Painting Calipers

6SpeedMan · 10-25-2006, 01:08 PM

There's something that really gets to me when people have red or yellow calipers. I was thinking maybe I could paint mine (just an idea).

Whats y

our opinion?

GoRomeo · 10-25-2006, 01:10 PM

i did mine. I like it.

txusa03 · 10-25-2006, 01:11 PM

go for it, whatever float your boat. For show car, it is nice. for daily driving, the brake dust will cover it unless you wash and detail it every other day.

Russellnyc · 10-25-2006, 01:12 PM

It's easy, you can buy kits that contain brake cleaner and paint. To the extent that it preserves calipers from corrosion, it's not entirely indefensible, but be prepared that many here will call you names.

6SpeedMan · 10-25-2006, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

i did mine. I like it.

So, what was the process, what kind of paint?

just4kickz · 10-25-2006, 01:15 PM

i want yellow brembos

GoRomeo · 10-25-2006, 01:19 PM

I just went to the Auto Parts and asked the guy at the counter.I dont remember the kind of paint but I did tell him that i was gonna paint the calipers and he recommend one for me. I went home took wheels off along with the calipers. Simple process. I get compliments from co -workers about them..

///Matt · 10-28-2006, 11:21 AM

I find that a REAL BBK looks great, but painted calipers usually look cheesy to me. They get REALLY dirty, REALLY fast, and also the heat bakes the paint off most time. If you get the right paint, it'll be high enough temp-resistant, and won't bake off, but still... I don't like the way painted stock calipers look. I see them all day on all kinds of BMW's, and I've never like one.

Just my .02

Matt

Yvette · 10-28-2006, 02:38 PM

painted caliper looks ok on JDM cars.. but not on BMW

Nikki · 10-28-2006, 02:41 PM

Well I don't think red or yellow would look good on SG, what color were you thinking?

picus · 10-28-2006, 02:56 PM

I'll probably paint mine black on my SG e92 until I get a BBK. People can call me names all they want, it's my car.

mds82 · 10-28-2006, 03:28 PM

I have an SG and i painted mine Black. i think it really helps make the wheel look clean

Lucid4000 · 10-29-2006, 09:24 AM

I feel this is a big no no. Looks cheesy. Makes the car look like it wants a BBK but can't afford it so they paint them. If you can't get a BBK don't paint them.

ward · 10-29-2006, 09:33 AM

it'd just make our ugly single pot calipers stand out

sort of like when an old honda paints the drum brakes bright yellow

I wouln't want to bring attention to a not so attractive part of the car.

mds82 · 10-29-2006, 06:35 PM

Paint them Black then. It looks pretty classy when your done.

Chesmu · 10-29-2006, 09:35 PM

mine are red. I like it. ....and no.... I can't afford a BBK.

ksfrogman · 10-29-2006, 09:51 PM

Well, Porsches have Brembos, and those calipers are red.

ward · 10-29-2006, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Well, Porsches have Brembos, and those calipers are red.

yeah, but those are nice looking multi pot calipers

Pretender · 10-30-2006, 01:10 AM

Whatever you like, no matter. I don't see any problem w. painting calipers. If you think you'll like it that way, paint it.

BK · 10-30-2006, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

yeah, but those are nice looking multi pot calipers

I agree. Unless you have nice calipers, painting will just draw attention to their ordinariness. I don't like the red calipers on the current GTI/GLI, for example. The brakes just aren't "cool" enough to be painted. But I guess Pretender is also right -- whatever floats your boat.

emos325 · 10-30-2006, 10:40 AM

Brav Auto has a kit for e36 that are just upgraded and painted stock calipers take a look
http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

Part Number Description Price
24R02314F Bavarian Autosport Performance Brake Kit - Front $939.95

If Brembo is a little to much or if you don't want a BBK send in that you would like a kit like this for the e90. They are enthusiast and i am sure that they would love to make a kit for your car. just a thought

Not Ur Avg 3 · 10-31-2006, 09:47 PM

wat do u guys think about painting the calipers the color of ur car?
if u dont have stock rims, and if theres quite some distance between ur rim spokes, ur brake caliper stands out, and so if its painted, mayb even the color of ur car, itll look clean, ive seen it done. how would monaco blue calipers look on a monaco blue e90, the calipers might almost look black, a good additon to ur rim area.

10-25-2006, 01:08 PM	#1
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 1196 Rep 4,102 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	i did mine. I like it.
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txusa03 Major General 564 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	go for it, whatever float your boat. For show car, it is nice. for daily driving, the brake dust will cover it unless you wash and detail it every other day.
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Russellnyc Razor sharp handling 23 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	It's easy, you can buy kits that contain brake cleaner and paint. To the extent that it preserves calipers from corrosion, it's not entirely indefensible, but be prepared that many here will call you names. __________________ 1997 E36 328is Arctic Silver: 1997-2003 100k Mi. SOLD 2000 Audi TT Quattro Coupe Lake Silver: 2003-present 35k Mi. SOLD 2006 Lotus Elise Polar Blue/Red 2007 E92 335i Spacegrau/Coral/Al \| ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA/PDC/NAV Broken in
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 1196 Rep 4,102 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I just went to the Auto Parts and asked the guy at the counter.I dont remember the kind of paint but I did tell him that i was gonna paint the calipers and he recommend one for me. I went home took wheels off along with the calipers. Simple process. I get compliments from co -workers about them..
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10-28-2006, 11:21 AM	#8
///Matt United States Marine 327 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I find that a REAL BBK looks great, but painted calipers usually look cheesy to me. They get REALLY dirty, REALLY fast, and also the heat bakes the paint off most time. If you get the right paint, it'll be high enough temp-resistant, and won't bake off, but still... I don't like the way painted stock calipers look. I see them all day on all kinds of BMW's, and I've never like one. Just my .02 Matt
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Yvette Major General 769 Rep 7,409 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	painted caliper looks ok on JDM cars.. but not on BMW
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Nikki Major General 1023 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Well I don't think red or yellow would look good on SG, what color were you thinking? __________________ Nikki
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I'll probably paint mine black on my SG e92 until I get a BBK. People can call me names all they want, it's my car.
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mds82 Major General 371 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	I have an SG and i painted mine Black. i think it really helps make the wheel look clean
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Lucid4000 Major 58 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 335i AW Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC!! iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i Sport [0.00]	I feel this is a big no no. Looks cheesy. Makes the car look like it wants a BBK but can't afford it so they paint them. If you can't get a BBK don't paint them. __________________ Mobile Addictions 718.877.7700 or info@mobile-addictions.com www.mobile-addictions.com
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ward Major General 157 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	it'd just make our ugly single pot calipers stand out sort of like when an old honda paints the drum brakes bright yellow I wouln't want to bring attention to a not so attractive part of the car.
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mds82 Major General 371 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Paint them Black then. It looks pretty classy when your done.
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Chesmu Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	mine are red. I like it. ....and no.... I can't afford a BBK. Attached Images __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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ksfrogman Major General 605 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Well, Porsches have Brembos, and those calipers are red. __________________
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emos325 Streifenden Komet 9 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 525i was a 325is Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft.Myers/Orlando Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 95' and what was a ... [0.00]	Brav Auto has a kit for e36 that are just upgraded and painted stock calipers take a look http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp Part Number Description Price 24R02314F Bavarian Autosport Performance Brake Kit - Front $939.95 If Brembo is a little to much or if you don't want a BBK send in that you would like a kit like this for the e90. They are enthusiast and i am sure that they would love to make a kit for your car. just a thought __________________ "Drive like you live" CFBA:rocks: 335i will be the new turner car for this decade! If it's a bimmer, it's badass. It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow; F- That just go to driving school and you can do both. Last edited by emos325; 10-31-2006 at 10:33 AM..
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Not Ur Avg 3 Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,866 Posts Drives: 06' 325i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	wat do u guys think about painting the calipers the color of ur car? if u dont have stock rims, and if theres quite some distance between ur rim spokes, ur brake caliper stands out, and so if its painted, mayb even the color of ur car, itll look clean, ive seen it done. how would monaco blue calipers look on a monaco blue e90, the calipers might almost look black, a good additon to ur rim area.
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