Fading Monaro

[Bonnie and Clyde]

I've noticed the word Monaro in the brake calipers has began to fade. We dont use pressure washers or brushes on them so why would this happen? Has anyone else had this problem? Ours is a 56 plate CV8. Thanx

[the muppet]

Heat?

[granada203028]

Washed my car this afternoon and were just thinking what good condition the calipers were in.

[Bonnie and Clyde]

the muppet said:

Heat?

Maybe but would'nt all CV8's have the same problem. I wonder if there's anyone on here with exactly the same model as mine that still has stock brakes? It could be a bad batch of the white paint or maybe it was'nt sealed properly. Anyone have any ideas?

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Just like the weak, volume buttons i see the fading paint on our calipers seems to be something only we have. Why could'nt it be something good like mistery extra hp that no one else can explain. POO BUMS and PANTS

[Well_Fans]

sure your local vinyl workshop could make up replacement transfers for you to stick on, course who the hell is going to be able to read them as you zoom past is another matter

[wolfracer]

granada203028 said:

Washed my car this afternoon and were just thinking what good condition the calipers were in.

and me thr last time i did it:-
It's been a while but I am normally quite shocked at how well the (05 CV8) callipers come up when washed.
BTW I use Wonder Wheels before liberally washing off with turtle wax/water

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Thanx for replies. Did'nt know i should be waxing my calipers. My car is officially neglected. Did think the words would last longer than 18 months though. Oh well i guess i'm gonna have to get some APs as stick ons ar'nt really my thing

[wolfracer]

Bonnie and Clyde said:

Did'nt know i should be waxing my calipers.

Err no, I just meant I wash the Wonder Wheels solution off with "turtle wax" car shampoo and plenty of water.
Five stars to anyone that can buff their callipers with wax without taking the wheels off!

[Bonnie and Clyde]

wolfracer said:

Bonnie and Clyde said:

Did'nt know i should be waxing my calipers.

Err no, I just meant I wash the Wonder Wheels solution off with "turtle wax" car shampoo and plenty of water.
Five stars to anyone that can buff their callipers with wax without taking the wheels off!

I was thinking that. I'd have no skin left on my fingers. ::

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Now i can upload photos i just went out and took a pic of what i mean. Anyone else have this problem? Almost all of the white writing has come off the caliper

[Well_Fans]

time to get out with the tipex?

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Well_Fans said:

time to get out with the tipex?

Great advice Thanks

[Gas_Man]

wolfracer said:

Bonnie and Clyde said:

Did'nt know i should be waxing my calipers.

Err no, I just meant I wash the Wonder Wheels solution off with "turtle wax" car shampoo and plenty of water.
Five stars to anyone that can buff their callipers with wax without taking the wheels off!

You want to visit my local Polish Hand Car Wash... they make my AP calipers sparkle without taking the wheels off!
I have to keep rolling forward a little at a time for them to get between the spokes

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Gas_Man said:

wolfracer said:

Bonnie and Clyde said:

Did'nt know i should be waxing my calipers.

Err no, I just meant I wash the Wonder Wheels solution off with "turtle wax" car shampoo and plenty of water.
Five stars to anyone that can buff their callipers with wax without taking the wheels off!

You want to visit my local Polish Hand Car Wash... they make my AP calipers sparkle without taking the wheels off!
I have to keep rolling forward a little at a time for them to get between the spokes

Its not the dirt on them that bothers me, its the way the word Monaro is coming off.

[eileenb]

Bonnie and Clyde said:

the muppet said:

Heat?

Maybe but would'nt all CV8's have the same problem. I wonder if there's anyone on here with exactly the same model as mine that still has stock brakes? It could be a bad batch of the white paint or maybe it was'nt sealed properly. Anyone have any ideas?

Mel, same model - VZ CV8 with stock brakes - Monaro lettering still mighty white.

Have a try with this

[Bonnie and Clyde]

Cheers Eileen
I wonder if its the alloy cleaner thats taken the paint off. But then wouldn't someone else have had this happen.

[swordfishcoupe]

Hi Bonnie,

Erm, looking at that picture I would say you like using Wonderwheel alot !! Looks like it has stripped the paint off. I have had not such problems, but tend not to use too much alloy cleaner (little wheel wax etc).

Cheers
Steven

[Bonnie and Clyde]

swordfishcoupe said:

Hi Bonnie,

Erm, looking at that picture I would say you like using Wonderwheel alot !! Looks like it has stripped the paint off. I have had not such problems, but tend not to use too much alloy cleaner (little wheel wax etc).

Cheers
Steven

No mate we've never used Wonderwheel. Col knows it to be to abrasive. We only use auto glym and turtle wax stuff

[Hex]

I noticed at the weekend how faded it was Mel, tis very strange.

I belive mine is still ok, but I'll be honest I dont clean my monster as much as I should