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Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« on: August 07, 2016, 02:03:27 pm »
As title, I changed the front and rear pads yesterday and the paint is shot, especially the rears. What paint has anyone used or can recommend?

I can get E-Tech for £11, Foliatec for £19 or rather than caliper paint go for hammerite?

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2016, 02:04:30 pm »
Foliatec.

I used hsmmerite on my rears and wish I hadn't.

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2016, 02:17:48 pm »
Had this on previous cars lasted well http://rustoleum.co.uk/metal-paint/combicolor.html 

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2016, 02:45:45 pm »
Nevr used Hammerite on calipers. Elesewhere v good.

Used Foliatec on my old fronts, waste of time and money. 3 coats aplied, and really needed another!

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2016, 04:22:36 pm »
You must not have used it correctly. I did 2 sets of r32 fronts and it worked perfectly with 2/3 coats.

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2016, 04:36:10 pm »
My Ed. 30 has the calipers painted red with Foliatec spray. Seems to be holding fine. :happy2:

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2016, 06:57:31 pm »
You must not have used it correctly. I did 2 sets of r32 fronts and it worked perfectly with 2/3 coats.

I reckon it might have been old stock. It also took forever to "dry" for a two pack.

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2016, 09:37:08 pm »
Cheers guys, I'll get some Foliatec ordered from ECP as they sent me a 25% off code.

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2016, 09:58:30 pm »
I am a Hammerite fan, Done countless sets over the Years on different cars. All good.  :smiley:

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Re: Which Brand of Caliper Paint?
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2016, 10:43:50 am »
I've used Hammerite on calipers before and as long as you take your time and clear the caliper before and give them time to dry they will be fine.

However, I havent used hammerite on my 4pots