SAL
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no i would do them yellow so they stand out
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Wonderboy
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Spent all day today cleaning them, it took ages. I done all except the passengers side front wheel. Here are the results:
It also worked wonders in the Engine Bay. PS: Don't be scared by the huge side of the engine, it's big I know 
I'm pretty sure it is, but can anyone confirm this is on the correct way 
[Edited on 27-05-2007 by Wonderboy]
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Wonderboy
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If I decide to upgrade my brakes, what would you suggest? They would need to fit under 13" wheels.
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J B
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maybe 1.6 brakes they would be better than the 1.2 brakes and they should fit under 13"
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Wonderboy
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Any idea how much they would cost? I would need disks, calipers and pads.
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abdus
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quote:
Originally posted by muppetsport
if you paint them do them black.
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Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by abdus
quote:
Originally posted by muppetsport
if you paint them do them black.
Yea I think I will paint them when I get a chance, will any paint do, or does it need to be a certain type?
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abdus
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hammerite
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corsaaa_16v
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whats the best thing for cleaning callipers before applying hamemite?? i dont have a drill so that method has gone out the window!!?
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Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by corsaaa_16v
whats the best thing for cleaning callipers before applying hamemite?? i dont have a drill so that method has gone out the window!!?
Try just using a normal wire brush like I did in the first part, it doesn't work as good, and takes a lot of effort, but it still works 
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Marc
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Take the calipers off when you paint them.
Cleaning wise, I used a drill attachment then went over with thinners before painting.
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Take the calipers off when you paint them.
Cleaning wise, I used a drill attachment then went over with thinners before painting.
indeed much easier, if you dont clean the calipers before painting most of the paint will flake off in a few months and look tacky. black or silver is the best colour really especially when you are painting the power drums aswell
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Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by muppetsport
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Originally posted by Marc
Take the calipers off when you paint them.
Cleaning wise, I used a drill attachment then went over with thinners before painting.
indeed much easier, if you dont clean the calipers before painting most of the paint will flake off in a few months and look tacky. black or silver is the best colour really especially when you are painting the power drums aswell
I was doing my last wheel a 10 minutes ago, but in typical Scottish style, it started raining. I'll go out and finish that up soon.
Once I decide to paint it, the brakes will come off and I'll give everything another good clean and paint them black. If I decide to upgrade my brakes in about a months time, I might do it then.
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Nic Barnes
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worth an upgrade, can get bigger dicsc and calipers off a fair few 4 stud vauxhalls in the scrap yard for cheap enough
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