IHC Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 So work started properly today, car is now on 4 axle stands and wheels all off ready for caliper refresh. It should be noted those wheels are enormous, they make the ones on the MX-5 seem really diddy. As a result I now have two jobs: Wheel bolts (see below) are a mess - other than lots of money on new ones, has anyone any recommendations for tidying them up? Brake pads are out on all four calipers and I've started taking the yellow back with a wire brush. It fell off quite readily in many places, I'm now wondering re a little paint stripper in those places where its a bit stubborn. I cant see an issue with this, I'll keep it away from rubber boots. Does any one see any problem with such a method / or tried it previously themselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Just give the wheel bolts (and brake disc bells) a lick of hammerite smooth silver. Works a treat. Just dont paint the disc face or wheel mounting face where possible, neither the bolt threads (obviously) or seats/bases so they still sit nicely. Mine lasted for my whole ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 What colour are you repainting the calipers and what paint are you planning on using? The reason I ask is I've painted a few sets and never needed to completely remove the old paint, ive simply rubbed them down and removed any peels and painted them. The finish is very good and very long lasting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHC Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hi both, thanks for the guidance. Jason - Ill get cracking on the nuts - I was concerned paint would chip off but sounds like it will be fine. Nice easy satisfying job. Lonewolf - those calipers of yours look just lovely! Fingers crossed I can get mine half as good! I was simply thinking re taking it all back, given most came off quite easily and the perfectionist in me doesn't ever want the yellow remnants shining through any future chips. I've got two pack rosso red brush on on the shelf, but they are now starting to look like they would be very easy and nice to spray - so I'm now wondering which will be best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk188 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 How about some nice wheel bolt covers like these........ https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtpi+19mm+chrome.TRS0&_nkw=tpi+19mm+chrome&_sacat=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 I would definitely recommend spraying, i did mine with decent spray cans. I have a compressor and spray guns but the results are so good from the cans i didn't bother. As you are going for full paint removal,i would use a high temperature primer/undercoat. Fully dry it off and lightly rub it back with a scotchbrite cloth, then remove any dust and paint. Make sure you all around the bottom of the car and the wheel arches, use tinfoil for masking up the suspension arms etc as it is easier than paper ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yes im a fan of the plastic bolt covers but you do need to get rid of the locking bolt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHC Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I would definitely recommend spraying, i did mine with decent spray cans. I have a compressor and spray guns but the results are so good from the cans i didn't bother. As you are going for full paint removal,i would use a high temperature primer/undercoat. Fully dry it off and lightly rub it back with a scotchbrite cloth, then remove any dust and paint. Make sure you all around the bottom of the car and the wheel arches, use tinfoil for masking up the suspension arms etc as it is easier than paper ? Well it certainly looks like that's the way to do it given the quality of finish you've achieved. Thank so much for the guidance, I'll get myself some spray cans and mask off as you suggest. Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHC Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 As for the locking bolt, I've always dumped them off any car I've bought. Any ideas for a Dudley based Porsche scrapper who might have 4 for a few quid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Im pretty sure I've got 4 you can have ad and im only in Wombourne ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHC Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Lonewolfgjp said: Im pretty sure I've got 4 you can have ad and im only in Wombourne ? Wow - lonewolfgjp if this is the sort of camaraderie that Porsche ownership brings, then I've done the right thing! Your a true gentleman! Many thanks. Me and my daily V70 come past wombourne every day on my way to Russell's Hall estate, so this just couldn't be any easier. I'll hesitate from tidying up the 4 silly locking nuts. Thanks, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 It gets better, I've got a set of the chrome covers as well. Not new but nothing wrong with them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHC Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Fantastic! I'm in work every day this week so just give me the heads up for when's convenient and I'll drop by! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Will do! I will send you a pm with my address and phone number ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 hour ago, IHC said: Brake pads are out on all four calipers and I've started taking the yellow back with a wire brush. The yellow looks like the original colour of the calipers rather than the result of an earlier refurbishment. It's a colour reserved for Porsche ceramic brakes. Did/does your car have PCBs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeside Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Lonewolfgjp said: I would definitely recommend spraying, i did mine with decent spray cans. I have a compressor and spray guns but the results are so good from the cans i didn't bother. As you are going for full paint removal,i would use a high temperature primer/undercoat. Fully dry it off and lightly rub it back with a scotchbrite cloth, then remove any dust and paint. Make sure you all around the bottom of the car and the wheel arches, use tinfoil for masking up the suspension arms etc as it is easier than paper ? Tin foil ............I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeside Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 10 minutes ago, Boxob said: The yellow looks like the original colour of the calipers rather than the result of an earlier refurbishment. It's a colour reserved for Porsche ceramic brakes. Did/does your car have PCBs? Not by the look of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Just now, Toeside said: Not by the look of it! I assume you mean because of the rusty colour? They may have been swapped out earlier? I'm just curious why the callipers were yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeside Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 As long as things are smooth there is no need to remove all the previous paint. Watch using aggressive chemicals on the piston seals if you want to pursue and remove all previous paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeside Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, Boxob said: I assume you mean because of the rusty colour? They may have been swapped out earlier? I'm just curious why the callipers were yellow. Good point. Not sure if the rotors are the same dimensions ............ so its not just a straight swap back to normal discs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 13 minutes ago, Toeside said: Good point. Not sure if the rotors are the same dimensions ............ so its not just a straight swap back to normal discs? Design911 do a plug and play ceramic brake replacement for the 986. Given the cost of PCBs I can understand why they get swapped out if damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHC Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 As much as I'd like to say it has ceramic brakes - no their just standard 4 pots on metal. Not sure even if they did ceramic back in 1997! Looking at past pictures of the car they appear to have been yellow for a while. Bit scruffy now and the yellow looked a bit lost, so red will tie in a bit better what with the roof I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 this just saved me starting a new thread @Lonewolfgjp great idea on tinfoil, when i done my studs i blasted them and painted with a lidl blaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeside Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Red would match the roof I have black and red thing going on with the "Black pearl" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk188 Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Lonewolfgjp said: Yes im a fan of the plastic bolt covers but you do need to get rid of the locking bolt? I used a Dremel to rub down some of the inner ridges of four of the wheel bolt covers to get them to fit over the locking bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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