Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself.

New Posts Contact us

Just Commodores Forum Community

It takes just a moment to join our fantastic community

Register

Black calipers - done

jono67

Active Member
Joined
Nov 23, 2016
Messages
136
Reaction score
90
Points
28
Location
Sydney
Members Ride
2015 S1 Calais V Sportwagon V6
I like it Ron, like it a lot. Good contrast the white and black, even more so with the black calipers.
 

Ron Burgundy

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 3, 2004
Messages
4,795
Reaction score
4,229
Points
113
Location
NSW
Members Ride
VF II SS
Rears now done too...
Not as good as the front as i rushed it a bit...
Still allright ;)
 

Attachments

  • Screenshot_20190425-132106_Gallery.jpg
    Screenshot_20190425-132106_Gallery.jpg
    455.5 KB · Views: 162
  • Screenshot_20190425-132134_Gallery.jpg
    Screenshot_20190425-132134_Gallery.jpg
    118.7 KB · Views: 137

Skylarking

Well-Known Member
Joined
Feb 3, 2018
Messages
9,993
Reaction score
10,321
Points
113
Age
123
Location
Downunder
Members Ride
Commodore Motorsport Edition
@Ron Burgundy looks good.

What paint did you use and how much and what type of prep should be done to get paint to stick well and not quickly flake off.
 

Ron Burgundy

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jun 3, 2004
Messages
4,795
Reaction score
4,229
Points
113
Location
NSW
Members Ride
VF II SS
I used Duplicolour caliper paint from SCA

3 coats..
No primer or clear coat

I washed the calipers first with wheel cleaner and then cleaned them with brake cleaner. Paint seems to be sticking fine.
Will see how long it lasts :)
 

VS 5.0

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 17, 2006
Messages
7,980
Reaction score
14,096
Points
113
Location
Perth WA
Members Ride
VE SSV Z Series M6
Looks good.

Why u no paint the disc hubs as well ?
 

Dayvo

Because i can
Joined
Apr 28, 2005
Messages
2,669
Reaction score
8,353
Points
113
Age
67
Location
South East,Victoria
Members Ride
VE SV6 Series 2
Looks good Ron . Lost count of how many times i have seen a car with a nice paint job nice wheels and the whole lot spoiled by shitty looking calipers .
 

kleanphil

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 4, 2016
Messages
920
Reaction score
857
Points
93
Location
G.C.
Members Ride
VF SS-V SII Sportwagon
Looks good.

Why u no paint the disc hubs as well ?

When I powder coated my brakes I considered doing the disc hubs but was pointed out that they are a pain to clean and probly more trouble than it's worth , black might not be so bad but will look dirty after a while .

EDIT: Black Brembo's with white decals would look cool
 

VS 5.0

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 17, 2006
Messages
7,980
Reaction score
14,096
Points
113
Location
Perth WA
Members Ride
VE SSV Z Series M6
When I powder coated my brakes I considered doing the disc hubs but was pointed out that they are a pain to clean and probly more trouble than it's worth , black might not be so bad but will look dirty after a while .

I've painted the disc hubs before. Looks way better than rusted hubs.
 

ChRiDDa

Active Member
Joined
Jan 25, 2004
Messages
751
Reaction score
147
Points
43
Location
N/A
Members Ride
VE SS-Z Sportwagon
I painted the hubs on my old car - came up a treat

A tip if you do: I cut a circle out of a pizza box so that I didn’t get paint on the surface of the disc

Worked well!
 
Top