Shop to Paint Hubs and Brake Calipers

ziggityzen · 06-23-2011, 09:11 PM

Anyone in the DC Metro area able to resurface / paint hubs and brake calipers? I would do it myself but I am lacking the tools and garage to do the work. Willing to pay for labor and materials. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

*****EDIT: Finally had some time to paint the front hubs and calipers. Finishing up the rear next weekend. I'll take some pictures with the wheels mounted. Here are some pics off my phone:*****

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Greg2010 · 06-24-2011, 04:31 AM

Might try Ye Old Wheel Shop (although located in Md). I hear they do great work. Let me know if you end up going there or find someone else. I've been meaning to get mine done as well!

pseto · 06-24-2011, 07:36 AM

all you need are tools to take your wheels off and there are caliper paint kits that come with everything you need. pretty easy stuff

1N54E92 · 06-24-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

all you need are tools to take your wheels off and there are caliper paint kits that come with everything you need. pretty easy stuff

I am sure it can be done at next GTG at Clem's garage. PM Clem see if he can do it.

ziggityzen · 06-24-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

all you need are tools to take your wheels off and there are caliper paint kits that come with everything you need. pretty easy stuff

I have limited space in my apartment complex's parking garage. The rust is really caked on there. I have taken as much off with a wire brush but I'm going to need a drill or dremel with wire brush attachment to get the rest off. I've looked into the G2 paint kits and the dry time of the paint mixture is about 4-6 hours. If I do each wheel individually while incorporating cure time, the mixture will be dry before I get a chance to finish. I'm pretty slow as it comes to paint work and I would like a place where I can jack up the whole car or throw it on a lift and have all the wheels off so I don't have to worry about cure time and rushing the job.

ziggityzen · 06-24-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 1N54E92

I am sure it can be done at next GTG at Clem's garage. PM Clem see if he can do it.

Will do. Thanks for the info.

pseto · 06-24-2011, 10:27 AM

This place isnt too far from you

http://www.ditymechanics.com/

ziggityzen · 06-24-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

This place isnt too far from you

http://www.ditymechanics.com/

Awesome! Thanks for the link!

ziggityzen · 07-20-2011, 11:44 PM

I've been slacking on getting this done. If anyone is able to provide the service, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

335TWNTURBO · 07-21-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggityzen

I've been slacking on getting this done. If anyone is able to provide the service, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

Call a wheel shop. A shop that sells and mounts wheels. I think i was quoted $ 175 for caliper and hub paint. Im am in Baltimore.

AaronLBeltran · 07-28-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pseto

This place isnt too far from you

http://www.ditymechanics.com/

Anyone have experience going here?

ziggityzen · 09-12-2011, 11:02 PM

Finally had some time to paint the front hubs and calipers. Finishing up the rear next weekend. I'll some pictures with the wheels mounted. Here are some pics off my phone:

Before:

Cleaning:

After:

Royal Flush · 09-12-2011, 11:21 PM

How much was the kit?

ziggityzen · 09-13-2011, 12:07 AM

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How much was the kit?

Around $35 on eBay

virk007 · 10-30-2011, 08:24 PM

Is the G2 caliper paint kit enough to do all 4 calipers and hubs?

ziggityzen · 10-30-2011, 11:34 PM

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Is the G2 caliper paint kit enough to do all 4 calipers and hubs?

I did 3-4 coats on the front calipers and hubs with plenty left over. You should be good to do front and rear if you have the car on a lift. I had to buy 2 kits since I split the work over 2 weekends.

virk007 · 10-31-2011, 08:51 PM

Cool thanks. Now just to decide what color to do? lol. i have alpine white e90.

BMWnguyen · 11-21-2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ziggityzen

Around $35 on eBay

Wow, your wheels and hud color look cool! My car just E46 come with 189 style as yours! I want to paint my caliper in yellow so that look like BMW performance brake caliper! Do you has a link of Ebay fot this paint kit? Anybody know where I can buy this in US?

ziggityzen · 11-21-2011, 07:48 AM

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Wow, your whees and hud color look cool! My car just E46 come with 189 style as yours! I want to pant my caliper in yellow so that look like BMW performance brake caliper! Do you has a link of Ebay fot this paint kit? Anybody know where I can buy this in US?

Just search for G2 Paint Kit. You'll get a ton of hits. Cheapest I found was on eBay with free shipping too. Hope that helps.

skiernan36 · 11-21-2011, 09:01 AM

interesting, so you dont have to remove the calipers to pain it?

ziggityzen · 11-21-2011, 09:33 AM

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interesting, so you dont have to remove the calipers to pain it?

Correct, you can keep them on. You just need a steady hand and a little patience.

06-23-2011, 09:11 PM	#1
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Greg2010 Private First Class 22 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2020 X1 sDrive28i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Might try Ye Old Wheel Shop (although located in Md). I hear they do great work. Let me know if you end up going there or find someone else. I've been meaning to get mine done as well!
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pseto Major General 810 Rep 7,750 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP, F80 M3 ZCP- beater Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (4)	This place isnt too far from you http://www.ditymechanics.com/ __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America President, National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA) Director, National Events ///M Chapter Become a BMW CCA member; Click HERE to join and use my member #339225 for a referral Join our NCC Facebook Page
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ziggityzen Major 81 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X5M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (17)	I've been slacking on getting this done. If anyone is able to provide the service, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
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ziggityzen Major 81 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X5M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (17)	Finally had some time to paint the front hubs and calipers. Finishing up the rear next weekend. I'll some pictures with the wheels mounted. Here are some pics off my phone: Before: Cleaning: After: __________________ 2002 E46 M3 /// 2008 E93 335i FBO /// 2010 E93 335i M-Sport /// 2014 F33 435i M-Sport /// 2009 E90 M3 ESS VT2-625 /// 2011 E93 335is /// 2013 E70 X5M Last edited by ziggityzen; 11-13-2011 at 07:30 PM..
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virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	Is the G2 caliper paint kit enough to do all 4 calipers and hubs?
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virk007 Captain 34 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i AW Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [0.00] 2000 BMW 323CI [0.00]	Cool thanks. Now just to decide what color to do? lol. i have alpine white e90.
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