Cornwall’s Specialist Workshop
Professional brake caliper restoration and powder coating. Cosmetic and full strip-down services available. Based at United Downs Industrial Park, St Day — serving Truro, Falmouth, Redruth, and across Cornwall.
As alloy wheels grow larger and more open in design, brake calipers have become one of the most visible components on any modern vehicle. Constant exposure to extreme heat, road salt, moisture, and corrosive brake dust causes even factory-painted calipers to fade, discolour, and corrode within a few years. At Autoshine Wheel Clinic, we offer professional brake caliper refurbishment services that restore their appearance and protect the metal beneath, whether you want to match the original factory colour or upgrade to a bespoke high-visibility finish.
Our caliper refurbishment is frequently combined with alloy wheel refurbishment, allowing both services to be completed in a single workshop visit. The result is a cohesive, showroom-quality finish across your entire wheel assembly, at a fraction of the cost of dealer-supplied replacements.
Each caliper is inspected for corrosion depth, paint adhesion failure, and heat damage before work begins.
Brake dust, grease, and road contamination are thoroughly removed using specialist chemical cleaners.
A corrosion-inhibiting primer is applied to the bare metal surface to prevent future rust formation.
A high-build primer creates a smooth, uniform base that ensures excellent adhesion for the colour coat.
Your chosen colour — factory-match or bespoke — is applied in multiple even coats for full, vibrant coverage.
For removed calipers, oven-cured powder coating provides a tougher, heat-resistant finish that outlasts standard paint.
A high-temperature clear coat is applied over the colour to protect against brake dust, heat cycles, and road salt.
Every caliper is inspected under workshop lighting before being returned to the vehicle or handed back to the customer.
Carried out with calipers on the vehicle. Ideal when combined with alloy wheel refurbishment. Includes deep cleaning, corrosion protection, primer, colour coat, and clear lacquer. A fast, cost-effective way to dramatically improve the appearance of your wheel assembly.
For calipers removed from the vehicle before arriving at our workshop. Complete strip-back to bare metal, full powder coat application, and oven curing at 200°C. The most durable finish available, ideal for performance vehicles and daily drivers in harsh conditions.
Red, yellow, silver, and gloss black are our most requested factory-style colours. Bespoke colours are also available to match your custom wheel finish or vehicle livery. We have access to hundreds of powder coat colours and can advise on the best option for your car.
Faded or corroded factory calipers restored to a clean, vibrant finish.
High-visibility caliper colours to complement upgraded alloy wheels and bodywork.
Larger calipers with greater heat exposure — powder coating provides the most durable solution.
Motorbike calipers cleaned, primed, and refinished to match frame and wheel colours.
Bulk caliper refurbishment for vehicle preparation before sale — competitive trade pricing available.
Careful, sympathetic restoration of original caliper colours on classic and prestige cars.
Yes. Our cosmetic caliper refurbishment service is carried out with the calipers in situ. Surrounding components are carefully masked and the process produces a clean, durable result without the need for removal.
Painted calipers use a spray-applied colour and clear coat system. Powder coating involves electrostatically applying a dry powder that is then oven-cured at 200°C, producing a significantly harder, more heat-resistant finish. Powder coating is the preferred option for calipers that are removed from the vehicle.
Cosmetic caliper refurbishment is typically completed on the same day as your alloy wheel refurbishment. Full powder coat refurbishment on removed calipers usually takes one to two working days.
Absolutely. We have access to hundreds of powder coat colours and can match factory performance colours such as Brembo red or yellow, or create a bespoke colour to complement your wheel finish.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote on brake caliper refurbishment in Cornwall. Combine with alloy wheel refurbishment for the complete wheel assembly transformation.
