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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Seen many DIY's for painting the rotors and calipers.. what other options do I have?
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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BBK (big brake kit)
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Those cheap ass covers, but I would NOT suggest going that route. Paint them.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='669972' date='Sep 15 2008, 01:44 PM
Those cheap ass covers, but I would NOT suggest going that route. Paint them.
+1 for painting them....do it..
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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If Gregg can do it, you can too --------- just kidding Greg!

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=61589
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='669987' date='Sep 15 2008, 04:57 PM
If Gregg can do it, you can too --------- just kidding Greg!

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=61589
Is it one g or 2 g's in his name? I mean, his handle is gregg2gs. Eh, whatever. Who really cares!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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The thing is guys..... I'm fat! .... and lazy!

Is it that simple? Take off the wheel, take off the pad, spray it and put them both back on?

Also will the color stay after a couple of winter's?
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Rocky (and anyone interested) if youre looking into BBK or just replacement rotors, I can help
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='669988' date='Sep 15 2008, 03:59 PM
Is it one g or 2 g's in his name? I mean, his handle is gregg2gs. Eh, whatever. Who really cares!
sometimes I type 1, sometimes 2 g's ... who knows -- LOL!
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='669968' date='Sep 16 2008, 05:40 AM
Seen many DIY's for painting the rotors and calipers.. what other options do I have?
Rocky~

Go with a BBK! Brembo, StopTech or JBT!
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