Prev owners' cheap paint...

CivilPenny · 06-18-2019, 09:28 AM

So aside from the crap job he had done on the wheels, the calipers must've been done the same way. I looked at them and started chipping away the red and revealed this beautiful black/gray flake

Some of it is on there pretty good however, any tips to get it off without damaging the paint underneath? (And no, I don't believe the caliper is leaking brake fluid)

SouthArk370Z · 06-18-2019, 10:03 AM

If nobody comes up with a good answer, take a wheel and caliper to your local paint store and see what they recommend. Or a body shop but they may not be as willing to help if they don't think they will get the job.

Ghostvette · 06-18-2019, 03:04 PM

You could try some brake cleaner on a rag to remove the red paint. I THINK you could even spray it directly on the caliper, but I'd go with spraying a rag or paper towel first and see what happens. (Start on the back side, just in case)

06-18-2019, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	If nobody comes up with a good answer, take a wheel and caliper to your local paint store and see what they recommend. Or a body shop but they may not be as willing to help if they don't think they will get the job. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-18-2019, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684378	You could try some brake cleaner on a rag to remove the red paint. I THINK you could even spray it directly on the caliper, but I'd go with spraying a rag or paper towel first and see what happens. (Start on the back side, just in case) __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dallas Z owners? Kansas city Z owners?	Blighter	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	0	07-01-2015 05:46 PM
370Z nismo Wheels, stripping off prev owner paint	GZ3	Wheels & Tires	6	06-23-2015 11:09 AM
Need help picking out my new Z, also, prev 350 drivers would like your input.	PLatinum350	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	35	10-13-2010 11:47 AM
Cheap paint...need help	NewYorkJon34	Exterior & Interior	4	09-23-2009 02:09 PM
Chicane yellow owners...paint issues?	ckubojiri	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	3	09-21-2009 02:21 PM