999 Caliper Paint.

Discussion in '749 / 999' started by yellowducmaniac, Jul 20, 2014.

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  1. Whilst cleaning my T9S this evening I got an urge to try and paint the raised 'brembo' lettering on my front calipers,I reckon if done carefully in red they will look pretty cool,what type of paint should be used ?...will everyday modelling enamel do or should I use the dedicated caliper paint which is widely available?...any pointers please.
     
    #1 yellowducmaniac, Jul 20, 2014
  2. I think that your enamel would be fine however if its gloss it would need a good primer/undercoat to stick to.
     
    #2 chizel, Jul 20, 2014
  3. I did this to a pair of Nissin calipers and I used Hammerite smooth and this was over 5 years ago and it has always withstood the heat despite the calipers being on a 250 track bike.
     
    #3 Red998, Jul 21, 2014
  4. I have used Hammerite smooth on a few calipers too - does the job no problem.
     
    #4 RickyX, Jul 21, 2014
  5. oh dear...
     
    #5 andyb, Jul 21, 2014
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  6. I did that to my 749, aswell as the little symbol on the rear one. I used a paint pen from an art shop, then a clear lacquer over the top.

    Looked great, and the chicks loved it. Not sure what that oh dear is about.
     
    #6 Pavey, Jul 21, 2014
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  7. Thanks for all the feedback guys,when I get them done i'll post a pic...the paint pen seems the safest option,doesnt call for such a steady hand...;)
    All this talk of defacing our machines must be anathema to a purist.....:D
     
    #7 yellowducmaniac, Jul 21, 2014
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  8. some people exist in a grey drab world " oh dear, thats the incorrect cadmium plated finish on that M6x25mm bolt. Plus its should be an M6x16mm...."
     
    #8 bootsam, Jul 21, 2014
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  9. Yes indeed, the additional weight of paint has an effect on outright performance.
     
    #9 RickyX, Jul 21, 2014
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  10. there is a world of difference between anal and wanky! this is in the wanky territory!
     
    #10 andyb, Jul 21, 2014
  11. Andy has a firm grasp on all things wanky!

    ;)







    Not sure where he stands on anal and not sure I want to know.
     
    #11 Loz, Jul 21, 2014
  12. You wouldnt know the difference between wanky and anal. Youre a copper. :p
     
    #12 bootsam, Jul 21, 2014
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  13. All in the eye of the beholder etc surely? Some will like, others not. Hardly unusual so would think many are in the looks good camp.
     
    #13 DoctorW, Jul 21, 2014
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  14. While you're there, might as well get the white tyre pen out.
     
    #14 deleteduser211220, Jul 21, 2014
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  15. My 1198 has red brembo lettering as standard on its calipers. I really dont see what the fuss is about. He is not talking about painting the whole damn caliper red or anything. Most Brembo aftermarket calipers have the text in red.

    Now if he was painting his tax disc red, then I can understand the free lifestyle fascism.
     
    #15 bootsam, Jul 21, 2014
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  16. At least your got the colour right ! :upyeah:
     
    #16 Mongoose, Jul 21, 2014
  17. Theres no intention to get the white tyre pen out....I'm merely gonna try and make a nice job of the BREMBO LETTERING ONLY,not the whole f@ckin caliper!!...now that WOULD give people offence!
    The red is relegated to where it should be.....small and Unobtrusive ;)
     
    #17 yellowducmaniac, Jul 21, 2014
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  18. I used a normal touch up paint from halfrauds. Just clean up first with thinners and job's a good un.
     
    #18 bettes, Jul 22, 2014
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  19. Here's the result,done using a 95p red paint pen from wh smith's,de-greased the calipers really well before hand,the whole job took me 10 mins....I think they look pretty good:D

    View attachment triumph 010.jpg
     
    #19 yellowducmaniac, Jul 26, 2014
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  20. Not figured out how to post the actual pic within the thread yet....anyone help please?
     
    #20 yellowducmaniac, Jul 26, 2014
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