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Best caliper paint?

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Best caliper paint?

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#1
17:th-Apr-2014, 11:36:24
I want to paint my calipers red, I don't want spray I want to brush it on, anyone got any recommendations?
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17:th-Apr-2014, 11:42:19
Hammerite never fails... need a couple coats though & a steady hand
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17:th-Apr-2014, 12:03:06
Links would be great, need it in red, thanks
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17:th-Apr-2014, 12:04:45
You want a link to hammerite? Get it from any hardware store etc
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17:th-Apr-2014, 15:03:46
agreed hammerite as long as it is heat resistant or just get some caliper paint from halfords
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17:th-Apr-2014, 18:02:57
E-tech is good too! Used it on my last car. Did a top job will use again on this 1 soon!

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17:th-Apr-2014, 18:25:13
Hammerite everytime for me.
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17:th-Apr-2014, 20:02:34
I use hamerright a mix of silver and gold to give a very good standard look
Used it on all my cars never had a problem
Also panted the none braking part of the discs with black hameright to
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17:th-Apr-2014, 20:09:16
the black on the discs does look good
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17:th-Apr-2014, 21:53:49
I used to use the hammer effect grey with good affect
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