Painted My Calipers

Googsy · 10-16-2021, 07:00 AM

I missed out on the Blue M calipers when buying my car as the one I wanted with these was just sold. The car I bought came with the std calipers in grey with the BMW logo ,Anyway decided to paint them myself .Chose “Le Mans Blue Metallic “ as the colour which although not an exact match looks very close in my mind.

Anyway here’s a picture , the overspray on the discs burnt off with the first couple of stops so all good there. Really pleased how they turned out .

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AlteBMW · 10-16-2021, 12:04 PM

Looks great!

kasrar · 10-16-2021, 01:40 PM

How difficult was it? Also, did you source the paint from the BMW dealership, how did that work? How'd you apply the "M" logo? Really interested in doing this myself!

Googsy · 10-17-2021, 06:53 AM

Fairly easy I have done other cars previously .Its not difficult I used a brush and paint is designed to dry with a smooth gloss finish. I bought the paint on EBay through a U.K. seller. He has a range of various BMW colours that are specifically made for use on calipers . I also bought the decals on EBay easy enough to find , they are designed to withstand the heat. I applied 2 coats of the paint let it dry and then applied the decal. I then sprayed a couple of coats of clear to finish off.

g11hoonigan · 10-22-2021, 09:32 AM

Also painted mine but chose red with Brembo decal.

Googsy · 10-22-2021, 05:06 PM

Just finished the rears today and fitted black mirror caps.

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Googsy · 10-22-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by g11hoonigan

Also painted mine but chose red with Brembo decal.

Any pics ?

LuckyW · 10-25-2021, 08:48 AM

I freshened up my two weeks ago a bit in a more discreet style.

Brushed front and rear in glossy black, with a new red cap.

Googsy · 10-25-2021, 05:49 PM

Nice job , did you paint the caps or source replacements ?

LuckyW · 10-25-2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Googsy

Nice job , did you paint the caps or source replacements ?

Replace

Googsy · 10-26-2021, 02:12 PM

Have you got a part code for them please and source ? Thank you.

LuckyW · 10-26-2021, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Googsy

Have you got a part code for them please and source ? Thank you.

I don't know. I don't know. I'm not sure if I want you to have that ...

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g11hoonigan · 10-27-2021, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Googsy

Any pics ?

I'll snap a photo when I get the chance. Just a caveat - it's not as nice as your paint job lol

Googsy · 10-28-2021, 09:37 AM

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I don't know. I don't know. I'm not sure if I want you to have that ...

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Ha Ha sure we are neighbours ! I’m looking for the black rather than red as wouldn’t dare cramp your style ..Thank you.

10-16-2021, 07:00 AM	#1
Googsy Private 24 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW 740E Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Painted My Calipers I missed out on the Blue M calipers when buying my car as the one I wanted with these was just sold. The car I bought came with the std calipers in grey with the BMW logo ,Anyway decided to paint them myself .Chose “Le Mans Blue Metallic “ as the colour which although not an exact match looks very close in my mind. Anyway here’s a picture , the overspray on the discs burnt off with the first couple of stops so all good there. Really pleased how they turned out .
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kasrar Enlisted Member 9 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 750i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	How difficult was it? Also, did you source the paint from the BMW dealership, how did that work? How'd you apply the "M" logo? Really interested in doing this myself!
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10-17-2021, 06:53 AM	#4
Googsy Private 24 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW 740E Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Fairly easy I have done other cars previously .Its not difficult I used a brush and paint is designed to dry with a smooth gloss finish. I bought the paint on EBay through a U.K. seller. He has a range of various BMW colours that are specifically made for use on calipers . I also bought the decals on EBay easy enough to find , they are designed to withstand the heat. I applied 2 coats of the paint let it dry and then applied the decal. I then sprayed a couple of coats of clear to finish off.
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10-22-2021, 09:32 AM	#5
g11hoonigan Captain 836 Rep 876 Posts Drives: BMW 740i Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Also painted mine but chose red with Brembo decal.
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10-22-2021, 05:06 PM	#6
Googsy Private 24 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW 740E Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Just finished the rears today and fitted black mirror caps.
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10-25-2021, 08:48 AM	#8
LuckyW Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 205 Posts Drives: BMW 520d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	I freshened up my two weeks ago a bit in a more discreet style. Brushed front and rear in glossy black, with a new red cap. Attached Images
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10-25-2021, 05:49 PM	#9
Googsy Private 24 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW 740E Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Nice job , did you paint the caps or source replacements ?
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10-26-2021, 02:12 PM	#11
Googsy Private 24 Rep 79 Posts Drives: BMW 740E Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Have you got a part code for them please and source ? Thank you.
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