Caliper Covers

Brian Edward · 07-30-2019, 11:21 PM

I have 17" standard wheels on my 528i. I know at least an 18" wheel has to be on the car for covers to fit. Question is has anyone cut off the tops of the covers (where the edge overlaps the caliper)...to make them work?......The top lip you don't even see anyways as the wheel is so close to the caliper. Just an idea I had?...Don't really want to go the paint route, thanks!

lsturbointeg · 07-31-2019, 12:20 AM

i'll be honest but I won't speak on what others think. the caliper covers debate across this board and other forums kinda think it's cheap. that and the concerns of them popping off has been talked about. in my opinion you're better off painting them. lots of member have painted theirs and are happy with the outcome. I've had mine painted for a few years now and still looks as new as the first day I sprayed them. I went with the G2 brand. here's some pictures for reference. but it's your car and if that's the route you want to go with than i try cutting off the top if you think that works. good luck

JDMSteven · 07-31-2019, 08:57 AM

+1 for painting, takes a little more time and effort, but to any car enthusiast caliper covers are just one of those things that are kind of a turn off, but I can understand your desire to change the look on them. That center flat clip always gets corroded and looks hideous, managed to do so on my Florida owned 535i with 40k

Brian Edward · 07-31-2019, 10:55 PM

Great job on the painting.....I will really consider it now!.....Thanks!

lsturbointeg · 07-31-2019, 11:19 PM

Here's the link to the G2 caliper paint kit they come in a variety of colors

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-G2-BRAK....c101007.m3226

artjr · 08-02-2019, 02:33 PM

i did mine with G2 in red 3.5-4 years ago. still look amazing.

Brian Edward · 08-04-2019, 05:34 PM

Has anyone gone this route....It is so easy do these days just by buying the kit. I already have an air comp. & a small elec. oven. Down side is having to bleed to brake system. Used to be able to do that at home, don't know anymore......may have to take it in and get it power bled? LMK Thanks!

lsturbointeg · 08-04-2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Edward

Has anyone gone this route....It is so easy do these days just by buying the kit. I already have an air comp. & a small elec. oven. Down side is having to bleed to brake system. Used to be able to do that at home, don't know anymore......may have to take it in and get it power bled? LMK Thanks!

You don't have to remove the calipers if you're planning on painting them

07-30-2019, 11:21 PM	#1
Brian Edward Private 7 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2013 528i twin turbo sedan Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: lomita, ca iTrader: (0)	Caliper Covers I have 17" standard wheels on my 528i. I know at least an 18" wheel has to be on the car for covers to fit. Question is has anyone cut off the tops of the covers (where the edge overlaps the caliper)...to make them work?......The top lip you don't even see anyways as the wheel is so close to the caliper. Just an idea I had?...Don't really want to go the paint route, thanks!
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07-31-2019, 12:20 AM	#2
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	i'll be honest but I won't speak on what others think. the caliper covers debate across this board and other forums kinda think it's cheap. that and the concerns of them popping off has been talked about. in my opinion you're better off painting them. lots of member have painted theirs and are happy with the outcome. I've had mine painted for a few years now and still looks as new as the first day I sprayed them. I went with the G2 brand. here's some pictures for reference. but it's your car and if that's the route you want to go with than i try cutting off the top if you think that works. good luck __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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07-31-2019, 08:57 AM	#3
JDMSteven Captain 475 Rep 742 Posts Drives: '13 F13 M6, '94 JDM Supra 5MT Join Date: May 2018 Location: Ocala, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M6 [10.00]	+1 for painting, takes a little more time and effort, but to any car enthusiast caliper covers are just one of those things that are kind of a turn off, but I can understand your desire to change the look on them. That center flat clip always gets corroded and looks hideous, managed to do so on my Florida owned 535i with 40k
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07-31-2019, 10:55 PM	#4
Brian Edward Private 7 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2013 528i twin turbo sedan Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: lomita, ca iTrader: (0)	Looks Good! Great job on the painting.....I will really consider it now!.....Thanks!
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07-31-2019, 11:19 PM	#5
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Here's the link to the G2 caliper paint kit they come in a variety of colors https://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-G2-BRAK....c101007.m3226 __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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08-02-2019, 02:33 PM	#6
artjr New Member 9 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 550i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i did mine with G2 in red 3.5-4 years ago. still look amazing.
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08-04-2019, 05:34 PM	#7
Brian Edward Private 7 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2013 528i twin turbo sedan Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: lomita, ca iTrader: (0)	Been checking out powder coating... Has anyone gone this route....It is so easy do these days just by buying the kit. I already have an air comp. & a small elec. oven. Down side is having to bleed to brake system. Used to be able to do that at home, don't know anymore......may have to take it in and get it power bled? LMK Thanks!
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