Part 1: Paint Calipers Today...
06-29-2008, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i
Production date: 02/04
Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim: Anthracite
Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
We.... Rich(5er Sport), Kevin (k Wang) and me.....had a small meet to paint calipers, ate noodles and dumpling lunch, car wash and photoshoot. Was suppose to rain or shine.....but nothing was going to stop us from getting the job done ... Rich should have some more pictures. Was fun thanks Rich and Kevin.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
06-29-2008, 01:18 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i
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Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim: Anthracite
Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
oops...suppose to be in the diy section...if moderator could please move it.
06-29-2008, 01:32 PM
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I wanted to join your guys so badly. But my car is still at the dealer. Looks like a successful day. Was the photoshoot done before or after the paint? More closed up pix for the caliber please, I'm still debating between red and black. Great job guys. 
06-29-2008, 01:45 PM
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
looks good guys. You did a good job. I did the same thing only I spray paint it. Too lazy to hand paint it 
06-29-2008, 02:00 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i
Production date: 02/04
Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim: Anthracite
Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='612531' date='Jun 29 2008, 05:38 PM
awww how cute!! lol... j/k
Calipers look good guys...isn't it funny how this forum has produced so many friendships
Calipers look good guys...isn't it funny how this forum has produced so many friendships
06-29-2008, 03:42 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i /w Sport pkg - SMG - Nav - Premium pkg - PDC - Ready to begin my modding! =)
Originally Posted by khooger' post='612504' date='Jun 29 2008, 03:08 PM
We.... Rich(5er Sport), Kevin (k Wang) and me.....had a small meet to paint calipers, ate noodles and dumpling lunch, car wash and photoshoot. Was suppose to rain or shine.....but nothing was going to stop us from getting the job done ... Rich should have some more pictures. Was fun thanks Rich and Kevin.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
I think its really cool that all 3 of you got the 3 top rims too!
06-29-2008, 04:05 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
What did you use to paint it with?
I'd like to see some closer pics too!
I'd like to see some closer pics too!