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adam_2922
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Thu May 02, 2013 4:52 pm

can anyone recommend a good calliper/engine paint. I am after black gloss.
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Thu May 02, 2013 5:07 pm

I used e-tech silver, wasn't bad if a little thick, though I imagine it has to be like that due to the properties of it. However no idea what it would be like in gloss black, as I left it for more of a matt finish
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Thu May 02, 2013 7:10 pm

The engine enamel from frosts is brilliant
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Thu May 02, 2013 7:23 pm

Por15 or classic transport?
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Thu May 02, 2013 10:08 pm

Por15 is not a finished material, it's for rust. The engine enamel comes in many colours. I done my block in the stuff and it keeps its finish well
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Thu May 02, 2013 10:13 pm

my callipers are pretty rusty right now!! gonna sort them before painting though
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Fri May 03, 2013 7:45 am

I paint calipers for a living. And when i first started i use to use proper caliper paint. It very runny, takes ages to dry ad after 5 layers of paint you still need more.

Now i use hammerite smooth. Good range of colours, quick dry and its thicker and its a metal paint. Very good stuff
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Fri May 03, 2013 4:47 pm

Hammerite too .....
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