Caliper painting
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Bit confused with this.
Ive had a quote from a reputable bodyshop for 130 quid to paint all 4 of my calipers.
They are currently red from factory and he said he would sand them, primer them then paint them.
Only thing is he said he does not take the calipers off the car as that would run it into the 400 pound odd price, is this normal practice? Seems odd as i cant see how he would paint right to the edge with the brake disc/pad being right next to it? Or does he mean he leaves it attatched to the brake line and paints it but takes it off the disc? Whats the usual procedure?
Also is that a reasonable price?
Ive had a quote from a reputable bodyshop for 130 quid to paint all 4 of my calipers.
They are currently red from factory and he said he would sand them, primer them then paint them.
Only thing is he said he does not take the calipers off the car as that would run it into the 400 pound odd price, is this normal practice? Seems odd as i cant see how he would paint right to the edge with the brake disc/pad being right next to it? Or does he mean he leaves it attatched to the brake line and paints it but takes it off the disc? Whats the usual procedure?
Also is that a reasonable price?
eezeh said:
£400?? Sounds excessive.
If you don't need to use the car immediately then take the calipers off, strip them down and have them powder coated and then rebuilt.
No 120 pound, 400 odd is if they get fully stripped etc.If you don't need to use the car immediately then take the calipers off, strip them down and have them powder coated and then rebuilt.
Anyway bit off topic, is painting the calipers without taking them off common practice?
Edited by dieseluser07 on Saturday 24th March 10:58
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