Ok,
So I think I'm interested in refinishing those GT3 calipers I got. The back sides are fine (of course!) but the side with the logo that everyone can see is pretty scarred/chipped up on one and not the greatest on the other.
I can source the Porsche sticker on eBay, so that's covered. I've watched a few YouTube videos and it seems pretty straight forward using VHT caliper paint and clear coat. Is it that simple? I don't want to have to pop out the pistons etc, I'd like to just mask them off...
How do I properly strip the old paint off the calipers? I don't have a blast cabinet. Any thoughts on whether the VHT caliper paint is the proper stuff to use? Will it stand up to higher heat/track use?
Mr_Asa
Reader
2/3/20 9:32 a.m.
To strip you can provably just use paint remover. Follow all precautions, stuff doesn't play nice with anything.
After, hit every stubborn area with a wire wheel.
Lightly scuff with fine grit sandpaper.
Degrease, mask, paint.
I used VHT and the above procedure (minus the stripping) on my daily, and its holding up well, not sure about track though.
Mr_Asa
Reader
2/3/20 9:39 a.m.
Afterthought, not sure how the paint stripper will work with the piston seals. Check that beforehand with the MSDS of the stripper and material of the seals
I don't want to strip the inside area where the seals/pistons are at all. Figure I'll mask that whole area off, nobody sees it when it's on the car anyways...
84FSP
SuperDork
2/5/20 8:35 p.m.
Tempted to do this on my V brembos. They were handled by someone who only owned an Ugga Dugga before me and hurt my eyes.