PAINTED BRAKE CALIPERS
12-05-2005, 06:08 PM
#32
Super Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Posts: 17,310
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Originally Posted by ponster' post='207677' date='Dec 5 2005, 09:36 PM
I painted my CALIPERS in black and my BRAKE ROTOR HUBs in silver. This way eliminating the brake dust build up.
(BTW, here's a little tip to use when photographing wheels -- you can spin the BMW logo center cap with your fingers to make it upright...)
12-05-2005, 08:22 PM
#33
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 80
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You know RUDY, you seem to be the "KNOW IT ALL" type of guy. I did not post my pictures on this forum for your criticism. Why don't you show us pictures of your E60. By the way, if you paint your ROTOR HUBS with HIGH TEMP CALIPER PAINT, the brake dust will not stick to them (or rust them), unlike the factory paint.
Ponster
Ponster
12-06-2005, 07:57 AM
#34
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Boston,MA
Posts: 807
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2003 X5 3.0----->gone
2004 Porsche Cayenne S : Gemballa front and back bodykit, fabspeed bypass pipes, Gemballa exhaust pipes, full option, 20" factory sport design rims------>gone
2005 545i 6-spd manual---->de-badged, CDV removal, Autosolutions short shift kit, resonator removal, premium package, PDC, xenon, almost full options, hardwire V1 install ....looking for mods...
2007 550i 6-spd----> Premium package, sport package, Logic7, heated everything, Rogue Engineering SSK, CDV removal, hardwire V1 install, aFe cold air intake, Custom Magnaflow exhaust....
wow...great piece of info there...I think I might go paint mine red this winter. I do not know much but do you think the BMW characters or the paint will warp under occasional hard braking?????
ponster....chill out buddy....he only asked a question
ponster....chill out buddy....he only asked a question
12-12-2005, 02:58 PM
#35
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Posts: 684
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: MY05 545i Jet Black with Auburn interior. SMG, Logic7, Sport Package, Comfort Seats, Navigation.
Originally Posted by ponster' post='207778' date='Dec 5 2005, 11:22 PM
You know RUDY, you seem to be the "KNOW IT ALL" type of guy. I did not post my pictures on this forum for your criticism. Why don't you show us pictures of your E60. By the way, if you paint your ROTOR HUBS with HIGH TEMP CALIPER PAINT, the brake dust will not stick to them (or rust them), unlike the factory paint.
Ponster
Ponster
The first time I read this post I thought you meant brake dust on wheel. Anyways, nice mod.
12-12-2005, 11:36 PM
#37
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: western Canada
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Aluminum Cube Trim, M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Head Up Display, Steptronic, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Through Load, Park Distance Control, Navigation , HK Logic 7, etc
Originally Posted by The Kloser' post='206918' date='Dec 4 2005, 06:22 AM
It looks great! What paint did you use, and did you have to remove the calipers?
Like everyone else, I want the red Brembo's but I dont wanna pay the 6000 - 7000$.
Like everyone else, I want the red Brembo's but I dont wanna pay the 6000 - 7000$.
12-13-2005, 07:57 AM
#38
Senior Members
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 387
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
12-17-2005, 10:57 AM
#39
Contributors
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 599
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545i Sport Auto (see sig)
So I bought that eBay paint. Hmm how to do this. Can I get away with not having to take off the wheels and instead just cover everything I don't want to paint black?
12-17-2005, 09:24 PM
#40
Contributors
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 525i Jet Black on Grey Interior---
Tint: Sides 20% Rear Windshield 5% Front Windshield 35%
Wheels: Zenetti Five's 20" by 8.5(front) 20" by 10(rear)--
Tires: Pirelli Asimmetrico 245/35/20(front) 285/30/20(rear)--
Body: Hamann Full Front Spoiler, Rieger Side Skirts, Rieger Rear Apron, AC Schnitzer Trunk Wing
Interior: AC Schnitzer Pedal Set and E-Break
Springs: H&R Sport Springs--
Audio: 2 12" Kicker L7's with a Rockford Fosgate 1501bd Amp With Custom Trunk Enclosure
SOON TO COME:
-M5 Mirrors
-M5 Trunk Finsher
-Brembo GT Big Brake Kit
-Hamann 6 Series Front Spliter Molded
-Hamann Roof Wing
-Full Custom Sound System with TV's
Originally Posted by Trev550i' post='210629' date='Dec 13 2005, 03:36 AM
umm sorry I don't know but what are red brembo's?