Xc60 R-Design, anyone painted their calipers?

Warkman · Feb 5th, 2016, 21:49

Quick question,

Has anyone painted their calipers on their XC69 R-Design?

If so,begat did you use?

Thrustyjust · Feb 5th, 2016, 21:58

My calipers looked like they came out the sea , as were really rusty. I just painted mine with some silver caliper paint from ebay which a year later still look fine. I initially painted them with silver hammerite, but that looked tatty in 6 months and the caliper paint is smoother and easier to look clean when washed.

About the best picture I have, I'm afraid

GJB · Feb 5th, 2016, 22:20

Saw an XC60 with very rusty calipers was caused by using a highly acid wheel cleaner which caused the coating on the calipers to come off,a warning not to use an acidic wheel cleaner.

Thrustyjust · Feb 5th, 2016, 22:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJB

Saw an XC60 with very rusty calipers was caused by using a highly acid wheel cleaner which caused the coating on the calipers to come off,a warning not to use an acidic wheel cleaner.

I blame the previous owner then as I only use bilberry cleaner

Saying that, my boss has cleaned his xc ,about twice in 18 months and 32 k miles and his calipers look rusty too.........

Ninja59 · Feb 6th, 2016, 14:49

Be careful bilberry is highly alkali and can be equally as bad as the highly acidic. Acid free tends to mean it will be highly alkali.

Using it once in a while not bad but regular useis best avoided you are better doingone full clean then using shampoo and cleaning it thatway.

Thrustyjust · Feb 6th, 2016, 15:24

I do mix down to 1 in 6 , so the bottle lasts and isn't too strong and also spray on , agitate with a wheel brush and rinse off in one hit. Not that I have had any issues with the way I do it for the years and cars I have been doing.

volturb40 · Feb 7th, 2016, 10:50

Here's mine smooth Hammerite, been on for 2.5 years now, no problems still looks as new

MikeGMT · Feb 7th, 2016, 15:40

60 looks fab. Decals just finish the calipers off, you clear coat them for protection?

volturb40 · Feb 7th, 2016, 17:49

Thanks MikeGMT

No i didn't, i also own another car which has red Brembo calipers, they have been coated with clear lacquer from the factory but they turn pink after a while, so i ended up picking off the lacquer and redoing it to return them to red a lot of hassle for nothing i think.

The Volvo still looks good after 2.5 years with just basic Hammerite, i don't use any wheel cleaner just good old fashioned car shampoo and a lambswool mitt

RoyMacDonald · Feb 7th, 2016, 20:36

Some pics of my painted callipers. Can't remember what was used but it's Ferrari Red.

Feb 5th, 2016, 21:49	#1
Warkman Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2017 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Leamington spa	Xc60 R-Design, anyone painted their calipers? Quick question, Has anyone painted their calipers on their XC69 R-Design? If so,begat did you use? __________________ V70 XC SE, registered 18/03/2002, sort of greenish in colour, B5244T3 2.4 200BHP, AW55 Auto gearbox, 113,800 miles currently. Plus New XC60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 AWD in Passion Red Mileage currently 50 miles and living every mile

Feb 5th, 2016, 21:58	#2
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	My calipers looked like they came out the sea , as were really rusty. I just painted mine with some silver caliper paint from ebay which a year later still look fine. I initially painted them with silver hammerite, but that looked tatty in 6 months and the caliper paint is smoother and easier to look clean when washed. About the best picture I have, I'm afraid Last edited by Thrustyjust; Feb 5th, 2016 at 22:07.

Feb 5th, 2016, 22:20	#3
GJB Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Rusty calipers Saw an XC60 with very rusty calipers was caused by using a highly acid wheel cleaner which caused the coating on the calipers to come off,a warning not to use an acidic wheel cleaner.

Feb 7th, 2016, 10:50	#7
volturb40 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 11:06 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ABERDEEN	Here's mine smooth Hammerite, been on for 2.5 years now, no problems still looks as new Last edited by volturb40; Feb 7th, 2016 at 11:38.

Feb 6th, 2016, 14:49	#5
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Be careful bilberry is highly alkali and can be equally as bad as the highly acidic. Acid free tends to mean it will be highly alkali. Using it once in a while not bad but regular useis best avoided you are better doingone full clean then using shampoo and cleaning it thatway.

Feb 6th, 2016, 15:24	#6
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	I do mix down to 1 in 6 , so the bottle lasts and isn't too strong and also spray on , agitate with a wheel brush and rinse off in one hit. Not that I have had any issues with the way I do it for the years and cars I have been doing.

Feb 7th, 2016, 15:40	#8
MikeGMT VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 10:31 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.	60 looks fab. Decals just finish the calipers off, you clear coat them for protection?

Feb 7th, 2016, 17:49	#9
volturb40 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 11:06 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ABERDEEN	Thanks MikeGMT No i didn't, i also own another car which has red Brembo calipers, they have been coated with clear lacquer from the factory but they turn pink after a while, so i ended up picking off the lacquer and redoing it to return them to red a lot of hassle for nothing i think. The Volvo still looks good after 2.5 years with just basic Hammerite, i don't use any wheel cleaner just good old fashioned car shampoo and a lambswool mitt

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