can i paint my stock calibers?

jpsum · 01-27-2009, 12:31 PM

I think painting the "caliber"

is ricey regardless of the color.

catch · 01-27-2009, 01:02 PM

lol at the purple caliber! haha

Kev · 01-27-2009, 04:03 PM

You can paint the brake "CALIPERS". It's fine. The M3 ones are painted black at the factory.

EuRoTUneR · 01-27-2009, 07:13 PM

i wasnt aware so many people pay such close attention to spelling of things on these forums lol i appologize to all who i offended lmao wont happen again

jpsum · 01-27-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EuRoTUneR

i wasnt aware so many people pay such close attention to spelling of things on these forums lol i appologize to all who i offended lmao wont happen again

I don't think they are trying to be mean, but that's the only way you can learn. At least that's how I've learned it.

EuRoTUneR · 01-27-2009, 07:32 PM

haha dont worry man i didnt take anything personal...i appreciate the correction tho but i somewhat disagree that painting calipers makes my car look like a "ricer". A buddy of mine picked up his e92 335 brand new out of the shop with yellow calipers ( i dont like the color) but BMW does it them selves if im not mistaken) I will be gettin glossy black rims with a chrome lip and i figured the dull gray caliper just dosnt look right i think...whats everyone elses opinion?

AV9 · 01-28-2009, 02:46 AM

i dont recommend it...it looks cheap and totally looks like something is "off" IMO

KkSc · 01-28-2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by avzbmveh

i dont recommend it...it looks cheap and totally looks like something is "off" IMO

+1

shift330 · 01-28-2009, 04:48 AM

Just make sure they aren't bright pink and It'll look fine. I don't think painted calipers look bad as long as you take care in doing it so the paint comes out smooth.

**335i** · 01-28-2009, 04:57 AM

buy brembo and u will no need to paint

enrita · 01-28-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by EuRoTUneR

yea i found those when i searched it before. I'm not sure if I will do it myself or have my mechanic do it for me. Not sure I trust myself haha warranty isnt affected by this either correct?

Nebster · 01-28-2009, 07:32 AM

i never liked the fact that people painted their calipers to make it appear they have a bbk. IMHO you'd be better off buying either a bbk or not painting at all.

to me, painting your calipers is a rice mod for sure. Granted i'm guilty of some of them but that is one i refuse to buy into

01-27-2009, 12:31 PM	#23
jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	I think painting the "caliber" is ricey regardless of the color.
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catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	lol at the purple caliber! haha
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	You can paint the brake "CALIPERS". It's fine. The M3 ones are painted black at the factory. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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EuRoTUneR Eurotuner 23 Rep 402 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i wasnt aware so many people pay such close attention to spelling of things on these forums lol i appologize to all who i offended lmao wont happen again
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EuRoTUneR Eurotuner 23 Rep 402 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	haha dont worry man i didnt take anything personal...i appreciate the correction tho but i somewhat disagree that painting calipers makes my car look like a "ricer". A buddy of mine picked up his e92 335 brand new out of the shop with yellow calipers ( i dont like the color) but BMW does it them selves if im not mistaken) I will be gettin glossy black rims with a chrome lip and i figured the dull gray caliper just dosnt look right i think...whats everyone elses opinion?
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01-28-2009, 02:46 AM	#29
AV9 Brigadier General 137 Rep 4,314 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	i dont recommend it...it looks cheap and totally looks like something is "off" IMO
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Nebster Brigadier General 98 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	i never liked the fact that people painted their calipers to make it appear they have a bbk. IMHO you'd be better off buying either a bbk or not painting at all. to me, painting your calipers is a rice mod for sure. Granted i'm guilty of some of them but that is one i refuse to buy into __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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