Caliper covers

DrSteveB · 10-30-2023, 08:21 AM

I have an '18 540d xDrive with non-M brakes. I am looking for recommendations and sources for caliper covers for my car.

I don't want to incur the expense of buying new pre-painted calipers or the time and trouble of painting the existing ones. I am doing this for purely cosmetic / vanity reasons.

Your ideas and recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Joe-BMW33 · 10-30-2023, 09:34 AM

Unless you do either of the things you don't want to do, it is going to look like shit. You can also have them wrapped, but since that costs as much as painting them, I'll assume it is not an option.

You get what you pay for. Leave them be or open up the wallet or DIY paint them.

DrSteveB · 10-30-2023, 02:48 PM

Appreciate your point of view Joe-BMW33.

That said, I remain interested in hearing the thoughts and recommendations of those who have experience with caliper covers for their G30 non M brakes.

Joe-BMW33 · 10-31-2023, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DrSteveB

Appreciate your point of view Joe-BMW33.

That said, I remain interested in hearing the thoughts and recommendations of those who have experience with caliper covers for their G30 non M brakes.

Me too, never heard of anyone trying them. I'm genuinely curious. I see them on Amazon all the time with the terrible font and badging. They are also $300+ for four. I had my E39 calipers painted red for $400, just saying.

https://www.amazon.com/LeadChange-Cu...eae8f9840&th=1

BWilson263 · 11-02-2023, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Me too, never heard of anyone trying them. I'm genuinely curious. I see them on Amazon all the time with the terrible font and badging. They are also $300+ for four. I had my E39 calipers painted red for $400, just saying.

https://www.amazon.com/LeadChange-Cu...eae8f9840&th=1

Also curious to see how they look.

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10-30-2023, 02:48 PM	#3
DrSteveB Private First Class 32 Rep 164 Posts Drives: '18 540d, '18 X3, '10 335d Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0)	Appreciate your point of view Joe-BMW33. That said, I remain interested in hearing the thoughts and recommendations of those who have experience with caliper covers for their G30 non M brakes.
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