Phase 1 and 2 now complete!!

**VRStu** · 06-07-2005, 21:43

Phase 1 of my 312mm Brake conversion is complete -

All stripped down, de-greased and nicely masked up.

Proceeded to phase 2 - a coat of Hammerite Special Metal Primer.

All being well Phase 3 - A good coat of Smooth Green will be tomorrow

Mort · 06-07-2005, 22:01

Looking good!

I'm hoping to do this when I get my brakes (hopefully arrive next week sometime) and as I know nothing about brakes a few questions:

a) Is there any other areas that need masking off other than the 3 you can see in your pics?

b) is that sprayed on, or painted? looks well smooth.

Top job, can't wait to see the green!

**VRStu** · 06-07-2005, 22:24

Mask any machined areas, the bleed nipple and the piston. Some of mine is masked with Aluminium tape so it's not so easy to see at first sight.

It was hand painted.

devonutopia · 06-07-2005, 23:11

A little taster. Done with a brush though, and this was after only one coat, no other prep except a good wipe down.

HellFire · 07-07-2005, 00:23

Has anyone noticed the Hammermite green doesnt to be the same colour as the Skoda green despite numerous people saying it's a near perfect match.

I am only going by the pictures I have seen of the Hammermite paint but it certainly looks dull in comparison with the Skoda green.

Hope im wrong

Mil · 07-07-2005, 00:45

Nice work so far man

...a personal opinion though...with the whole 'being different' thing you have going, you should have painted your calipers a nice bright red.

**VRStu** · 07-07-2005, 06:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellFire

Has anyone noticed the Hammermite green doesnt to be the same colour as the Skoda green despite numerous people saying it's a near perfect match.

I am only going by the pictures I have seen of the Hammermite paint but it certainly looks dull in comparison with the Skoda green.

Hope im wrong

It is slightly lighter I think. Looking at what I've seen though not a bad match and you have to take into account that it is a highly durable paint that can be applied to less than perfect surfaces so it makes it very useful for this type of application.

Behind the wheels I can't imagine it making too much difference.

Whay would you want to paint the calipers red when Skoda Motorsport is green?? Brembo's then yes maybe. Half the nation has red calipers, I want to keep my car looking as near standard as possible with careful use of subtle mods not Ch@v it up like a nasty nova.

Mil · 07-07-2005, 07:39

How about pink?

walkie · 07-07-2005, 07:44

I think the green is slightly lighter but under they rims the get grimey, as well as the rear calipers, so they look perfect

06-07-2005, 21:43	#1
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,126 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Phase 1 and 2 now complete!! Phase 1 of my 312mm Brake conversion is complete - All stripped down, de-greased and nicely masked up. Proceeded to phase 2 - a coat of Hammerite Special Metal Primer. All being well Phase 3 - A good coat of Smooth Green will be tomorrow __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,454 Members Car: Fabia vRS (red '03) Thanks: 9 Thanked 49 Times in 47 Posts	Looking good! I'm hoping to do this when I get my brakes (hopefully arrive next week sometime) and as I know nothing about brakes a few questions: a) Is there any other areas that need masking off other than the 3 you can see in your pics? b) is that sprayed on, or painted? looks well smooth. Top job, can't wait to see the green! __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace, Powdercoated alloys. KW v1's next...

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VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 21,126 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 195 Thanked 1,046 Times in 928 Posts	Mask any machined areas, the bleed nipple and the piston. Some of mine is masked with Aluminium tape so it's not so easy to see at first sight. It was hand painted. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,514 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 79 Thanked 383 Times in 324 Posts	A little taster. Done with a brush though, and this was after only one coat, no other prep except a good wipe down. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. BRISKODA CLUBSTAND @ Castle Combe! 25/04/09! Track session too! Click me! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

07-07-2005, 00:23	#5
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Has anyone noticed the Hammermite green doesnt to be the same colour as the Skoda green despite numerous people saying it's a near perfect match. I am only going by the pictures I have seen of the Hammermite paint but it certainly looks dull in comparison with the Skoda green. Hope im wrong __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

07-07-2005, 00:45	#6
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,807 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Nice work so far man ...a personal opinion though...with the whole 'being different' thing you have going, you should have painted your calipers a nice bright red. __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

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Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,807 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	How about pink? __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

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walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think the green is slightly lighter but under they rims the get grimey, as well as the rear calipers, so they look perfect __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

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