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456 calipers . . . A little help?

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by CrazyEnzo, Sep 30, 2006.

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  1. CrazyEnzo

    CrazyEnzo Formula Junior

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    Has anyone done this before? Has anyone ever painted 456 calipers in red or yellow so that it looks like a factory color painted caliper? I want it look nice rather than some of the ones u see where it clearly looks like some guy just took a paint brush and just slapped it on.

    Also anyone know the price?
    TY
     
  2. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Mine were painted gold by Shelton Ferrari when the car was a year or so old. They look just like they came from the factory that way.

    I don't remember the price, but I doubt it would be particularly relevant at this point anyway.

     
  3. Harmonyautosport

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    They must be powdercoated by a pro. Make sure they remove the pistons and all rubber.
     
  4. CrazyEnzo

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    thanks for the info
     
  5. GTB4NART

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    There are heat resistant paints made for this sold on the web. I did it (in gloss black) on a Jaguar I was restoring. The results were really good with a fine brush (it goes on like a thick enamel, therefore no brushmarks). It could not have looked better by any other means. Using gloss makes it easy to clean.

    I always worry that if the dealer does something like this, they end up breaking or scratching something else in the process, most of them often just don't care when it comes to the fine details.

     
  6. prancin horse

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    powder coating is the best. I had mine removed, stripped and painted for half the price of powder coating and they turned out fine IMO
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    Interesting stuff here !!! Is it possible to post some pictures please ?

    Many Thanks in advance,

    Kinnie,
    www.ferrari456.tk
     
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    Nice done, how have you remade the Ferrari script on the caliper ?

    I would do mine in red.

    Thanks,
    Kinnie
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    Masked off the yellow? Are you serious? WOW!
     
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