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      01-20-2013, 06:19 PM   #1
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Powder coating break calipers

Anyone has done anything like this?

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      01-20-2013, 07:33 PM   #2
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Anyone has done anything like this?

Thank u.

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I had my 535i calipers painted Alpine White at a body shop. Powdercoating is good too but it requires more dismantling which means more hours of labor.
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that looks great
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I did something similar on my 911. A LOT of work. You have to tear them completely down...as the rubber seals will melt during the baking time. Plus they have to be sandblasted and degreased, prior to powder coating. At least I did mine that way. They turned out really great.
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As the other poster said. Powder coating is the "right" way to do it but it does take more time to remove all the bits and reassembly. That is why many paint them instead. The results are pretty good if get it done right. Pretty horrible is they don't prep it and use the right temp paint for the calipers. Some shoot a clear on top and place stickers before the clear is shot on them.
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