GIXXERUK Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Looking good Gixxeruk. I have invested in some, Lee has been very helpful. Did you powdercoat/spray yours? I am tempted to do the same, do you know what extra cost I should factor in? Hi, I sprayed them with hammerite smooth spray, very light thin coats to build the colour, allow each coat to dry and don't rush, I've used this on my last 3 cars, the last was a 911 I had for 4yrs and they still looked as good 3yrs after I sprayed them It doesn't crack or fade I can give you a contact for the akebono decals if you are using them, I was torn between black or white decals Hth Paul You make it sound so simple Paul, they look great, I think I will give it a go. Akebono decals would be super.....oooo black pm on its way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 (edited) Ok so I contacted a company this morning regarding VHT prime, anodized red and enamel spray paint with the intention of re-spraying the calipers this weekend. Their response wasn't positive, stating that they do not think the product can withstand the heat generated by the calipers (even though their advert sates that the product is "formulated for high temperature and high performance engine paint applications withstanding intermittent temperatures up to 228°C"). I am not sure what paint to buy now as I couldn't find anodized red Hammerite in Halfords yesterday. Any ideas? (oh and one other thing which is completely off topic - for some reason whenever I post topics using Windows 8 at work, the forum dialogue box doesn't work properly. For instance I am now stuck on italics writing this, cannot change the font or return to a new line!? Edited March 18, 2014 by Ceejay29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 (oh and one other thing which is completely off topic - for some reason whenever I post topics using Windows 8 at work, the forum dialogue box doesn't work properly. For instance I am now stuck on italics writing this, cannot change the font or return to a new line!? Time to look for another job with decent computers then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 or at least without windows 8...................this rates as high as windows millenium edition as far as I'm concerned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 I will have a word with the IT department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Oh and this is the VHT paint mentioned above: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281122982634&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hammerite is available at halfords and b&q and others, must be smooth, I've tried vht paint and it is dull and difficult to get a gloss finish, works great as a primer though, I find it quite a powdery finish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 I was after an anodized finished, I have a feeling Hammerite only offer gloss red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I was after an anodized finished, I have a feeling Hammerite only offer gloss red? yup You're right mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Had a sneaky peak at a package we received at the garage last week ....The Akebono brake kit courtesy of R35LEE, who I would highly recommend, top man I will add the boxes to the pile that has been gathering over the last 6 months, which includes an Exedy hyper single clutch, lightened flywheel and release bearing among many other cool mods. This to do list is building rapidly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Had a sneaky peak at a package we received at the garage last week ....The Akebono brake kit courtesy of R35LEE, who I would highly recommend, top man I will add the boxes to the pile that has been gathering over the last 6 months, which includes an Exedy hyper single clutch, lightened flywheel and release bearing among many other cool mods. This to do list is building rapidly Nice My pile of stuff (including a box like yours) is growing as well, fortunately mine is stored at Slys place Edited April 6, 2014 by grahamc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Akebono decals now ready in White, red or black. Chris I will get yours out on Tuesday mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Good man Lee, thanks for all of your help. Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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