Afternoon fellow forumers(!!)
Having started my KR1S restoration, i was wondering if any body could recommend a decent body shop in herts bed bucks area, i am slowly preparing all the panels but do not have the skill or tools to attempt spraying.
oh and where can i get plasticote gold spray for my calipers disc centres etc.
all information greatly appreciated.
Rob
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Hi rob,
Sorry can't recommend a spray shop round your way but I would suggest not using plasticote for your calipers/discs.
The first drop of brake fluid will take it right off. Powder coat or anodize is far more resilient to DOT4 but I believe there are caliper paints on the market (never used any, so once again I can't recommend any makes etc).
I would also recommend VHT paint for the discs as they can get a little bit hot at times.
Hope this is of some help?
Sorry can't recommend a spray shop round your way but I would suggest not using plasticote for your calipers/discs.
The first drop of brake fluid will take it right off. Powder coat or anodize is far more resilient to DOT4 but I believe there are caliper paints on the market (never used any, so once again I can't recommend any makes etc).
I would also recommend VHT paint for the discs as they can get a little bit hot at times.
Hope this is of some help?
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Hi rob,
I would recommend, powder coating or anodizing for calipers. I haven't yet come across a paint from a tin that will last. But both of these processes are best left to the pro's.
However I haven't tried VHT paint on calipers. Some VHT paint you can bake on, maybe this process will help against brake fluid
Anyone on the forum had success with spray painting calipers?
I would recommend, powder coating or anodizing for calipers. I haven't yet come across a paint from a tin that will last. But both of these processes are best left to the pro's.
However I haven't tried VHT paint on calipers. Some VHT paint you can bake on, maybe this process will help against brake fluid
Anyone on the forum had success with spray painting calipers?