FAS4WD

Greetings all,

One of the red front calipers on my 03 C4S, has a radial scratch that has removed the paint. Looks like a small rock got trapped between back of spoke on wheel and caliper and as it freed itself, it created a very neat semi circular scratch removing all the paint in a 1/4" wide line. I want to repair this for cosmetic reasons and to stop unprotected aluminium from oxidizing.

I really do not want to paint entire caliper at this time so would prefer to 'surgically' fill in scratch.

Anyone know paint code so that I can ensure a good match ?

Thanks

cds72911

I don't have the code, but a quick and easy approach might be to grab some Testors model paint at the hobby store. Depending upon how visible the scratch location this is, and your comfort with the aesthetics, it might fill the bill.

DBJoe996

Red calipers are Guards Red. Get some caliper paint here https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/CALPAINT.html

cds72911

Lots of folks disagree that it is Guards Red, but I don't know personally. The color also changes over time from heat, etc., so matching a scratch touchup to an old caliper is unlikely to actually be a great match. Also, that link, although to Suncoast, is a link to duplicolor paint available everywhere... It isn't a special porsche part. Might as well run by the local auto parts store and grab it. Lastly, it's only my opinion, but spray paint feels like overkill for a scratch, better for a refurb.

DBJoe996

One, he could mask off the area and give it a quick spray. Two, spray the paint into a container and use a small brush to do some touch-up. Agree that the Duplicolor paint is available everywhere...just thought he might like a source for paint that should match pretty closely.

Mike Mullins

Guards Reds has a lot of Orange in it. Similar to the Audi/VW Mars red.

I'd be inclined to tell you to go to local ACE hardware or Home Depot and get a small pint can of "Rustoleum" Regal Red paint model # 7765502( Very close match) and a good flat 1/4' wide brush.
Remove the Wheel, Wipe down the Caliper w/ lacquer thinner, (dry it with clean cloth) take your time, get some paint into the brush by working it back and forth on scrap glossy cardboard and then lay down some nice smooth strokes from end to end on the defect until filled. The paint is enamel so on a cool day, it will flow out and leave minimal brush marks. Once it looks good, don't touch it, replace the wheel, and wait 24hrs to dry.

Good luck.

Mike

Nickshu

FWIW Duplicolor and VHT are the exact same paint w/ different labels on the can.

Honestly at this point your calipers are probably so faded from age and heat cycling that any originally matched paint would not blend.