[pss335]

Just a quick question around calipers, has anyone here got an E9x Space Grey with 313s thats painted their callipers themselves?

Recently spent a shed load of money on detailing products, but calipers are looking rusty and awful, which needs to be rectified!

Also, read a few posts about potentially voiding warranty on the breaks if painted. Anyone in UK faced any problems with warranty claims not going through?

[KM79]

There's no truth in that,my dealership paints the calipers and Hubs during the AUC.Also I have mine painted,did it myself.same calipers as yours and came out good!

[pss335]

Any recommendation on colour? Not sure if I want something too extravagant Might have to make some examples on photoshop to get an idea

[KM79]

I did mine in the blue you get on the newer style f30/M5 and looks good on my car(black).i have photos if you search my past threads!

[pss335]

Cool thanks for that. Got the link to the ebay seller too. I do like the look of the yellow, but might go for something a bit more subtle. Once painted, is it easy to remove, say if I wanted to paint it a different colour? Or could you just paint a few more coats of a different colour over the top?

[KM79]

It's tough stuff so I would doubt it but easily painted over.that paint was good stuff and cheap too.only used about half of even the smallest tin.recommend doing hubs too while wheels are off.

[pss335]

Good shout. I'll post some pics after i've had a go ... if all goes well

[KM79]

Nice one !

[Sheepy]

This thread below May be of some help
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...nting+calipers

[marknjayne]

did mine within a week of buying it bad pic i know but easy job,did the wheel bolts too

[pss335]

Is the primer necessary?

[peterparker]

I want burnt cooper!

[gaza01]

Originally Posted by pss335

Is the primer necessary?

Depends on the paint u use. Some can go straight onto bare metal whereas some need a primer.

If primer is needed
Fronts need acid etch primer. Rears need zinc primer (anti rust)

[pss335]

I'm guessing this will do, although i'd still try and give the calipers a good clean prior to applying:

http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/...oth_finish.jsp

Around the same price as Kris mentions in another thread

[gaza01]

Ive never used hammerite but many have with no complaints.

[pss335]

Sorted, will order some tonight. Next is Alloy Wheel refurbs ... has anyone used Speedys (around midlands) for this? Or recommend anyone around Nottingham/Leicester?

Had one of those stupid moments a while back and took a corner waaaaaay to fast. Managed to take a chuck out of my left side alloys. Properly felt gutted after

[Jase 320d]

I did mine at the weekend

I used hammerite smooth silver and a paintbrush. Looks pretty oem imo

Still doesn't hide the fact my brakes are like milk bottle tops






Painted the backing plates and hubs too

[pss335]

Nice! Just ordered some Black Hammerite so will post some pics in the next couple of weeks.

[Ajs_435d]

Always used hammerite in the past and on my D, quickly remove surface rust etc with wire brush and wet&dry sandpaper, then degrease and clean off then paint give it one thin cost wait a few hours then go over again and leave to dry/harden over night.

They will last and look good if you put the prep in.

[Jase 320d]

I have done black calipers before

For some reason to me they don't look 'right' can't quite place my finger on it.

I like oem so i prefer silver



I also used a wire brush attatchment for a battery drill to get rid of the crap before hand and then some paint prep wipes. Then its painting time

[pss335]

Originally Posted by Jase 320d

I also used a wire brush attatchment for a battery drill to get rid of the crap before hand and then some paint prep wipes. Then its painting time

Ordered that with the paint

[BI9J]

Originally Posted by marknjayne

did mine within a week of buying it bad pic i know but easy job,did the wheel bolts too

What kind of M badges have you used?