on effects however...
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Re: Caliper paint removal method
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2014, 01:28:29 pm »
Get them sand blasted and powder coated in the colour of your choice would be easier.
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Re: Caliper paint removal method
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2014, 01:51:04 pm »
Do not powder coat brakes..... you need to paint them.
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Re: Caliper paint removal method
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2014, 07:34:39 pm »
I had a similar issue with my s3 front brakes. Initially used emery cloth to sand it and then used a wire brush. Did the job. Came out okay for a first attempt.

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Re: Caliper paint removal method
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2014, 12:36:00 am »
Looking good mate..well done!!!
Found nitro-mors to be the job at getting old paint off
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