Source for OEM Xpower Orange Brake Caliper Covers ?

[JonnyG]

Does anyone know a source for reasonably priced secondhand or new Xpower orange brake caliper covers please ?

 

[salty]

Had a good search can't find owt. Stating the obvious, MG dealers. Just being nosey, why?

 

[Seaton91]

Had a good search can't find owt. Stating the obvious, MG dealers. Just being nosey, why?

I think @JonnyG was one of the first to go black unless my memory deceives me. Another post said his is coming to the end of PCP soon?
Trying to get back to orange to give back 'as new' maybe?

If I'm right then I spend too much time on this forum

 

[salty]

I think @JonnyG was one of the first to go black unless my memory deceives me. Another post said his is coming to the end of PCP soon?
Trying to get back to orange to give back 'as new' maybe?

If I'm right then I spend too much time on this forum

Ah, right. In that case, wonder if he could just take the paint off, somehow.

 

[JonnyG]

Yep, spot on @Seaton91

I was'nt expecting depreciation to go lower than the PCP final balloon payment but now it has, it's a bit of a no brainer financially to give the car back to the PCP finance company,

OEM spec is always best for returning vehicles to finance companies

Looks like I need to get my orange paint spray out !! and source some decals.

Ah, right. In that case, wonder if he could just take the paint off, somehow.

I will give that a try .........

 

[salty]

Wonder if paint stripper would just take the Black paint off. Leaving the Orange paint, as the Orange paint seems like an enamel type paint. Might be worth a try on the side of one of the calipers were you wouldn't see, if it works, then result. Probably try the usual stuff first Turps, white spirit, and I'd also give petrol a go. If not, makes no difference if your gonna paint um anyway. Just a thought.

 

[MG Clive]

Wonder if paint stripper would just take the Black paint off. Leaving the Orange paint, as the Orange paint seems like an enamel type paint. Might be worth a try on the side of one of the calipers were you wouldn't see, if it works, then result. Probably try the usual stuff first Turps, white spirit, and I'd also give petrol a go. If not, makes no difference if your gonna paint um anyway. Just a thought.

Definitely worth a try, as you say, the orange is a very tough enamel type finish, although I'd imagine the orange surface will have been well sanded to provide a key for subsequent paint.

 

[salty]

Definitely worth a try, as you say, the orange is a very tough enamel type finish, although I'd imagine the orange surface will have been well sanded to provide a key for subsequent paint.

Yep, never thought of that. Probably have to paint them, then. And X Power decals,
although they probably wouldn't even notice the lack of decals.

 

[MG Clive]

Rather than leave my calipers orange with black decals, I was going to go black with orange decals, but I decided to stick with the orange. As a result I have 4 orange Xpower decals (13cm long) if you want to use them on your black calipers @JonnyG, I don't want anything for them.

 

[salty]

Rather than leave my calipers orange with black decals, I was going to go black with orange decals, but I decided to stick with the orange. As a result I have 4 orange Xpower decals (13cm long) if you want to use them on your black calipers @JonnyG, I don't want anything for them.
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They would actually look great.

 

[Anon70]

These are not OEM but might do the job

Caliper Cover for MG4/MG S5

MG4/MG S5 Brake caliper guards conceal caliper deterioration, rust, and paint loss for a fresh look.

www.mgtitan.com

 

[Chrisdriving]

Yep, spot on @Seaton91

I was'nt expecting depreciation to go lower than the PCP final balloon payment but now it has, it's a bit of a no brainer financially to give the car back to the PCP finance company,

OEM spec is always best for returning vehicles to finance companies

Looks like I need to get my orange paint spray out !! and source some decals.



I will give that a try .........

What are you seeing the cars value is at that time?

 

[JonnyG]

What are you seeing the cars value is at that time?

Webuyanycar offer is £17,665 as of yesterday (with 14,500mls, 73 reg, excellent condition). It has been down to £16,800 a few months ago !!

The final balloon payment to purchase the car in full is £20,200

So currently around £2500 in "negative equity" if I purchased the car compared to handing it back.

 

[Cabansail]

These are available on AliExpress

Quite a hefty price.

 

[salty]

These are available on AliExpress

Quite a hefty price.

Nice, but not the correct one's.

 

[MG Clive]

This guy is breaking a Tango XPower, must be worth a quick message > SYNETIQ <

 

[JonnyG]

Thanks @MG Clive , mesage sent