painting brake calipers

mikeouk · 07-30-2013, 05:30 PM

never done it before, but the calipers are very visible through my 313 alloys, so think ill paint them.

1.whats the best paint to use?
2.spray or brush?
3.colour? (dont want to look barry boy)

Brian mc21 · 07-30-2013, 05:59 PM

Done mine with black hammerite smooth.

mikeouk · 07-30-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian mc21

Done mine with black hammerite smooth.

got any pics with the wheels on? does hammerite stand up to the heat ok?

Brian mc21 · 07-30-2013, 06:12 PM

I've done my last few cars and no problems with heat. Sorry don't have any pictures of it with wheels fitted. Could take some tomorrow and post if it helps.

gaza01 · 07-30-2013, 06:19 PM

Im doing mine this weekend. Dremel with wire brush to clean. Finished off with sand paper. VHT primer, 2k paint and VHT clear coat all via rattle cans

mikeouk · 07-30-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian mc21

I've done my last few cars and no problems with heat. Sorry don't have any pictures of it with wheels fitted. Could take some tomorrow and post if it helps.

yes please, think ill probably just go with black, so would be good to see the finished job

Brian mc21 · 07-30-2013, 06:36 PM

No probs. might be a tad dirty but i will put some on tomorrow.

BD_F22 · 07-30-2013, 06:38 PM

i did the calipers on my old lexus is300 and used a dremel with a wire brush, sandpaper, and caliper cleaner spray.. for paint i used vht primer, vht high heat caliper paint and vht clear coat

Sheepy · 07-30-2013, 08:27 PM

E92 hand brushed in silver smoothrite

E36 M3 hand brushed in gold smoothrite

xenon · 07-31-2013, 02:54 AM

Any colour other than silver or black will look ridiculous. I'd go silver - Sheepy's E92 above is the look you want.

Shere · 07-31-2013, 02:55 AM

Presume you need to remove it to paint it?

xenon · 07-31-2013, 03:15 AM

Nope, but it helps if you remove the wheel....

BoondogUK · 07-31-2013, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Nope, but it helps if you remove the wheel....

Brian mc21 · 07-31-2013, 03:44 AM

Not great pic but here you go. I chose black as mine are quite difficult to get at when cleaning.

Giff · 07-31-2013, 03:45 AM

The real trick is giving the components a few coats of high temp lacquer after painting, it gives great depth and makes keeping them clean a doddle.

magic77 · 07-31-2013, 04:14 AM

Used hammerite high temp spray and brush paint also when I did the discs recently painted the rear shield as well

lolololol · 07-31-2013, 04:15 AM

All you need is a wire brush attachment for a drill to clear the crap away, then hand brush with hammerite smooth 2 coats. End of story.

creepy coupe · 07-31-2013, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Any colour other than silver or black will look ridiculous. I'd go silver - Sheepy's E92 above is the look you want.

Ahem...

xenon · 07-31-2013, 04:46 AM

Ah but Del.... There is a whole world of difference between proper billeted-aluminium, multi-piston, gorgeous Brembo calipers like yours and the shitty cast-aluminium shit that BMW put on the lesser models. Painting those bright red etc. looks daft - why would you want to draw attention to a single-piston, sliding caliper effort? Just paint it to look neat.

If you've got nice calipers worth looking at, then any colour you like!

stuart-b · 07-31-2013, 04:46 AM

I did mine with a big and small wirebrush, brake dust cleaner, and spray preparation wipes. Then used high temp caliper spray paint. I took the caliper off totally, cleaned it all up. Two coats. If it lasts a year, i'll be happy.

creepy coupe · 07-31-2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Ah but Del.... There is a whole world of difference between proper billeted-aluminium, multi-piston, gorgeous Brembo calipers like yours and the shitty cast-aluminium shit that BMW put on the lesser models. Painting those bright red etc. looks daft - why would you want to draw attention to a single-piston, sliding caliper effort? Just paint it to look neat.

If you've got nice calipers worth looking at, then any colour you like!

Since you put it so articulately Ian. I can only agree.

adamroutley · 07-31-2013, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Ahem...

I was considering doing mine Blue-dark Blue as my BM is Le Mans blue.

07-30-2013, 05:30 PM	#1
mikeouk Lieutenant 39 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 325D m sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: cumbria iTrader: (0)	painting brake calipers never done it before, but the calipers are very visible through my 313 alloys, so think ill paint them. 1.whats the best paint to use? 2.spray or brush? 3.colour? (dont want to look barry boy) __________________ 2010 E92 325D M SPORT BLUE WATER, CORAL RED LEATHER
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Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	Done mine with black hammerite smooth. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400
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Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	I've done my last few cars and no problems with heat. Sorry don't have any pictures of it with wheels fitted. Could take some tomorrow and post if it helps. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400
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gaza01 Colonel 105 Rep 2,692 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London iTrader: (3)	Im doing mine this weekend. Dremel with wire brush to clean. Finished off with sand paper. VHT primer, 2k paint and VHT clear coat all via rattle cans
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Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	No probs. might be a tad dirty but i will put some on tomorrow. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400
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BD_F22 BD_e92 358 Rep 1,748 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (9)	i did the calipers on my old lexus is300 and used a dremel with a wire brush, sandpaper, and caliper cleaner spray.. for paint i used vht primer, vht high heat caliper paint and vht clear coat __________________ 2017 M2 // Long Beach Blue // Executive // DCT
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xenon Major General 1402 Rep 8,087 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Any colour other than silver or black will look ridiculous. I'd go silver - Sheepy's E92 above is the look you want. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Shere Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 274 Posts Drives: e92 325i SE Auto (2007) Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West London iTrader: (0)	Presume you need to remove it to paint it?
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xenon Major General 1402 Rep 8,087 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Nope, but it helps if you remove the wheel.... __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Brian mc21 Major 39 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E91 320d M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast. Northern Ireland. iTrader: (4)	Not great pic but here you go. I chose black as mine are quite difficult to get at when cleaning. __________________ E92 330D LCI Garage List NSR 250 MC21, CBR 600RR 3 RVF400
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Giff Lieutenant 6 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wirral iTrader: (2)	The real trick is giving the components a few coats of high temp lacquer after painting, it gives great depth and makes keeping them clean a doddle.
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Used hammerite high temp spray and brush paint also when I did the discs recently painted the rear shield as well __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	All you need is a wire brush attachment for a drill to clear the crap away, then hand brush with hammerite smooth 2 coats. End of story. __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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xenon Major General 1402 Rep 8,087 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Ah but Del.... There is a whole world of difference between proper billeted-aluminium, multi-piston, gorgeous Brembo calipers like yours and the shitty cast-aluminium shit that BMW put on the lesser models. Painting those bright red etc. looks daft - why would you want to draw attention to a single-piston, sliding caliper effort? Just paint it to look neat. If you've got nice calipers worth looking at, then any colour you like! __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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