the baron Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Before After Hint: 3 differences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 New nuts, discs and calipers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat haggis Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 You have moved the tyre valve from the top left to the bottom right. Lots of welding and filling to get it that good ..and th easy stuff. IE the calipers nuts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 27 minutes ago, fat haggis said: You have moved the tyre valve from the top left to the bottom right. Lots of welding and filling to get it that good ..and th easy stuff. IE the calipers nuts ? ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 35 minutes ago, Scubaregs said: New nuts, discs and calipers? 1 correct, new nuts, 2 wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 New tyres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, the baron said: 1 correct, new nuts, 2 wrong Calipers painted and new Porsche decals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickyg63 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 where did you get your nuts from?? I need some new nuts? seriously, are they off eBay thanks Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, red rocket said: Calipers painted and new Porsche decals Give that man a cigar, it was dead easy to do and I’m chuffed to bits with the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Nickyg63 said: where did you get your nuts from?? I need some new nuts? seriously, are they off eBay thanks Nick Yes, i did loads of research and these guys came out well. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16x-WHEEL-BOLTS-PORSCHE-BOXSTER-986-987-981-OE-STYLE-ALLOY-LUG-NUT-STUD-T40/221088443323?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickyg63 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 thanks when i get paid ill get a set cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 My methods revealed I did all 4 wheels in 2hrs, including a clear lacquer coat to protect the stickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, the baron said: My methods revealed I did all 4 wheels in 2hrs, including a clear lacquer coat to protect the stickers I need to do this, what paint did you use and where did you get the decals from please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Sazzy said: I need to do this, what paint did you use and where did you get the decals from please? I used Halfords calliper cleaner some 800 grit sandpaper and a high temp Matt paint spray paint, two coats, I applied the decals then applied a coat of clear lacquer. Decals from www.type911.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sazzy Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Thanks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusjd Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Hi - did you use 'high temp' clear lacquer...? if so - where from...??? ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2000 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 10:09 PM, Sazzy said: I need to do this, what paint did you use and where did you get the decals from please? I did this a few weeks ago and I used this company I am very happy with them https://www.ccdecals.com/porsche-high-temperature-brake-caliper-decal-set-38411-p.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 20 hours ago, marcusjd said: Hi - did you use 'high temp' clear lacquer...? if so - where from...??? ta No I didnt, it was some lacquer left over from another job on the car, I only thought that maybe i should have after spraying all four calipers, 3 days in, no bubbling or noticeable affects so i think it will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanlon1 Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 9/17/2018 at 11:15 PM, the baron said: I used Halfords calliper cleaner some 800 grit sandpaper and a high temp Matt paint spray paint Can you give a link or at least the brand of the high temp Matt paint you used? the spray paint I have talks about leaving it to dry overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 2 hours ago, chanlon1 said: Can you give a link or at least the brand of the high temp Matt paint you used? the spray paint I have talks about leaving it to dry overnight. I used this but the black version https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/specialist-decorative-paints/halfords-brake-caliper-spray-paint-red-300ml i then used a clear lacquer to help keep the Porsche decals on, this wasn’t high temp, but 6mths later they are still looking good i only waited around 15mins between coats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanlon1 Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 On 2/24/2019 at 7:05 PM, the baron said: I used this but the black version https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/specialist-decorative-paints/halfords-brake-caliper-spray-paint-red-300ml i then used a clear lacquer to help keep the Porsche decals on, this wasn’t high temp, but 6mths later they are still looking good i only waited around 15mins between coats Thanks for sharing. Good to hear that VHT wasn’t required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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