How to bring back my Brembo's?

ils · 02-Jun-2005, 22:21

Anyone got any tips on how to get the finish on my calipers back from a milky grey to gold? I've tried Autosol without success, and Nevr Dull just made it worse..
Cheers, Illya.

ericthered40 · 02-Jun-2005, 22:32

I think to bring them back to their former glory
You may have to have them re-coated over the winter months.

I could be wrong though so stick around for someone to confirm it.

swannymere · 03-Jun-2005, 00:25

If you can soak them coca-cola,try on something less expensive first.Also vinegar.Don't shoot the mesenger if it does'nt work

rcgbob44 · 03-Jun-2005, 09:16

Ils

Are they painted or anodised?

ils · 04-Jun-2005, 02:04

rcgbob44,
They're just the standard finish - it's only when I parked next to a mint 996 that I noticed how dulled my calipers are. My fault for subjecting them to winter crap.?

rcgbob44 · 04-Jun-2005, 07:09

Try a tin of Hols Engine Clean and a stiff brisle brush, always works 4 me!

ils · 04-Jun-2005, 11:46

Cheers mate I'll give it a go.
- I'd try the vinegar, but getting a whiff of that after the brakes have warmed up would have me stopping off at the chippy every day (like I need an excuse..)

bossingit · 06-Jun-2005, 14:04

also try white spirit mate,works on the gunk n grime you get on the back wheel

andys 900ss · 09-Jun-2005, 13:46

I used 'Wonder Wheels' on mine and it brought them up like new.

NOTE: This stuff is viscous and could ruin them too....

Andy

Derek · 09-Jun-2005, 15:27

Quote:

Originally posted by andys 900ss
I used 'Wonder Wheels' on mine and it brought them up like new.

NOTE: This stuff is viscous and could ruin them too....

Andy

I've used Wonderwheels on the calipers on my SS every month or so and it does indeed bring them up like new. I did it for 5 years with no problems. I will also be using it on the ST4s's calipers.
Wonderwheels also works wonders on stainless exhausts. It will remove the brown discolouration just by painting it on, leaving for a few minutes and washing off.

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02-Jun-2005, 22:21	#1
ils Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 142 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edmonton, north London How to bring back my Brembo\'s? Anyone got any tips on how to get the finish on my calipers back from a milky grey to gold? I've tried Autosol without success, and Nevr Dull just made it worse.. Cheers, Illya. Reply

02-Jun-2005, 22:32	#2
ericthered40 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,698 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: N F A Mood: renegade sexy racer I think to bring them back to their former glory You may have to have them re-coated over the winter months. I could be wrong though so stick around for someone to confirm it. Reply

03-Jun-2005, 00:25	#3
swannymere Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,863 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winchester-ish Mood: High as a kite! If you can soak them coca-cola,try on something less expensive first.Also vinegar.Don't shoot the mesenger if it does'nt work Reply

03-Jun-2005, 09:16	#4
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! Ils Are they painted or anodised? Reply

04-Jun-2005, 02:04	#5
ils Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 142 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edmonton, north London rcgbob44, They're just the standard finish - it's only when I parked next to a mint 996 that I noticed how dulled my calipers are. My fault for subjecting them to winter crap.? Reply

04-Jun-2005, 07:09	#6
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! Try a tin of Hols Engine Clean and a stiff brisle brush, always works 4 me! Reply

04-Jun-2005, 11:46	#7
ils Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 142 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edmonton, north London Cheers mate I'll give it a go. - I'd try the vinegar, but getting a whiff of that after the brakes have warmed up would have me stopping off at the chippy every day (like I need an excuse..) Reply

06-Jun-2005, 14:04	#8
bossingit Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 258 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maidstone,Kent Mood: suns out...happpy!!!brm brm also try white spirit mate,works on the gunk n grime you get on the back wheel Reply

09-Jun-2005, 13:46	#9
andys 900ss Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,589 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: nottingham Mood: #65 Double Desmo Due Champion - Class B 2007, Class A 2009 I used 'Wonder Wheels' on mine and it brought them up like new. NOTE: This stuff is viscous and could ruin them too.... Andy Reply