Caliper paint removal

MRF22 · 10-06-2012, 01:45 PM

On my 05 STi I have 08 STi front calipers and the rears are the gold Brembo's painted black. Not sure why original owner did this but anyways, I want to remove the black paint from the rears without damaging the original gold Brembo paint and red decal that is under it. Anyone have suggestions I wild very much appreciate.
Thank you

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pDubs · 10-06-2012, 02:10 PM

No way that's gonna happen. You're best bet it to get them sandblasted and powdercoated whatever color you want or just repaint them yourself.

MRF22 · 10-06-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by pDubs

No way that's gonna happen. You're best bet it to get them sandblasted and powdercoated whatever color you want or just repaint them yourself.

Really? I don't think it's epoxy. I think it's just black gloss spray paint.

SGC2CIC · 10-07-2012, 01:46 PM

Try brake cleaner. if doesnt work try aircraft stripper/remover.

MRF22 · 10-07-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SGC2CIC

Try brake cleaner. if doesnt work try aircraft stripper/remover.

Nice! Thanks.

MD04WRX · 10-07-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MRF22

Really? I don't think it's epoxy. I think it's just black gloss spray paint.

Unless they did no prep work (sanding etc) and just spray painted over the gold you aren't going to get the black off with out causing damage to the gold under it.

FYI brake cleaner will not remove paint and paint stripper will remove both the black and the gold.

MRF22 · 10-07-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MD04WRX

Unless they did no prep work (sanding etc) and just spray painted over the gold you aren't going to get the black off with out causing damage to the gold under it.

FYI brake cleaner will not remove paint and paint stripper will remove both the black and the gold.

Ok. I don't think they prepped it. I can see the gold around the bolts and such.

10-06-2012, 01:45 PM	#1
MRF22 Scooby Specialist Member#: 210516 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Beaverton Vehicle: 2005 Sti AW	Caliper paint removal On my 05 STi I have 08 STi front calipers and the rears are the gold Brembo's painted black. Not sure why original owner did this but anyways, I want to remove the black paint from the rears without damaging the original gold Brembo paint and red decal that is under it. Anyone have suggestions I wild very much appreciate. Thank you * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-06-2012, 02:10 PM	#2
pDubs Scooby Specialist Member#: 149317 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Leesburg, VA/ Morgantown, WV Vehicle: 2006 B7 Audi A4 2005 kawasaki zx6r	No way that's gonna happen. You're best bet it to get them sandblasted and powdercoated whatever color you want or just repaint them yourself.

10-07-2012, 01:46 PM	#4
SGC2CIC Scooby Specialist Member#: 286908 Join Date: Jun 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas Texas Vehicle: 1999 RSTI Blue	Try brake cleaner. if doesnt work try aircraft stripper/remover.