What do I need for an on-wheel brake caliper colour change?

[King Mustard]

I have a basic 2012 Peugeot 308.

I have found somewhere that can do on-wheel brake caliper colour changes for £85 (total for all four calipers).

However, they know clean it with a wire brush and apply paint.

Many YouTube videos also show a clear coat and wet coat?

What is the difference between the two coats?

Do I need them?

If so, they said they'd apply them if I provide the can(s).

[Baldchap]

What does 'on-wheel' mean?

[King Mustard]

Baldchap said:

What does 'on-wheel' mean?

They're not taking them calipers off.

[DuraAce]

King Mustard said:

Baldchap said:

What does 'on-wheel' mean?

They're not taking them calipers off.

Therefore its a cheap job (nothing wrong with that per se, just acknowledge that you aren't getting the best possible job)

You'd be mental to pay £85+ though in my opinion. A wirebrush, tin of hammerite and an hour of your time will do the trick.

[King Mustard]

DuraAce said:

King Mustard said:

Baldchap said:

What does 'on-wheel' mean?

They're not taking them calipers off.

Therefore its a cheap job (nothing wrong with that per se, just acknowledge that you aren't getting the best possible job)

You'd be mental to pay £85+ though in my opinion. A wirebrush, tin of hammerite and an hour of your time will do the trick.

It's one of the cheaper quotes.

Spray paint, caliper cleaner, metal brush, sandpaper, masking tape, disposable gloves. I have none of this stuff.

Easier just to let them do it.

Edited by King Mustard on Tuesday 27th November 18:18

[paintman]

King Mustard said:

It's one of the cheaper quotes.

Spray paint, caliper cleaner, metal brush, sandpaper, masking tape, disposable gloves. I have none of this stuff.

Easier just to let them do it.

Edited by King Mustard on Tuesday 27th November 18:18

In which case tell them what colour you want the calipers and let them get on with it.

By all means watch youtube videos for your own interest/amusement & you'll see many different & varied ways of painting calipers but trying to tell them 'I've seen this on youtube and I think...' is going to get you told to go away, although perhaps not as politely.
Frankly I can think of much better things to do with £85.