Painting calipers

filip75 · 03-07-2014, 07:05 AM

What are the options for painting calipers? I recall the paint kits that could be applied to non-painted calipers, but they were pretty cheesy. What would be the options for painting our nice calipers? Is that a powder coating job? What about the ///M graphics - are they applied over the finished product or under a clear coat?

Or should I just buy the M-Performance brake kit in the color I want and then sell the stock blue ones?

classic6 · 03-07-2014, 08:03 AM

Just take them off and have them painted the color you want. you can use auto paint. Just make sure the shop that is painting knows what they are doing. I have had many calipers painted and it turns out fine.

jc1654M4 · 03-07-2014, 08:04 AM

Yea but do they keep the m graphic on there? Or paint over it?

filip75 · 03-07-2014, 08:25 AM

Really not looking forward to bleeding the brakes just for this. I would be willing to pay extra to BMW to sell me stock calipers in matching colors

But, alas...

jc1654M4 · 03-07-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by filip75

Really not looking forward to bleeding the brakes just for this. I would be willing to pay extra to BMW to sell me stock calipers in matching colors

But, alas...

That's what I was thinking too :/.... I wanted to get them in black with that m graphic on it

classic6 · 03-07-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jc1654M4

Yea but do they keep the m graphic on there? Or paint over it?

you would have to put a new decal on. Its really not that complicated to do. Ive done it a lot with Brembos. you just clear over the decal at the end. turns out perfect.

jc1654M4 · 03-07-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jc1654M4

Yea but do they keep the m graphic on there? Or paint over it?

you would have to put a new decal on. Its really not that complicated to do. Ive done it a lot with Brembos. you just clear over the decal at the end. turns out perfect.

Thanks!!! Def want to do that

MDIVISION · 03-11-2014, 01:13 PM

So the NON ceramic brakes come with Blue calipers? With ///M on them?

filip75 · 03-11-2014, 01:23 PM

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So the NON ceramic brakes come with Blue calipers? With ///M on them?

Yep

RocketBoots · 03-27-2014, 11:25 AM

I really wish they came in a more 'neutral' color as stock, or they painted them the color of the car... IMO, the CCB yellow looks awful with, say, SO or AW. Likewise, the standard blue clashes with YMB and looks pretty bad with SO.

Also, if you paint them yourself (have them painted), does that void any warranty/maintenance?? I'm guessing yes, which is why a factory option would be even better.

miiipilot · 03-27-2014, 01:16 PM

Strange that you don't get to choose a color like I read on the M235 forum. I thought you could choose from Red, Blue or Orange for the M235.

TunedM2C · 03-28-2014, 04:31 PM

I'd like to skip the blue calipers myself so hopefully this will be an option.

Sedan_Clan · 03-29-2014, 02:12 PM

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I'd like to skip the blue calipers myself so hopefully this will be an option.

The calipers are the same, so just purchase a set from Tischer or something. I'm swapping my gold M-Performance calipers off of my 335i and only the M3 (..and selling the blue calipers).

Sir Loin · 04-03-2014, 01:07 AM

I would like to get the red calipers instead of the stock blue ones.

boogie1 · 06-16-2014, 04:19 PM

agreed really dislike the blue, red looks good

zsx_m · 06-18-2014, 09:56 AM

I'm glad I'm not the only one bothered by the blue - does anyone think it will be possible to replace the decal as mentioned above?

Sedan_Clan · 06-18-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by zsx_m

I'm glad I'm not the only one bothered by the blue - does anyone think it will be possible to replace the decal as mentioned above?

It's not a decal. It is painted on.

Alex@TAG · 06-27-2014, 11:48 AM

There are many options you can do as far as Painting the Calipers. We have done countless calipers, as well as the YMB M4 last week, and our Black M4 this week!

Give us a call if you are in the Southern California Area

YMB with YMB Carbon Ceramic Brakes

Suzuka Grey on Audi Exclusive Samviolet Metallic Calipers

Ibis White on Porsche Mexico Blue Calipers

Sepang Blue on Sepang Blue Calipers (my old baby)

Phantom Black on Lamborghini Monterey Blue Calipers

Ibis White on Porsche Speed Yellow Calipers

Suzuka Grey on Suzuka Grey Calipers

Definitive · 06-27-2014, 12:18 PM

Alex, Ill be calling you as soon as my car is actually in production, but I was wondering, about how many days do you need to take care of painting some bits. Brakes, kidneys, sidegills...

Alex@TAG · 06-30-2014, 09:05 PM

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Alex, Ill be calling you as soon as my car is actually in production, but I was wondering, about how many days do you need to take care of painting some bits. Brakes, kidneys, sidegills...

Sounds great! We just need it for 2-3 days max. Typically we get it done sooner but gonna best to be safe with 3 days

Let me know when!

Definitive · 06-30-2014, 11:02 PM

I will call soon. Only problem would be the timeline as I would be staying at a friends with my family. Well talk.

Cant wait! The calipers will add such a nice touch. Wanted to do it on the stock e90

D

zsx_m · 07-02-2014, 10:15 PM

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YMB with YMB Carbon Ceramic Brakes

Nice work for sure - how about I ship my calipers to you this winter? I haven't had much luck with this kind of stuff in my area.

03-07-2014, 07:05 AM	#1
filip75 Facetious 109 Rep 530 Posts Drives: '15 AW M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Painting calipers What are the options for painting calipers? I recall the paint kits that could be applied to non-painted calipers, but they were pretty cheesy. What would be the options for painting our nice calipers? Is that a powder coating job? What about the ///M graphics - are they applied over the finished product or under a clear coat? Or should I just buy the M-Performance brake kit in the color I want and then sell the stock blue ones? __________________ Current: '15 BMW M4 (6MT), '08 HD Dyna Street Bob Previous: '06 BMW 330Ci; '06 Mercedes CLK-350; '04 Acura TL A-Spec; '95 BMW 318ti; '92 Mercury Cougar; '94 Honda Accord
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classic6 Captain 219 Rep 949 Posts Drives: JB/BB E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (4)	Just take them off and have them painted the color you want. you can use auto paint. Just make sure the shop that is painting knows what they are doing. I have had many calipers painted and it turns out fine.
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jc1654M4 First Lieutenant 56 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2015 Black M4 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: miami,fl iTrader: (0)	Yea but do they keep the m graphic on there? Or paint over it?
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filip75 Facetious 109 Rep 530 Posts Drives: '15 AW M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Really not looking forward to bleeding the brakes just for this. I would be willing to pay extra to BMW to sell me stock calipers in matching colors But, alas... __________________ Current: '15 BMW M4 (6MT), '08 HD Dyna Street Bob Previous: '06 BMW 330Ci; '06 Mercedes CLK-350; '04 Acura TL A-Spec; '95 BMW 318ti; '92 Mercury Cougar; '94 Honda Accord
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RocketBoots Colonel 1860 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: Horse Drawn Carriage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	I really wish they came in a more 'neutral' color as stock, or they painted them the color of the car... IMO, the CCB yellow looks awful with, say, SO or AW. Likewise, the standard blue clashes with YMB and looks pretty bad with SO. Also, if you paint them yourself (have them painted), does that void any warranty/maintenance?? I'm guessing yes, which is why a factory option would be even better.
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