Painting my calipers
01-27-2009 | 06:27 AM
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01-27-2009 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by stylezzza' post='778189' date='Jan 26 2009, 10:57 PM
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!
Anybody know?
01-27-2009 | 06:51 AM
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You can just paint on car but I would remove it and do some quality prep work. Then paint. Follow instructions perfectly. The key to a solid paint job is prep work. Painting them on car won't have that same prep work. You are also fighting overspray as well.
01-27-2009 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='778373' date='Jan 27 2009, 10:42 AM
Yea, how do you remove the caked on rust on the hub of the rotor? Its horrible looking....
01-27-2009 | 07:04 AM
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Yes, clean up the hub. Go to any auto store (Pep Boys, etc) you will find rust remove, paint for high temps, then purchase the G2. Paint the hubs silver (Spray on), then the calipers black. They don't stand out in the way red does, however, the rust doesn't stand out either! 
What you'll find is when you clean your wheels a nice clean look, instead of the rusted calipers and hubs playing peek-a-boo behind those nice rims.
There are several DIY threads in here. If you look up each one then pick and choose techniques, you'll create your own technique. However, it does take time, and your vehicle would be laid up for at least 24 hours for the paint to cure properly.
What you'll find is when you clean your wheels a nice clean look, instead of the rusted calipers and hubs playing peek-a-boo behind those nice rims.
There are several DIY threads in here. If you look up each one then pick and choose techniques, you'll create your own technique. However, it does take time, and your vehicle would be laid up for at least 24 hours for the paint to cure properly.
01-27-2009 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by radzM550i' post='778215' date='Jan 27 2009, 02:34 AM
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
I think it was bulldog or somethin', but I'm not sure 
i think im just going to have a shop do it, save myself some work 
but as for the stickers, i will need some heat resistant/water resistant stickers.....we'll see.
01-27-2009 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by stylezzza' post='778408' date='Jan 27 2009, 11:18 AM
hmmm i think im just going to have a shop do it, save myself some work but as for the stickers, i will need some heat resistant/water resistant stickers.....we'll see.
i think im just going to have a shop do it, save myself some work but as for the stickers, i will need some heat resistant/water resistant stickers.....we'll see.L
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LOL. c'mon man. Spend the 20 rather than 200. I'll help u
01-27-2009 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='778499' date='Jan 27 2009, 01:32 PM
lemme give u a four letter word:
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LOL. c'mon man. Spend the 20 rather than 200. I'll help u
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LOL. c'mon man. Spend the 20 rather than 200. I'll help u
I lol'd. Seriously though, its not lazy, its about not having a car lift which would be ideal. Its about having to jack up your car with a ghetto jack and then sit there indian style for hours painting away like a tard. No thanks! 200 bucks is worth it to have someone else do it. =p
01-27-2009 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='778312' date='Jan 27 2009, 09:13 AM
i'll do mine b4 ALL of you. LOL