Durrsaku Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Well as I have just finished doing them i thought of doing a quick guide illustrated with pics. Before you start make sure you have all the right tools with you. I used a drill tool with wire brushes to clean the calipers you can sand them down but this was quicker. When jack your car up and make sure you use axle stands. Just to be safe. Got some decals from Ebay. I am doing the rear caliper as i had already started the front. Procedure is the same apart from make sure you take the retaining spring off if you don't want that painted. Make sure you use one of these Alloy wheel nut socket. Notice the ruber coating to protect the wheel (unless you don't care). This is how the rear caliper was looking like after the wheel was removed. Spray the brake cleaner to remove any loose brake dust. Note: Brake dust is probably one of the worst things to get into your lungs so i used a Dust Mask!! Then down with the proper cleaning, removing all the residues and rust. Mind the ruber parts and the brake pipes. Change as apropriate if you damage them. I used different brushes to get to the grooves. It took about 10 minutes. Clean and Shiny. Ready for painting. For this i used a 1/2" brush and art brushes to get to the detailing. Also i have chosen Japlac signal red(budget paint) but you can use Hammerite Smooth Red or special brake caliper paint (which costs alot more). Ok finished painting so wait until is touch dry. Ok this might sound crazy but after it is dry use a very fine sand paper and sand it down enough to take the shine away. Ok give it an over coat and make sure you don't paint the ruber seals or other part that you shouldn't be painting like i have done here. make sure you water the paint down quickly and wipe it. Ok finished painting. It looks nice. Leave it to dry. I left it overnight for best result. Go and have some beers you deserve it. Ok when is dry admire you work for a bit then put the retaining spring back on. I suggest you dont paint this but is up to you. Put the decals on following the instructions the came with. Ok put the wheels back on and there you go job well done. Admire your work again and then go have a nice cold beer and say hello to wife and kid that you haven't seen all day. Thank you for reading hope it's helpful to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 LMAO, fear the blue handled toothbrushes on pic two. Are they your old ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 He used to wear a brace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Good choice of tyres on the new rims Genti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradw Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 you planning on painting them whilst attached to the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Feck me - 2 hours it took.... Get on with it Genti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I think he *has* painted them already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Blimey, after seeing them I'm having second thoughts on 225's for mine (am ordering some RS4 reps next week). Where did you get those from and what offset are those wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Durrsaku, did you not get Audi logo'd centres for your RS4 reps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I did i just hadn't put them on. They are on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I think I might have to do this myself. Top job matey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Did you use the primer? I picked up some red Hammerite yesterday and saw the primer on the shelf and wondered if it would be a good idea. I haven't had the chance to do mine yet, it's too wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I got them from ebay. they were 5/35/112, 8J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Did you use the primer? I picked up some red Hammerite yesterday and saw the primer on the shelf and wondered if it would be a good idea. I haven't had the chance to do mine yet, it's too wet. [/ QUOTE ] Yes i did use the primer. It,s the hammerite one very good indeed. Dries out within 15 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Good job mate, are you pleased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Feck me - 2 hours it took.... Get on with it Genti! [/ QUOTE ] I did it properly. It took me longer to post and edit all the pictures. Anyway some of you guys posted while i hadn't finished posting the whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I am very very very pleased. Next time i buy a car this is going to be a must have requirement or part of the options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I think I might have to do this myself. Top job matey!! [/ QUOTE ] Thanks buddy. Tyres were a bargain from a fellow TSN-er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I told you! It's a must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I am very very very pleased. Next time i buy a car this is going to be a must have requirement or part of the options. [/ QUOTE ] Know what you mean, just sets the car up nicely. [image][/image] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I need to give my car a wash this weekend and will post a proper whole car picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 \Indeed it does ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Yes i did use the primer. It,s the hammerite one very good indeed. Dries out within 15 min. [/ QUOTE ] Guess it's back to the shop for me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 [ QUOTE ] \Indeed it does ! [/ QUOTE ] Is that dirt I see on that wheel UBM, you pic whore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadstoys Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Nice posting. Will have a go at mine over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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