Calipers Colour?
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I chose red when I did mine. But black would be my choice out of the two you picked.
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From: Germany
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2007 750i
How do you guys paint the calipers?
DIY or at a shop? I was pretty sure that if I DIY I would mess things up as I'm totall bad at painting things.
I've been at a couple of paint shops and they told me I should dismantle all the jazz and bring them the calipers so they paint them properly.
As this is just a bit too much effort than I'm willing to invest in this, I gave up on the idea.
Ontopic: I would paint them yellow! That's what I would paint mine at least. Looks awesome on gray and white, should also be cool on silver cars.
http://www.langer.de/net//images/doppel269.jpg
http://www.speedheads.de/artikelbild...rformance3.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/7081/cimg2544r.jpg
DIY or at a shop? I was pretty sure that if I DIY I would mess things up as I'm totall bad at painting things.
I've been at a couple of paint shops and they told me I should dismantle all the jazz and bring them the calipers so they paint them properly.
As this is just a bit too much effort than I'm willing to invest in this, I gave up on the idea.
Ontopic: I would paint them yellow! That's what I would paint mine at least. Looks awesome on gray and white, should also be cool on silver cars.
http://www.langer.de/net//images/doppel269.jpg
http://www.speedheads.de/artikelbild...rformance3.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/7081/cimg2544r.jpg
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From: Chester County PA
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Seriously this is a very easy process if you take some time and follow directions. I use a ceramic epoxy type paint that is thick and easy to put on with a brush, but smooths out very nicely for a great look. Anyone could do this and there's plenty of DIY help on the forum. Or, find a buddy near you and do both your cars together.
Good Luck! And post your pics.
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always bet on black...