Today’s well spent 10$ Caliper Color

DerBosewicht · 08-25-2018, 04:37 PM

I have been debating painting my brakes for a while as still unsure what color. Been a long time fan of the Anyifreeze Green/ neon Yellow on the high end cars. One shop quoted me $1000 to paint the brakes that color.... smh... I was like really dude... there brakes. And while we all try and get the best deal no one wants to be robbed. 350-400 should be the most just to paint some calipers I believe. Nonetheless a few drinks and a few joints will make any Saturday a project day so... halfway through. About to go grab some more brake cleaner and see what she looks like in the sun.

DerBosewicht · 08-25-2018, 08:04 PM

Since the wheels were off they got a thorough cleaning. I am not the biggest fan of plastidip though I have seen some nice and not so nice things done with. One day I will get the brakes painted this color but for 9.99 can ( he had some glossier, white for the base, and a half can of the Blaze) I am very impressed.

Ordered the v style diffuser today too so I have a nice theme to tie in hopefully..

Genovese45 · 08-26-2018, 12:36 AM

looks dope. I likey.

Genovese45 · 08-26-2018, 12:37 AM

I see you swapped out your front grill. How difficult was it to do

MARKPRIOR · 08-26-2018, 11:38 AM

nice colour, really jumps out with the black

DerBosewicht · 08-26-2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Genovese45

I see you swapped out your front grill. How difficult was it to do

I followed this link....
It semi accurate just be patient... and have small hands... easy.. but not as simple as in the vid

DerBosewicht · 08-26-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

nice colour, really jumps out with the black

Appreciate it sir... it is bright.. I like it... not going to be every one cup of tea but...

DE4NO · 08-26-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DerBosewicht

Appreciate it sir... it is bright.. I like it... not going to be every one cup of tea but...

That’s what its all about. Making it your own. I like them

Genovese45 · 08-26-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DerBosewicht

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Originally Posted by Genovese45

I see you swapped out your front grill. How difficult was it to do

I followed this link....
It semi accurate just be patient... and have small hands... easy.. but not as simple as in the vid

Thank you sir

BMPOWERED · 08-26-2018, 02:14 PM

Looks good. My car is black like yours, but with dark wheels, so I'm trying to decide on a caliper color to make it pop. Red looks good but is kind of played out. The 'M' blue looks good but then I'll be accused of being an M Poseur. So I was thinking maybe yellow. Your post may convince me to go bright

DerBosewicht · 08-26-2018, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BMPOWERED

Looks good. My car is black like yours, but with dark wheels, so I'm trying to decide on a caliper color to make it pop. Red looks good but is kind of played out. The 'M' blue looks good but then I'll be accused of being an M Poseur. So I was thinking maybe yellow. Your post may convince me to go bright

Definitely go bright, I was thinking that I wish my wheels were black again now..
THIS FORMULA:
-clean brakes
-2 coats of white base coat
-3 coats of Blaze
-2 coats of glossifier
-3 heinekens
-good friends

On my previous car I had yellow so didn't want to that color again.... Pick the color that you like... You have to see if every day..others only see it when its moving, which is when you really see the brakes... i hate seeing nice wheels and rusty brakes... i think they should spray them gloss black at a minimum. WHICH I might add was my original plan and project for the day, but i listened to my friend and I am very happy that I did...

DerBosewicht · 08-26-2018, 10:36 PM

Brakes when spinning on some of my other cars...check my youtube channel to see these in action....
(ok that was a shameless plug but...here is the link anyway)
https://www.youtube.com/user/thesolu..._as=subscriber

I always try and think what will look good against the cars when they are rolling, then the brakes look like are a nice accent feature.

e46revspeed · 08-28-2018, 08:13 PM

I did orange

dansonsmith · 09-01-2018, 01:00 PM

Mine in white !

JamieTailor · 09-02-2018, 06:51 AM

I really want to change mine after seeing this! But I'm looking at them and it appears they have already been painted black or is that factory colour? I really like the idea of a bright colour especially because my car is ruby black..

DerBosewicht · 09-02-2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JamieTailor

I really want to change mine after seeing this! But I'm looking at them and it appears they have already been painted black or is that factory colour? I really like the idea of a bright colour especially because my car is ruby black..

Yes if you have the M sport the back are a gloss black while the front is a like a matte black... the darker the car the the brighter colors will stand out more...

DerBosewicht · 09-02-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by e46revspeed

I did orange

Did you up grade the whole front brake caliper also? Those are fire also.

DerBosewicht · 09-02-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dansonsmith

Mine in white !

Very nice l, especially on the color match, I really didn’t think white would look good until we started on the color matching

e46revspeed · 09-13-2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DerBosewicht

Did you up grade the whole front brake caliper also? Those are fire also.

thanks.....yes those are m6 rotors and calipers.

Vorpel · 09-13-2018, 12:28 AM

Okay - I really want to get my brakes painted but I'm not mechanically inclined so I've been trying with no luck so far to find a shop in the Boise Idaho area that will do this. I checked with the local BMW dealer and their shop said that painting the breaks won't last and that I would need to powder coat them.

1. Do they know what they are talking about?
2. Looking for suggestions on how to go about finding a shop to do this. (I've asked multiple body shops, tire shops and the dealer who all think it's a great idea and have heard of people doing it but absolutely zero suggestions or leads to get it done).

If this were computer hardware I'm all in to do it myself, but the last time I worked on a vehicle in this manner was 30 years ago as a teenager with my dad knowing all that needed to be done. Sadly he's no longer with us.

Thanks so much for reading!

dansonsmith · 09-13-2018, 01:51 PM

I used the quick and dirty method of buying some brake caliper paint-comes in about 10 different colours with degreaser and brush included !!-mine was from E-tech engineering....truth be told I didn't even take the wheels off...just took my time and kept moving the car back and forward until I'd painted the calipers all over....

))

I'm dead happy with the outcome....been 3 months of every day driving and they holding up.....

If you want the decals then they obviously have to be heat resistant and you need a couple coats of enamel over them once they dry

Vorpel · 09-13-2018, 08:02 PM

Found a local shop that will powder coating. Waiting to hear on price...!

08-25-2018, 04:37 PM	#1
DerBosewicht Problem Solver 111 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	Today’s well spent 10$ Caliper Color I have been debating painting my brakes for a while as still unsure what color. Been a long time fan of the Anyifreeze Green/ neon Yellow on the high end cars. One shop quoted me $1000 to paint the brakes that color.... smh... I was like really dude... there brakes. And while we all try and get the best deal no one wants to be robbed. 350-400 should be the most just to paint some calipers I believe. Nonetheless a few drinks and a few joints will make any Saturday a project day so... halfway through. About to go grab some more brake cleaner and see what she looks like in the sun. Attached Images __________________ You need people like me so you can point your f*ckin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy". "Das ist der Bösewicht".
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DerBosewicht Problem Solver 111 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	Since the wheels were off they got a thorough cleaning. I am not the biggest fan of plastidip though I have seen some nice and not so nice things done with. One day I will get the brakes painted this color but for 9.99 can ( he had some glossier, white for the base, and a half can of the Blaze) I am very impressed. Ordered the v style diffuser today too so I have a nice theme to tie in hopefully.. Attached Images __________________ You need people like me so you can point your f*ckin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy". "Das ist der Bösewicht".
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08-26-2018, 12:36 AM	#3
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Genovese45 Private First Class 36 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2020 M850 Gran Coupe Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Chesterfield, VA iTrader: (0)	I see you swapped out your front grill. How difficult was it to do
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08-26-2018, 11:38 AM	#5
MARKPRIOR Captain 156 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 GC Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	nice colour, really jumps out with the black __________________ Current: 2017 M6 Gran Coupe Previous:2014 640D GC 383BHP + 733NM, F10 2010 530d 520i (2000), E36 comact 318i, E46 M3, E46 318Ci, X5, Non BMW: 5x Skyline / GTRs, 5x Supras, 2x Nissan 200sx s14a, lots of other stuff
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BMPOWERED Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2014 650 GC M sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Looks good. My car is black like yours, but with dark wheels, so I'm trying to decide on a caliper color to make it pop. Red looks good but is kind of played out. The 'M' blue looks good but then I'll be accused of being an M Poseur. So I was thinking maybe yellow. Your post may convince me to go bright __________________ 2014 BMW 650GC M sport 2011 BMW 550i M-sport/AW 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 (sold) 2001 BMW 325ci (sold)
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08-26-2018, 10:36 PM	#12
DerBosewicht Problem Solver 111 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: TX iTrader: (1)	Brakes when spinning on some of my other cars...check my youtube channel to see these in action.... (ok that was a shameless plug but...here is the link anyway) https://www.youtube.com/user/thesolu..._as=subscriber I always try and think what will look good against the cars when they are rolling, then the brakes look like are a nice accent feature. Attached Images __________________ You need people like me so you can point your f*ckin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy". "Das ist der Bösewicht".
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08-28-2018, 08:13 PM	#13
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09-01-2018, 01:00 PM	#14
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09-02-2018, 06:51 AM	#15
JamieTailor Enlisted Member 16 Rep 48 Posts Drives: BMW 640D GC Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Wokingham iTrader: (0)	I really want to change mine after seeing this! But I'm looking at them and it appears they have already been painted black or is that factory colour? I really like the idea of a bright colour especially because my car is ruby black..
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09-13-2018, 12:28 AM	#20
Vorpel Private First Class 47 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2008 Infiniti G35x Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	Okay - I really want to get my brakes painted but I'm not mechanically inclined so I've been trying with no luck so far to find a shop in the Boise Idaho area that will do this. I checked with the local BMW dealer and their shop said that painting the breaks won't last and that I would need to powder coat them. 1. Do they know what they are talking about? 2. Looking for suggestions on how to go about finding a shop to do this. (I've asked multiple body shops, tire shops and the dealer who all think it's a great idea and have heard of people doing it but absolutely zero suggestions or leads to get it done). If this were computer hardware I'm all in to do it myself, but the last time I worked on a vehicle in this manner was 30 years ago as a teenager with my dad knowing all that needed to be done. Sadly he's no longer with us. Thanks so much for reading!
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dansonsmith Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F13 640d in Alpine white Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Kent,UK iTrader: (0)	I used the quick and dirty method of buying some brake caliper paint-comes in about 10 different colours with degreaser and brush included !!-mine was from E-tech engineering....truth be told I didn't even take the wheels off...just took my time and kept moving the car back and forward until I'd painted the calipers all over....)) I'm dead happy with the outcome....been 3 months of every day driving and they holding up..... If you want the decals then they obviously have to be heat resistant and you need a couple coats of enamel over them once they dry
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09-13-2018, 08:02 PM	#22
Vorpel Private First Class 47 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2008 Infiniti G35x Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	Found a local shop that will powder coating. Waiting to hear on price...!
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