Painted it RED!
09-15-2008, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='669655' date='Sep 15 2008, 08:46 AM
I'd like to see pictures of that. Thinking of doing my hubs, but in Silver, and then the Rotors in Black. Gregg, nice job. I'm like you, buy and drive it! 
You didn't paint your hubs?? 
Mine are a bit rusted. What did you use to clean the calipers or did you just paint over them 
You didn't paint your hubs?? Mine are a bit rusted. What did you use to clean the calipers or did you just paint over them Used sand paper and metal brush to scrap rust and crap off...Again, I have little patience so i did not spend a lot of time scraping. The key for me was to ensure at least 5-6 coats of paint. You do this, and you'll be fine. As for the hub, well, they are very clean on my car, thus no need. Plus, I think it would be too obnoxious looking. I like it subtle, but racey!
09-15-2008, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='669677' date='Sep 15 2008, 09:30 AM
Used sand paper and metal brush to scrap rust and crap off...Again, I have little patience so i did not spend a lot of time scraping. The key for me was to ensure at least 5-6 coats of paint. You do this, and you'll be fine. As for the hub, well, they are very clean on my car, thus no need. Plus, I think it would be too obnoxious looking. I like it subtle, but racey!
Nooo! The hubs would be painted in its natural color of Silver
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09-15-2008, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='669688' date='Sep 15 2008, 09:44 AM
Impressive Greg. Very impressive. Lets go to the meet at Best Buy Thursday night. I want to see them in person. Ask C and Ralf as well.
Hey count me in for thurs....just let me know what time.
09-15-2008, 01:46 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Red definitely is best for calipers (painted or covers--or Brembos!) IMHO. I did my hubs in black. Looks nice with the 124s. 
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by melimel' post='669652' date='Sep 15 2008, 07:38 AM
sounds like one of those rainy day.. dont wanna drive your car.. might as well do something to it days..? no? lolol.. yeah!
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='668928' date='Sep 14 2008, 12:00 PM
Oh no ! Not another red caliper thread (in 2 days) .
! Not another red caliper thread (in 2 days) .
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