cerex

Hey folks,

I am sure it is been discussed but haven't found the definitive answer so apology if repetitive.

My Red S Calipers are fading, not damaged and not chipping just fading. I think it was something to do with the previous owners choice of cleaning supplies (the Champion wheels the car came with - were faded as well). From what i have read it looks like a clear coat should do the trick after a through cleaning/degreasing (interestingly they are nice and bright red when wet).

What clear coat spray should i use?

Is VHT SP730 the right choice?

DBJoe996

You know what I use and it has held up mile after mile - Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Enamel. Whenever I have the wheels off I clean up the calipers with brake cleaner and some mineral spirits, then give them a couple of good shots with the spray can. I don't mean to go all cheap on you, just sharing what I do. I'm telling you - it really works, it holds up and doesn't peel, and looks perfect.

alpine003

VHT is a good OTC choice for caliper paint. Their regular non-high temp clear coat sucks for any intricate work.

islaTurbine

How did you guys clean off the old clear? Not all of mine has completely chipped off of my calipers.

kmagnuss

Subscribed. Mine are doing the same thing.

alpine003

Sand, Chemically strip, Sand Blast. Those are your options depending on your resources available to you. You will not be able to remove just the clear portion only, at least not easily.

islaTurbine

I dunno. Mine is simply flaking off, leaving the black paint and PORSCHE lettering behind.

alpine003

Sweet, you might be lucky then. Do you know if your car was previously tracked? I see this a lot with tracked cars.

kmagnuss

Mine is doing the same thing... I highly doubt mine was tracked but you never know.

islaTurbine

Judging the condition of the car, I suspect not but honestly don't have a clue.

cerex

After some more research today going forward with the VHT clear coat. I will post before after pics at some point.

Phoenix604

I dig the: " Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Enamel. Whenever I have the wheels off I clean up the calipers with brake cleaner and some mineral spirits, then give them a couple of good shots with the spray can. I don't mean to go all cheap on you, just sharing what I do. I'm telling you - it really works, it holds up and doesn't peel, and looks perfect."