Gold caliper paint results

2013F10 · 11-06-2021, 11:59 AM

I spent HOURS looking for a gold caliper paint that wasn't as brown as G2, or as green as other brands I've seen. I was looking for gold-bar gold that really popped. I settled on VHT SP404 Engine Metallic Gold Flake paint. I used a high temp primer, then the gold paint, then high heat clear coat. This is by far the best looking gold caliper paint I've found that doesn't come from the factory, the pictures don't do it justice. Anyway, I wanted to document this to save you some time.

95blkmax · 11-06-2021, 02:49 PM

It came out great! That shade of gold also looks really good against the dark blue of the car

asian · 11-07-2021, 02:55 AM

Nice work. Looks good

Unspec · 11-08-2021, 09:55 AM

Very interested in how these hold up. In my experience, VHT's paint is very brittle and likes to flake at the slightest impact.

musclesmarinara75 · 11-09-2021, 05:48 AM

Yeah... it does tend to flake off from what I've seen when hit... but it does sure look hot right now!!!

2013F10 · 11-09-2021, 10:12 AM

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It came out great! That shade of gold also looks really good against the dark blue of the car

Thanks! They used to be red, but every Mustang and Charger out here has red so I decided to step it up. It's tough to match caliper colors to blue cars though.

2013F10 · 11-09-2021, 10:14 AM

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Very interested in how these hold up. In my experience, VHT's paint is very brittle and likes to flake at the slightest impact.

I'm worried about this too, especially coming from G2's 2-part system that forms a shell around the caliper. I spent a lot of time prepping and used multiple coats of primer, gold, and clear so I hope it has some resilience.

lsturbointeg · 11-09-2021, 07:42 PM

i did this about 5 years ago and the G2 Caliper Paint Gold been hold strong to this day! the most important thing to do is the prep has to be done right or it's not gonna last. the VHT is garbage as it flakes just after 2 years. here's some pictures of when it was done and what it looks like now

here they are just over 2 years ago when i upgraded to my custom CQUENCE brake rotors and Goodridge stainless lines. still looking brand new!

musclesmarinara75 · 11-11-2021, 06:34 PM

Looks absolutely sick kid.. good job.. love that pic in the leaves

lsturbointeg · 11-11-2021, 07:51 PM

Let me say I shouldn't say garbage but it's not a very good product as there's alot of reviews with the same issue...flakes and peels almost with 2 years

John H. · 12-04-2021, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013F10

I spent HOURS looking for a gold caliper paint that wasn't as brown as G2, or as green as other brands I've seen. I was looking for gold-bar gold that really popped. I settled on VHT SP404 Engine Metallic Gold Flake paint. I used a high temp primer, then the gold paint, then high heat clear coat. This is by far the best looking gold caliper paint I've found that doesn't come from the factory, the pictures don't do it justice. Anyway, I wanted to document this to save you some time.

Yup, many hours. Prep, prime, base, and clear. I did the same, using the same brand paint products. In addition, I painted the dust shields in satin black. Also, upgraded rotors and replaced pads. It should hold up for years. Looks fantastic! Great job!

EnhancedHouston · 12-15-2021, 12:35 AM

Those look really good on there. I wanna do mine but I’m so busy with work.

And to top that I have my own complete powder coat setup and have done over 50 caliper sets for everyone else over the years. Never time for my own stuff though.

Bmwdoubles_ · 12-28-2021, 11:15 AM

Nice work and no fake m badging. Link to bmw logo you used?

dannymaassen · 12-31-2021, 10:16 AM

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Nice work and no fake m badging. Link to bmw logo you used?

Looks very good, I am interested in this to

2013F10 · 12-31-2021, 12:33 PM

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Nice work and no fake m badging. Link to bmw logo you used?

Thanks. The only M badges are on the wheels and I don't want to rip them off. I bought the caliper logos from eBay, but just checked and the seller (emblemshop) closed his account. I searched "bmw vinyl caliper decal" to find them.

Bmwdoubles_ · 01-02-2022, 10:34 PM

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Nice work and no fake m badging. Link to bmw logo you used?

Thanks. The only M badges are on the wheels and I don't want to rip them off. I bought the caliper logos from eBay, but just checked and the seller (emblemshop) closed his account. I searched "bmw vinyl caliper decal" to find them.

I may have found a seller but the sizes on their eBay page is not readable. I contacted them to see if they can proved readable sizes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Vinyl-D...-127632-2357-0

11-06-2021, 11:59 AM	#1
2013F10 Private First Class 59 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535xi Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Denver, CO. iTrader: (1)	Gold caliper paint results I spent HOURS looking for a gold caliper paint that wasn't as brown as G2, or as green as other brands I've seen. I was looking for gold-bar gold that really popped. I settled on VHT SP404 Engine Metallic Gold Flake paint. I used a high temp primer, then the gold paint, then high heat clear coat. This is by far the best looking gold caliper paint I've found that doesn't come from the factory, the pictures don't do it justice. Anyway, I wanted to document this to save you some time.
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11-06-2021, 02:49 PM	#2
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asian Second Lieutenant 192 Rep 277 Posts Drives: F11 535i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice work. Looks good
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11-08-2021, 09:55 AM	#4
Unspec Colonel 1295 Rep 2,587 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	Very interested in how these hold up. In my experience, VHT's paint is very brittle and likes to flake at the slightest impact. __________________ 2015 BMW 535xi Bootmod3 Stage 2 \| ER charge pipe \| ER Catted DP \| Remus Exhaust \| Gplus FMIC \| KW V3 \| Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings \| Wallet regrets ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
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11-09-2021, 05:48 AM	#5
musclesmarinara75 Lieutenant 205 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 N55 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535 XDrive [9.75]	Yeah... it does tend to flake off from what I've seen when hit... but it does sure look hot right now!!! __________________ $ PURE STAGE 2 {} JORDAN CUSTOM TUNE {} DORCH HPFP {} SNOW METH {} DINAN EXHAUST {} EVOLV DARK OLIVE WRAP $
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11-09-2021, 07:42 PM	#8
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 did this about 5 years ago and the G2 Caliper Paint Gold been hold strong to this day! the most important thing to do is the prep has to be done right or it's not gonna last. the VHT is garbage as it flakes just after 2 years. here's some pictures of when it was done and what it looks like now here they are just over 2 years ago when i upgraded to my custom CQUENCE brake rotors and Goodridge stainless lines. still looking brand new! __________________ ~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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musclesmarinara75 Lieutenant 205 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW F10 N55 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 535 XDrive [9.75]	Looks absolutely sick kid.. good job.. love that pic in the leaves __________________ $ PURE STAGE 2 {} JORDAN CUSTOM TUNE {} DORCH HPFP {} SNOW METH {} DINAN EXHAUST {} EVOLV DARK OLIVE WRAP $
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11-11-2021, 07:51 PM	#10
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Let me say I shouldn't say garbage but it's not a very good product as there's alot of reviews with the same issue...flakes and peels almost with 2 years __________________ ~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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12-15-2021, 12:35 AM	#12
EnhancedHouston Enlisted Member 14 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW 535i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Those look really good on there. I wanna do mine but I’m so busy with work. And to top that I have my own complete powder coat setup and have done over 50 caliper sets for everyone else over the years. Never time for my own stuff though.
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12-28-2021, 11:15 AM	#13
Bmwdoubles_ Lieutenant 194 Rep 517 Posts Drives: BMW F10 535 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List [0.00]	Nice work and no fake m badging. Link to bmw logo you used? __________________ BPM Tuned, Advanced Fuel Dynamics, Paddoq Valved Exhaust, Paddoq Magnetic Paddles, EDC dampers, Dinan Springs, H&R Sway. DCT all day long. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFu...fWjCtOz49FDMlg
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