caliper paint pictures?

lbaronio · 06-20-2013, 06:02 AM

Im looking around the forum and theres not too much info about painting the calipers.
Did someone have a close picture to see how it looks...or this is a mod not too much people like?
Any suggestions....welcome
Many thanks...

Toneaero · 06-20-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lbaronio

Im looking around the forum and theres not too much info about painting the calipers.
Did someone have a close picture to see how it looks...or this is a mod not too much people like?
Any suggestions....welcome
Many thanks...

Are you looking for color suggestions or a "how-to"? There are plenty of hits on google that will show you how to paint them correctly.

lbaronio · 06-20-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Toneaero

Are you looking for color suggestions or a "how-to"? There are plenty of hits on google that will show you how to paint them correctly.

Im looking for some pictures of an x5 with painted calipers.... maybe a picture with and without the wheel....
Im thinking on red color but im not sure....
The only ones i found where the XM
Many thanks

Rob NY · 06-20-2013, 11:14 PM

I have mine powder coated yellow. I don't have pictures but I can try to take some this weekend.

gajidy · 06-21-2013, 11:47 PM

How do you feel about the MGP brake caliper covers?

jhphoto · 06-23-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob NY

I have mine powder coated yellow. I don't have pictures but I can try to take some this weekend.

Curious about those photos as well. Was thinking of going Yellow but on the fence...

Sedan_Clan · 06-23-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob NY

I have mine powder coated yellow. I don't have pictures but I can try to take some this weekend.

I'd love to see that!

Rob NY · 06-24-2013, 09:28 PM

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Here is one picture of the front caliper.

Rob NY · 07-05-2013, 12:31 PM

here are my new calipers...

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Toneaero · 07-05-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob NY

here are my new calipers...

Attachment 884524

Nice! Did you get them powder coated? Off topic but when you removed the caliper, does the rotor slide off easy too?

Rob NY · 07-05-2013, 12:58 PM

yes I just got them powder coated, I should install them tomorrow.
About the rotors I didnt remove rotors but usually rotors slide out easy.

Toneaero · 07-05-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob NY

yes I just got them powder coated, I should install them tomorrow.
About the rotors I didnt remove rotors but usually rotors slide out easy.

Are the ///M logo also powder coated or is that a decal? Looks very nice. I can't wait to see pics of it on your car.

Rob NY · 07-05-2013, 02:11 PM

The way it was done was powder coated black first then M logo sticker was used to apply the orange color, removed the M logo stickers then came cleat coat.

isugoo · 07-05-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob NY

here are my new calipers...

Attachment 884524

Looks good. Please share installed pictures with us.
I was thinking about powderocoating mine to M caliper blue as well.

Orange fever · 07-06-2013, 02:34 AM

great job, i was going to do that

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Originally Posted by Rob NY

here are my new calipers...

Attachment 884524

now put them on

MaxSpeedX5M · 07-06-2013, 12:56 PM

anybody know the going rate for powder coating calipers? a shop in houston said painting them was just as good because they didn't have to remove everything on them.

Toneaero · 07-06-2013, 12:59 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but powder coating would require you to remove all rubber gaskets on the calipers right? Including the piston gasket.

Rob NY · 07-07-2013, 06:54 PM

You have to remove everything and change all the gaskets and seals.
The biggest problem/challenge is to bleed the brake system after you install them back.

Orange fever · 07-07-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob NY

You have to remove everything and change all the gaskets and seals.
The biggest problem/challenge is to bleed the brake system after you install them back.

How much did you pay ?
I got quoted $1000.00 from a shop to do it and down time is 3days

Rob NY · 07-08-2013, 09:52 AM

I actually did the removal and installation so it really came out cheap. I just have to bring my car to the dealer to flush/bleed the brake line since I'm having trouble with it.

isugoo · 07-08-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange fever

How much did you pay ?
I got quoted $1000.00 from a shop to do it and down time is 3days

1k include everything?
Take brake calipers out, powder coating, re-install, bleed brakes etc?

isugoo · 07-08-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob NY

I actually did the removal and installation so it really came out cheap. I just have to bring my car to the dealer to flush/bleed the brake line since I'm having trouble with it.

Please share alot of pics when you get your ride back from dealer.
Can't wait to see them!

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MaxSpeedX5M Need 4 Speed 24 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	anybody know the going rate for powder coating calipers? a shop in houston said painting them was just as good because they didn't have to remove everything on them. __________________ X5M: Vorsteiner CF Front Lip Spoiler \| Vorsteiner CF Rear Diffuser \| Vorsteiner 22" VS-320 \| Vorsteiner Full Exhaust \| ESS Tune \| H&R Suspension \| Lux V3 \| IND Cosmetic Package
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Toneaero Private First Class 19 Rep 170 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: May 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Correct me if I'm wrong but powder coating would require you to remove all rubber gaskets on the calipers right? Including the piston gasket.
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Rob NY Captain 57 Rep 644 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	You have to remove everything and change all the gaskets and seals. The biggest problem/challenge is to bleed the brake system after you install them back.
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Rob NY Captain 57 Rep 644 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	I actually did the removal and installation so it really came out cheap. I just have to bring my car to the dealer to flush/bleed the brake line since I'm having trouble with it.
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