Followed Suit...Blue M Calipers!

jenks89 · 09-02-2012, 06:41 PM

Have to give props to other members for forging the way and for all the input I received on doing these calipers. All in all not a terribly difficult thing to do. Did it this afternoon in my garage. Turned out pretty damn good IMHO!

In case you guys are wondering....

-Used VHT Caliper Degreaser, Bright Blue Caliper Paint, and Caliper Clear Coat.
-Vinyl M decals came off ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260996254883...84.m1497.l2649

saeba1 · 09-02-2012, 06:47 PM

Very nice... good job...

ceebange061175 · 09-02-2012, 08:23 PM

Stunning!

gtron · 09-02-2012, 09:00 PM

damn, that is wonderful. how long did it take?

i want to do this but for some reason i feel like i would mess it up and it would look like garbage.

jenks89 · 09-02-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gtron

damn, that is wonderful. how long did it take?

i want to do this but for some reason i feel like i would mess it up and it would look like garbage.

We started at noon and had the wheels back on by 4. My buddy and I took our sweet ass time and had a few beers so you could prolly do it faster but who cares.

Most of it is prep work. To me taping off properly and covering the car to avoid over spray is most important part. After that it's just dry time between coats. Did 2 of color and 2 clear with 20 min between each.

LACSTER · 09-02-2012, 09:31 PM

Awesome!

PR_F10_535 · 09-02-2012, 10:19 PM

Looks awesome! Good job, thinking about doing this

Nobleman · 09-02-2012, 11:18 PM

whoa whoa~~Good work bro! You did really nice job man!

After I install front lip, I was planning to finish the mod. But I guess I will have to do one more man!

half man half amazin · 09-03-2012, 02:19 AM

Looks great!!!!!

half man half amazin · 09-03-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by gtron

damn, that is wonderful. how long did it take?

i want to do this but for some reason i feel like i would mess it up and it would look like garbage.

That's how I feel too!! I'd rather pay someone else to do it for me, I've been known to botch an otherwise simple task.

jenks89 · 09-03-2012, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by half man half amazin

That's how I feel too!! I'd rather pay someone else to do it for me, I've been known to botch an otherwise simple task.

Well hey then...just make the trip from LV to Tampa and I will gladly take your money!

XDEEDUBBX · 09-03-2012, 02:31 AM

you guys did a good job!

bb2405 · 09-03-2012, 11:58 AM

Looks super clean. I'm thinking about doing it. Did you purposely choose a darker blue than the M5 calipers?

jenks89 · 09-03-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bb2405

Looks super clean. I'm thinking about doing it. Did you purposely choose a darker blue than the M5 calipers?

No I didn't. Would have liked them to be a little lighter too. But that's the closest VHT had to the M blue color. I'm sure a shop could color match something but I went the homegrown route instead.

535DMSport · 09-03-2012, 03:49 PM

Respect for the DIY. Looking good.

jenks89 · 09-03-2012, 08:34 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys. Obviously you're all welcome to hit me up if you have questions about doing it

Jet in Oz · 09-04-2012, 05:49 AM

Wow

Bud you have done this sooooo well. I'm amazed at the thoroughness in your prep work to ensure no overspray. Totally professional for a DYI. How the hell did you get between the brake housing and the rotors?

jenks89 · 09-04-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jet in Oz

Wow

Bud you have done this sooooo well. I'm amazed at the thoroughness in your prep work to ensure no overspray. Totally professional for a DYI. How the hell did you get between the brake housing and the rotors?

Actually used a the head of a small standard screwdriver to push business cards into the little gaps (you can kinda see the grey and red biz card in 1st pic) . Worked really well. Then just painters tape and the garbage bags that we cut open at the seams.

Alan l. · 09-04-2012, 09:53 AM

Came out hot. Cleans up the oem calipers real good before they start to look rusty.

It took me about 2 hours all around but I was hauling ass trying to install a bunch of stuff at the same time

Alan

jenks89 · 09-04-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Came out hot. Cleans up the oem calipers real good before they start to look rusty.

It took me about 2 hours all around but I was hauling ass trying to install a bunch of stuff at the same time

Alan

Yeah I saw yours. Looks good! Almost went black on mine too but wanted them to stand out a little from the black body.

TiltedBrim · 02-24-2013, 01:18 PM

Would gladly pay you in a jiffy if I were anywhere close to you... Great job!

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 02-25-2013, 12:32 AM

need to do this

awesome work

09-02-2012, 06:41 PM	#1
jenks89 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2012 535i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	Followed Suit...Blue M Calipers! Have to give props to other members for forging the way and for all the input I received on doing these calipers. All in all not a terribly difficult thing to do. Did it this afternoon in my garage. Turned out pretty damn good IMHO! In case you guys are wondering.... -Used VHT Caliper Degreaser, Bright Blue Caliper Paint, and Caliper Clear Coat. -Vinyl M decals came off ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/260996254883...84.m1497.l2649 Attached Images __________________ 2012 535i Jet Black M Sport 2011 335i Retired 2008 Range Rover SC Last edited by jenks89; 09-02-2012 at 10:02 PM..
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jenks89 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 2012 535i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the compliments guys. Obviously you're all welcome to hit me up if you have questions about doing it __________________ 2012 535i Jet Black M Sport 2011 335i Retired 2008 Range Rover SC
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Jet in Oz Captain 185 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 535D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Land of Oz iTrader: (0)	Wow Bud you have done this sooooo well. I'm amazed at the thoroughness in your prep work to ensure no overspray. Totally professional for a DYI. How the hell did you get between the brake housing and the rotors? __________________ Current Mistress: 2014 F10 535D M Sport - Alpine White Retired but not forgotten: 2011 F10 535i - Titan Silver; E53 X5 4.4L Sport - Space Grey; E46 M3 Individual Convertible - Phoenix Yellow; E39 528 - Glacier Green; E36 328 Convertible - Montreal Blue
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