Painting the calipers
10-14-2004, 04:32 PM
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I'm interested in having my calipers either painted (black ) or possibly powder coated. Everyone comments on their size and how cool the brakes look. I have a little discoloration on them and without getting crazy I thought they may look cool done up a little. Any thoughts appreciated. 
10-14-2004, 09:49 PM
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i've seen red, yellow, black, gold, and probably more colors but forgot. i think it only looks good if you have aftermarket rims 
. it'll look funny if you have stock rims 
. but that's just me 
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. it'll look funny if you have stock rims . but that's just me .
10-14-2004, 10:05 PM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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With stock rims black or silver is okay.. Red and other colors are to much (wannabee Ferrari) boy racer.
10-15-2004, 01:33 PM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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10-15-2004, 02:20 PM
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IMO brighter colours look good with BBKs or cars that have big, finished calipers ex. Porsche, AMG cars, ferrari. I've always wondered why BMW gives us such ugly calipers..even on the Ms :thumbsdown:
on topic: i think black or silver would look good for the stock brakes
on topic: i think black or silver would look good for the stock brakes
10-15-2004, 02:36 PM
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I've been thinking of painting mine black, maybe with a white BMW stencil. The wierd-looking clips on the outside of the pads make me question it - they take up much of the outside surface of what would otherwise be paintable caliper.
In any case, this looks like a nice kit:
http://www.g2usa.com/wheel.shtml
In any case, this looks like a nice kit:
http://www.g2usa.com/wheel.shtml
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Originally Posted by SLVR530I' date='Oct 15 2004, 02:19 PM
I'm thinking painting mine red.? It should look good with the car color I have, but will see or painting it shiny silver or just black
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I just saw a 7 Series with wheels similar to yours this morning, it had the calipers painted bright red...I thought I would hate it but I rather like it! I say with your wheels, go for it!
