Pic of Painted calipers

z4nc · 10-20-2013, 08:05 PM

Ok, i couldn;t stand to look at the ugly stock caliper and rusty clip any longer. So here is today's project.

hiltonfa · 10-21-2013, 12:36 AM

Looks good

been thinking of doing mine.

VailM3 · 10-21-2013, 01:20 AM

same it looks great hate the boring stock look.

Asbjorn · 10-21-2013, 02:54 AM

Nut bad!
What about putting a Z4 logo there btw?

jparnes1 · 10-21-2013, 07:56 AM

where did you get that M/// badge and how is it attached?

z4nc · 10-21-2013, 09:08 AM

Its a caliper decal leftover from a previous M3 I had. I ordered it on ebay around 8 years ago... I'm sure they are still around..do search on caliper decal m3.

BMWZ4RIDER · 10-22-2013, 07:01 PM

Looks great. I did the same in high heat red.

Kessler35is · 10-22-2013, 07:09 PM

I would do this buy my dealership said if there was a warranty claim on the brakes and the part was painted it would not be covered.

Total BS I know, but damnit!!

airmarc · 10-23-2013, 07:58 AM

Are you guys removing the calipers before painting? Or masking them/the area with a kit.

jparnes1 · 10-23-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by airmarc

Are you guys removing the calipers before painting? Or masking them/the area with a kit.

I had mine powder coated and therefore needed to be completely disassembled. Worth it though. Powder coating is much more durable than regular painting so I won't have to redo it.

2011CrazE89 · 10-23-2013, 02:44 PM

Are those aftermarket calipers or stock? My 2011 30i doesn't have those.

2011CrazE89 · 10-23-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

I had mine powder coated and therefore needed to be completely disassembled. Worth it though. Powder coating is much more durable than regular painting so I won't have to redo it.

How long did the powder coating process take? Am I gonna have to rent a car for a couple days?

jparnes1 · 10-23-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011CrazE89

How long did the powder coating process take? Am I gonna have to rent a car for a couple days?

I depends on your guys lead time. You've got one day to disassemble the calipers, it took my guy 3 days to powdercoat, then another day to reassemble. So figure like a week.

BMWZ4RIDER · 10-23-2013, 08:59 PM

I will post. some pictures of my painted, while on the car calipers.
I super super cleaned all pieces on the caliper to be painted.
I used with brake cleaner, then sanded, then wire brushed and cleaned some more.
I spend again least 2 hours cleaning each caliper with Great results.
For paint while on the rotor, I then fully masked off everything.
I used VHT High Temp paint with no primers.
Mine are almost 1 year year old and absolutely no peeling, chipping, cracking etc.
Cost me 8 hours and $20. 00 in materials.

Z4-35i · 10-24-2013, 02:52 AM

Nice work, I did ours just over a year ago with Hammerite smooth. All the work is in the prep.

BMWZ4RIDER · 10-28-2013, 01:00 PM

Here are my Painted brake calipers, hubs and backing plates
Calipers are VHT High Heat Red.
Backing plates and hubs are bright silver
New Center Caps with Black CF overlays
I love the look.
I need a set of 313's now.

RecycledTeen · 03-22-2014, 07:27 PM

Z4NC - looking for ideas. Very nice, quite inspirational.

DKZTT · 03-23-2014, 10:14 AM

Really nice work guys. I like the contrasting red and black on OP.

Gpwheels · 03-23-2014, 10:49 AM

Did you brush or spray the calipers?

BMWZ4RIDER · 03-26-2014, 06:58 AM

I used VHT High Heat Spray can paint.
Lots of taping off.
Lots of upfront cleaning. Probably close to an hour per caliper of cleaning prior to painting.

10-20-2013, 08:05 PM	#1
z4nc New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4sDrive35is Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Pic of Painted calipers Ok, i couldn;t stand to look at the ugly stock caliper and rusty clip any longer. So here is today's project. Attached Images __________________ Garage: 2011 Z4 sDrive35 iS 2010 Mercedes E550 Coupe 2013 Maserati GT -MC
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10-21-2013, 12:36 AM	#2
hiltonfa Private First Class 13 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2011 3.0 Sdrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Durban, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Looks good been thinking of doing mine.
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10-21-2013, 01:20 AM	#3
VailM3 Captain 61 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	same it looks great hate the boring stock look.
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10-21-2013, 02:54 AM	#4
Asbjorn Captain 89 Rep 833 Posts Drives: Z4 N54 DCT (VTT GC lites) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: European in China iTrader: (0)	Nut bad! What about putting a Z4 logo there btw?
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10-21-2013, 07:56 AM	#5
jparnes1 Colonel 242 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	where did you get that M/// badge and how is it attached? __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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10-21-2013, 09:08 AM	#6
z4nc New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4sDrive35is Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Its a caliper decal leftover from a previous M3 I had. I ordered it on ebay around 8 years ago... I'm sure they are still around..do search on caliper decal m3. __________________ Garage: 2011 Z4 sDrive35 iS 2010 Mercedes E550 Coupe 2013 Maserati GT -MC
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10-22-2013, 07:01 PM	#7
BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 69 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	Looks great. I did the same in high heat red. __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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10-22-2013, 07:09 PM	#8
Kessler35is Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2015 F15 50i, 2016 E89 35is Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Z4 35is [0.00] 2015 X5 50i [0.00]	I would do this buy my dealership said if there was a warranty claim on the brakes and the part was painted it would not be covered. Total BS I know, but damnit!!
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10-23-2013, 07:58 AM	#9
airmarc Private First Class 22 Rep 190 Posts Drives: '10 BMW Z4,'14 BMW X3, '17 X1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Are you guys removing the calipers before painting? Or masking them/the area with a kit.
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10-23-2013, 02:44 PM	#11
2011CrazE89 Moved on 123 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2011 Z430i & 2015 MB C300 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Are those aftermarket calipers or stock? My 2011 30i doesn't have those.
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10-23-2013, 08:59 PM	#14
BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 69 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	I will post. some pictures of my painted, while on the car calipers. I super super cleaned all pieces on the caliper to be painted. I used with brake cleaner, then sanded, then wire brushed and cleaned some more. I spend again least 2 hours cleaning each caliper with Great results. For paint while on the rotor, I then fully masked off everything. I used VHT High Temp paint with no primers. Mine are almost 1 year year old and absolutely no peeling, chipping, cracking etc. Cost me 8 hours and $20. 00 in materials. __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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10-24-2013, 02:52 AM	#15
Z4-35i Enlisted Member 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: Z4 35i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Nice work, I did ours just over a year ago with Hammerite smooth. All the work is in the prep. __________________ Z4 35i Black Sapphire with Coral Red Leather : Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Eibachs, ESS, LUX Angel Eyes, Carbon Roundels
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10-28-2013, 01:00 PM	#16
BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 69 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	Here are my Painted brake calipers, hubs and backing plates Calipers are VHT High Heat Red. Backing plates and hubs are bright silver New Center Caps with Black CF overlays I love the look. I need a set of 313's now. Attached Images __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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03-22-2014, 07:27 PM	#17
RecycledTeen Private First Class 16 Rep 162 Posts Drives: Looking for E85 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tampa, FL area iTrader: (2)	Z4NC - looking for ideas. Very nice, quite inspirational.
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03-23-2014, 10:14 AM	#18
DKZTT Private First Class 21 Rep 125 Posts Drives: BMW Z 35i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	Really nice work guys. I like the contrasting red and black on OP.
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03-23-2014, 10:49 AM	#19
Gpwheels Private 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 09 z4sdrive35i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta iTrader: (0)	Did you brush or spray the calipers?
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03-26-2014, 06:58 AM	#20
BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 69 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	I used VHT High Heat Spray can paint. Lots of taping off. Lots of upfront cleaning. Probably close to an hour per caliper of cleaning prior to painting. __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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