Finally got a chance to paint Calipers
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
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Pics taken with my BlackBerry Curve
Before: I noticed the calipers looking a little rusted and with the new wheels it didn't look good at all. :thumbsdown:
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/01_paint.jpg)
Again, special thanks to Luke for helping me. Up goes the car.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/03_paint.jpg)
Got all the Calipers off and sandblasted. While Luke sandblasted, I blasted off the rust from the Hub rings and inside of wheels.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/04_paint.jpg)
After sandblasting we got bare metal and ready for prime after a little tape job.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/06_paint.jpg)
Now there's a chance to get behind the wheels with some Simple Green and a power wash.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/05_paint.jpg)
Speed up process by hanging and painting ALL pieces at one time.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/08_paint.jpg)
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/07_paint.jpg)
Got one side complete. Front brakes are harder to reconnect to the brake line since the connection is at an angle.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/09_paint.jpg)
Took about 10 hrs with all the drying, etc. We used airplane engine paint and it came out a perfect color IMO. Got the brake pads lubed up good (now I don't have any more brake noise when stopping)
First glance the following morning. Too bad it's raining. hummm need some nice rotors now
Before: I noticed the calipers looking a little rusted and with the new wheels it didn't look good at all. :thumbsdown:
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/01_paint.jpg)
Again, special thanks to Luke for helping me. Up goes the car.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/03_paint.jpg)
Got all the Calipers off and sandblasted. While Luke sandblasted, I blasted off the rust from the Hub rings and inside of wheels.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/04_paint.jpg)
After sandblasting we got bare metal and ready for prime after a little tape job.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/06_paint.jpg)
Now there's a chance to get behind the wheels with some Simple Green and a power wash.
![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/05_paint.jpg)
Speed up process by hanging and painting ALL pieces at one time.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/08_paint.jpg)
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/07_paint.jpg)
Got one side complete. Front brakes are harder to reconnect to the brake line since the connection is at an angle.
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/09_paint.jpg)
Took about 10 hrs with all the drying, etc. We used airplane engine paint and it came out a perfect color IMO. Got the brake pads lubed up good (now I don't have any more brake noise when stopping)
First glance the following morning. Too bad it's raining. hummm need some nice rotors now
![Whistling](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/whistling.gif)
![](http://i915.photobucket.com/albums/ac359/karlreed/Painted%20Calipers/10_paint.jpg)
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My Ride: 2004 Blacked out 530i, Carbon Fiber Pillars, Carbon Fiber Emblems (Wheels, Steering Wheel and Hood/Trunk). Blacked out kidney Grill, Smoked side marker lights, 15mm Rear Spacers, K&N Filter, Window Tint, Navigon Syst. Breyton Front Lip. Bilistein Coil Over Suspension Front & Rear Droped 1.5" Genuine M5 Pedal set. Mtechnik side skirts, RPI Exhaust.
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Nice job, is it hard to put back together or did you get help? I was thinking about doing the same thing but dont know if i can remember to put all the pieces back together.
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
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Honestly, Luke is the man! He did the bulk of the work. I watched what he did and it's not really that hard (that's after watching it be done.) Luke also bleed the brake lines and got them nice a tight again for me. I basically bought the material needed and took everyone out to lunch while the paint was drying. Could I do it again myself, yes, but much, much, much, much, much longer. Again, Thanks Val and Luke.
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
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Thanks Krozi, now I just need to get my dang signature picture to show smaller.
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |
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My Ride: 2006 550i | Silver-Grey- A08 | Premium - Sport Package | Adaptive Headlights | Logic 7 w/ CD Changer | Bluetooth | Park Distance Control | Xenon Headlights | Comfort Access [s]Sprint Booster V1[/s] | K&N filter - Stock Box w/ Charcoal Filter Removed | Clear Side LED Markers | Matte Black Grilles | RPI Air Scoop | RPI 550i GT Exhaust | 12" Kicker w/ AMP | Headlight Euro Overlays | ACS Rep Roof\Trunk Spoilers |MTEC V2 Angel Eyes | 6000k HID Fog Lights | 19" VMR v710 Stag Wheels | Hankook Ventus V12 Evo K110 Tires | Debadged | LED Courtesy Door Lamps | Sprint Booster V2 | Painted Calipers | M pedals\shift knob | HID License Plate Bulbs | R1 Drilled\Slotted Rotors | Hawk HPS Brakes| ACS replica front lip |