I want to paint these....

[dj_sonic_uk]

but how and what colour?http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1081525816__car006.jpg

thats the rear discs im talkin about- i was thinkin the same blue as my mats in my avatar

question is-what do i need to do? i no i need to rub it down with an iron brush- but what type of paint- can i get it from halfords?

cheers!

 

[Ben j]

if u want it to last get it done proffesionally.

go for pink too

 

[dj_sonic_uk]

lol

na- cant afford to get it done professionally- plus id rather jus do it myself.

so what kind of paint should i be gettin- any1 done this before?!

as for pink....maybe....but what shade!?

any1 else?

 

[Ben j]

im sure u can get em done for like £25 a wheel in a bodyshop! get ya wallet out ya stingy git



plus it will flake and look all sh*tty in no time runnin round down by the road at speeds in no time.

 

[kingJimBob]

wirebrush and sandpaper, use some kinda cleaner and wipe thoroughly.

mask up the parts u dont want paint getting on. i.e. where the wheel bolts on.

u can then either spray or hand paint, prob best to hand panit. and u can buy caliper paint which will do the job. (plus use hardner)

 

[dj_sonic_uk]

25 x 4 = far too much for a student too spend on a simple job

where as a pot of paint and a couple of tools = what- 25 quid?

if it flakes it flakes.....its a learnin curve!

now- how do i do it god dammit!

cheers for ur input ben

 

[dj_sonic_uk]

cool- cheers king!

all this i can get from halfords u reckon?

thanks

 

[LivinLegend]

mate im looking at this to be my next mod, halfords sell a tin for 9.99 and in my halfords in got a ripspeed section and they sell spray paint for calipers at 18.99.

prob do it next week, but get some picks up when you do it

 

[kingJimBob]

no probs dude. and yup you should be able too!

Btw im a student too bugger being strapped for cash innit



but the good thing is it makes you do all the work on your car your self, there for learning sh*t and getting self satifaction out of your own work!

take ya time when doing it, and it should look the mutz nutz.

 

[dj_sonic_uk]

EXACTOMUNDO king ^^^^^^

exactly what i mean!

what uni are u at?

 

[KDF]

I am planing on doing my calipers front and back silver, now I know that they are pretty much silver (but covered in dirt) they will be much easier to keep clean once they are painted.. but thats a job for later when boredom sets in.

 

[kingJimBob]

im at bournemouth uni, your self mate?



KDF, yus! much easy to clean, bascially if u just wipe when u normally clean your car will keep them clean. put it this way will prevent surface rust aswell.

 

[GR7]

Quote: Originally posted by dj_sonic_uk on 19 April 2004


25 x 4 = far too much for a student too spend on a simple job

where as a pot of paint and a couple of tools = what- 25 quid?

if it flakes it flakes.....its a learnin curve!

now- how do i do it god dammit!

cheers for ur input ben





Smooth Hammerite will do the job cheaply and is OK as long as you start with a clean dry surface. It needs a good stir beofre you use it and you can get a nice bright blue and loads of other colours too.

 

[MaLicE]

Quote: Originally posted by dj_sonic_uk on 19 April 2004
but how and what colour?http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1081525816__car006.jpgthats the rear discs im talkin about- i was thinkin the same blue as my mats in my avatarquestion is-what do i need to do? i no i need to rub it down with an iron brush- but what type of paint- can i get it from halfords?cheers!



erm .... u want to paint the DISCS ????

if u do u need to step away from the car NOW.... if its just the calipers get some hammerite, take the caliper bolts off so they are easier to paint, and clean them with a bit of wire wool or summit, blow all the dust off and paint away, then bobs ya mothers brother...

 

[dj_sonic_uk]

Quote: Originally posted by MaLicE on 20 April 2004





erm .... u want to paint the DISCS ????

if u do u need to step away from the car NOW.... if its just the calipers get some hammerite, take the caliper bolts off so they are easier to paint, and clean them with a bit of wire wool or summit, blow all the dust off and paint away, then bobs ya mothers brother...



malice i dont no if i explained it right-

u see the corsa rear - thats what i want to do

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/1094/justcleaned_006.jpg

 

[kingJimBob]

hes wants to paint the rear drums, and probably the front capilers.

He u have any probs Sonic just Pm me mate and i will try and write a guide out for ya.

 

[Ben j]

pink hammerite?