Brake calipers... Wasted wax?
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wdmaccord
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At the least you would want to go with a high temp type of sealant (something like BF All Metal Sealant or others). Wax is probably gone with the first drive. Coating is probably the only thing that would give you any real longevity. Hydro2 maybe would be a good choice since it would be so easy to reapply often (I can't say how often that would be...others might have opinions though)?
builthatch
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waste of time. coat 'em and forget it. not sure on Gloss-Coat's temp limits but Opti-Coat has a crazy temp ceiling. i'm sure other coatings can play in the same hell too.
FUNX650
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•Except for possibly those 10/10 track runs...
-Are calipers really that big of a "heat sink"?
•For calipers...I always use (synthetic) Sealants.
-These Sealants have polymers that have quite
elevated "Melting/Fracture temperatures"...or
better described as: crystalline melting temperatures.
-And they are easily re-newable,
whenever it's deemed necessary.
•As such:
-I like WDGPS for these braking components.
-But most other high-caliber Sealants will suffice.
Bob
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FUNX650
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I use my "non-contact" I.R. Digital Thermometer
to measure caliper "heat sink" temperatures.
However...
Leave it to you to know all about using archaic
methods to "touch upon" measuring automotive
components' temperatures.
haha
Bob
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touch, taste and smell! haha
Detailing by M
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yes!
it's all about protection,
Meg's spray wax works great
it's all about protection,
Meg's spray wax works great
I just bought one of these at Sam's Club for $20. Not sure how good it is, but it seems to work for now. This one uses a laser I think. Beats testing by touching "hands down". LOL!!:xyxthumbs:
FUNX650
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rops:I thought so too, Bob.
For those reading, mine is infra-red, and the price online at Sam's is $16 and change...cheaper than what I originally paid. That's almost a must purchase and I've already used it enough to pay for it.
Came in real handy checking the thermometer on the gas grill. Also used it to check grill and iron skillet temperatures the day I re-seasoned a few old iron skillets as well as a few new ones. Already used it to check some front bearing temperatures when I thought I had a problem.
Yes...it was too cheap to pass up.
For those reading, mine is infra-red, and the price online at Sam's is $16 and change...cheaper than what I originally paid. That's almost a must purchase and I've already used it enough to pay for it.
Came in real handy checking the thermometer on the gas grill. Also used it to check grill and iron skillet temperatures the day I re-seasoned a few old iron skillets as well as a few new ones. Already used it to check some front bearing temperatures when I thought I had a problem.
Yes...it was too cheap to pass up.
Detailing by M
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Waxing anything IS NOT a waste of time, especially with a spray wax.
All of my details get wax on the rims and calipers.
and one shot of apc or acid doesn't get rid of it.
When I go to wash the rim, and I don't wash them, I only acid and pressure wash them. All the break dust comes right off.
It's all about PROTECTION, something between the paint and dirt.
So it's not a waist of time it's being a detailer.
All of my details get wax on the rims and calipers.
and one shot of apc or acid doesn't get rid of it.
When I go to wash the rim, and I don't wash them, I only acid and pressure wash them. All the break dust comes right off.
It's all about PROTECTION, something between the paint and dirt.
So it's not a waist of time it's being a detailer.