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Old 01-26-2009 | 09:57 PM
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Hey guys, i am planning to paint my calipers black real soon but i need suggestions on which brand paint to use....also i have seen the "Bmw Performance" sticker on the M5 BBKs now i know with my tiny 530i calipers i wont be able to fit those letters on them but i am actually thinking to just put "BMW" sticker in red on them...what do you guys think? will it fit? will it look nice? any suggestions would be great! Thanks!
Old 01-26-2009 | 10:34 PM
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that's going to look nice! I forgot what kind of paint ER used when I had mine painted. I think it was bulldog or somethin', but I'm not sure
Old 01-27-2009 | 03:30 AM
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I am wanting to paint my M5 BBK (if I can get a good enough finish)... I want to use the G2 Caliper paint but I can't get it in UK
Old 01-27-2009 | 05:00 AM
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i think that would look amazing! you go first and i'll do mine right after you =p
Old 01-27-2009 | 05:13 AM
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i'll do mine b4 ALL of you. LOL
Old 01-27-2009 | 05:53 AM
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Wish I could do mine but Illinois weather is just horrible this year. Not to mention the damn pot holes EVERYWHERE. Its like driving on an obstacle course every day dodging sudden death.
Old 01-27-2009 | 06:00 AM
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anyone know of a good place in south florida to get them painted?
Old 01-27-2009 | 06:01 AM
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paint it urself. it's so easy
Old 01-27-2009 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='778341' date='Jan 27 2009, 11:01 AM
paint it urself. it's so easy

No its not! Makes you take your wheel off and jack up your car. THEN on top of that you have to do that to THREE MORE WHEELS!!!! Blah. Its HOURS OF WORK. HOURS! Especially if you have any rust.
Old 01-27-2009 | 06:08 AM
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do I have to loosen the brake caliper or just paint the caliper while on the rotor and just tape the surrounding? Thanks


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