Brake Caliper Paint MK6 Golf R

[Dim]

Hi all,

Looking to freshen up stock brake calipers from black to red (all 4 corners). Will be adding white Racing R logo post painting.

Can anyone recommend someone that does this work in Sydney? Has anyone done any similar work, prices etc?

I've been quoted $350 by Queen Street Group in Revesby so far - does seem a little bit excessive.

[Creampuff]

Seriously! do it yourself.....paint $20, clear coat $16, R logo $10 (ebay)...4 hours work....thats cleaning, 3 coats, add logo on final coat, then add clear....easy!!

[Guest001]

Buy it from Supercrap With some masking tape and some newspaper and away you go Or for $35 you can buy fake Brembo covers that stick on

4pcs 3DKIT Brembo Look Brake Caliper Cover FOR Audi Holden Mazda Toyota RED | eBay

[Dim]

Thanks guys..
I've spent hours watching videos on how to do that myself I'm just not so confident on doing a good enough job.
These guys remove the caliper and do a proper spray throughout. I don't want to have the paint fade or chip away in a few months.

[nat225]

350 incl calipers removal work is cheap. this takes at least 10mnts each corner carefully (with proper tools).

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[brad]

$350 is a very fair price for all 4 if they do a 100% job of removal, cleaning, etc.

Too often I find service providers offer the earth & deliver a small vacant block 50km north of Broken Hill, so I'd be skeptical. Do they separate the caliper from the hydraulic hose & re-bleed the brakes afterwards? How many coats of paint & do they prime it first?

If you DIY it won't chip or fade in a few months. Even with the cheap Dulux spray enamel I use it still looks acceptable 12 months later - probably needs a quick tart-up every 2 years.

[Reedy]

I'm fitting some new discs and pads soon so think I'll do mine while that's being done by my mechanic. Any tips and tricks and best paints to use would be appreciated.


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[brad]

you tube is your friend

I just use Dulux spray enamel but I rarely get much heat in my brakes. If you tend to give it some stick then use a heat resistant engine enamel.

[Lucas_R]

About 6 months ago i purchased the DupliColor brake caliper paint and hi temp clear coat and the quality of the paint (actually i think its the clear coat that is the problem) is poor.

The original paint on the calipers (factory red coloured GTI calipers) was quite faded, made worse with wheel cleaners.

I prepped the calipers well, gave them a really good rub down with sandpaper and brake caliper cleaner etc.

The brakes looked fantastic when finished, super glossy and bright red - but the clear coat stayed tacky (even after several days drying time and heating it with a heat gun) which resulted in brake dust and road grime sticking to the paint. The clear coat has also gone a yellow sort of colour and now looks crap.

I just recently purchased the high quality Foliatec brake caliper paint kit and will be re-doing them soon. Lacquers and sprays | FOLIATEC.com

As much as it was a disappointment having the DupliColor paint turn out poorly, im willing to try again with the better quality Foliatec paint - and i hate having other people work on my car.

[Reedy]

Hey Lucas, where are you buying this paint from?


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[Lucas_R]

Hey Lucas, where are you buying this paint from?

I got it locally, from here: Foliatec Caliper Spray for customising brake calipers . Just choose which ever colour you like - i got "Rosso" gloss red.

Funnily enough, i haven't actually used the paint yet as we have been renovating the house over the past few months and i just haven't had any time or energy to spend on the car - but this stuff is supposed to be the best stuff you can get.

[Reedy]

Cheers mate, just ordered some. Going to get some DBA Slotted T2 and Remsa pads and do it all at the same time while the callipers are off. I'll report back with results and photos.


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[Dim]

Hey guys just a quick update with photos for those who are interested

[IanPGonzaga]

looks great! well done!!!

now that you've done it yourself you would've seen a little bit more of how everything goes together so you get to know your car in the process.

i just did my 1st rocker cover/gasket change/rocker colour change - looks awesome, costs less than a grill'd meal and now i know how some engine bits go together!

[Reedy]

Good job mate. What is the grey colour you put on first? Will I need it if I am sticking with the same colour?


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