[JET335]

the clear coat adds a lot to the look. I should go back and clear coat mine

[BlkD12agon]

I'm really impressed with the BMW decals. It's such a small detail but I feel it makes it really stand out.

[JET335]

is this the clear coat here?

[benzo23]

Yellows not for me, BUT excellent job on the prep and the final outcome. Really clean work good job.

[Bailey!]

Great job! It looks so clean

[JJ.]

My car is all black including wheels, and I was never a fan of painting our stock calipers....BUT your thread is making me think otherwise. Good work- like everyone else is saying.

[Hartge]

nice

[AughtOcho335]

Most people get shunned for their painted calipers because they do such a shotty job of it.

However, it's incredible how far a little tender love and care goes. Well done sir! This was done with love.

[335REGULATION]

Looks great!

Sorry guys, but this could be a very stupid question. Is it possible to replace the back rotors for an additional set of front rotors?

[EvlShiftrE92]

[bimmer89]

Did you paint it with a brush?

[Performance One]

Very nice!

[GQ_335xi]

Came out good.

[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by JET335

is this the clear coat here?

Yep, that's the one.

Originally Posted by benzo23

Yellows not for me, BUT excellent job on the prep and the final outcome. Really clean work good job.

Originally Posted by ktwktwktwktw

Great job! It looks so clean

Originally Posted by JJ.

My car is all black including wheels, and I was never a fan of painting our stock calipers....BUT your thread is making me think otherwise. Good work- like everyone else is saying.

Originally Posted by Shades

nice

Originally Posted by AughtOcho335

Most people get shunned for their painted calipers because they do such a shotty job of it.

However, it's incredible how far a little tender love and care goes. Well done sir! This was done with love.

Originally Posted by Mr.EvlShiftrE92

Thanks y'all!

Originally Posted by bimmer89

Did you paint it with a brush?

Ya, I think I used a 1/2'' brush. Buy a good brush, don't use the one they send you with the paint kit.

Originally Posted by Performance One

Very nice!

Originally Posted by GQ_335xi

Came out good.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by JET335

the clear coat adds a lot to the look. I should go back and clear coat mine

It makes the paint have the wet look. And protects it.

Originally Posted by BlkD12agon

I'm really impressed with the BMW decals. It's such a small detail but I feel it makes it really stand out.

we share the same mentality.

[notnow]

DIY guide please

This looks awesome for non BBK.

[liang]

Originally Posted by wonton1017

DIY guide please

This looks awesome for non BBK.

I did my in red, with the same duplicolor kit the OP used.
Pro-tip: Buy a 1/2" paint brush (do not use the cheap brush that you get with the kit) for like $3. The paint brush supplied with the kit will harden quickly.

1. Take off wheels and have the front on jack stands.
2. Clean off the brake dust from the callipers. You can use vht caliper cleaner spray to get half of the dust off, then use a toothbrush to scrub off the remaining residue.
3. Tape off the areas around the caliper.
4. Apply the first coat evenly and allow about 15 - 20 min to dry (depending on temperature of the garage).
5. Apply 3-4 coats in total.
6. Apply clean coat (optional), which will preserve the wet shine look.

Good luck.

Also when I did my calipers, I found my wheel hubs had rust on them. I took a wire wheel brush mounted on a drill and took off the rust. I also took some sandpaper to the hubs as well. After that was done, I sprayed the hubs with grey rust roof paint (everything was taped off).

[NightStalker]

Looks good veeereh

[Hartge]

they look good

[waterbottle1]

dude..... do mine please. lol
u have inspired me to paint/clear coat it . looks sharp!