Should I Have My Calipers Painted?

Ben2k9 · 05-18-2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

+1

I thought about doing that too but having my car under warranty I thought Maybe the dealer would void my warranty when it comes for them to replace the brake pads? I just think having cross drilled/slotted rotors add to the overall appearance of the wheel/calipers & rotors.

yeah you get free brake replacements while under warranty...I would wait until out of warranty before paying out of pocket for that enhancement. Knowing BMW, even painting the calipers will cause them to charge you if something goes wrong.

lsturbointeg · 05-18-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben2k9

yeah you get free brake replacements while under warranty...I would wait until out of warranty before paying out of pocket for that enhancement. Knowing BMW, even painting the calipers will cause them to charge you if something goes wrong.

Yep! That's why I haven't painted mine yet LOL!

SonicEndeavor · 05-18-2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

With that paint color, other than black, you might get away with bronze or copper painted calipers.

+1
Something like this

lsturbointeg · 05-18-2015, 08:52 PM

That actually Looks pretty good! That's a weird side marker?

SonicEndeavor · 05-18-2015, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

That actually Looks pretty good! That's a weird side marker?

It's an E90 not an F10

bake · 05-19-2015, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SonicEndeavor

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Originally Posted by bake

Only thing I can think of is the rough NE winter with lots of road salt etc. My car is my daily so it gets exposed to everything

What did you use to clean and prime the calipers before painting?

Brake cleaner and a wire brush.

kthankzbye · 05-19-2015, 09:13 PM

I've painted mine over 2 years ago and it's still holding up. It's really simple.

You place the stickers after the paint has dried and then you put a few layers of clear coat over it.

lsturbointeg · 05-20-2015, 02:13 AM

^^^^^^^^^
Awesome!

chrisny · 05-20-2015, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

With that paint color, other than black, you might get away with bronze or copper painted calipers.

Sounds like it's too late now, but I kinda like the idea of bronze. Different... Would look good against the cashmere silver I think.

dadysev · 05-21-2015, 05:50 AM

Sophisto grey with kinda OEM Monte Carlo blue. Lol

ocas23 · 05-23-2015, 08:27 AM

I've got Cashmere Silver as well and I'm abt to go with the Royal Blue Calipers.. Went to the dealership and all the new showroom Beamers had them.

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kthankzbye Lieutenant 86 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 550i, 2020 G05 40i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (1)	I've painted mine over 2 years ago and it's still holding up. It's really simple. You place the stickers after the paint has dried and then you put a few layers of clear coat over it. Attached Images
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ocas23 New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 11 535i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I've got Cashmere Silver as well and I'm abt to go with the Royal Blue Calipers.. Went to the dealership and all the new showroom Beamers had them.
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