[DML] Re: brake caliper painting

["Eric Pool" <pool.eric@xxxxxxxx>]

I sent my calipers into Hervey for rebulding and zinc plating. He did 
a great job and so far the plating has held up really well. Still 
looks like new.

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Soma576@... wrote:
>
> Hi group,
> 
> My master cylinder needs replacement so I guess it is time to go 
through the brakes again on my car. I previously installed stainless 
braided hoses and my rotors and pads have plenty of life left. 
> 
> I think this time around with my brakes I am going to go all-out 
and get the calipers cleaned up really well and painted or plated. 
However, I don't know much about selecting a good paint or if plating 
is better. I knew Hervey sells zinc-plated calipers. Are they worth 
the expense? I want something that will hold up in the long run and 
look "restored". Those zinc calipers sure look nice!
> 
> Do you just put a bolt in the bleeder hole and hose hole, then 
bring them in to a bead-blasting shop and let them go at it? Any 
special precautions? What is the best route - paint or plating? I 
don't want to have to mess with these again for a long time.
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> 
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