Powder coated brake calipers - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

jparnes1 · 04-06-2013, 04:48 PM

sorry having trouble attaching a photo.

jparnes1 · 04-06-2013, 04:58 PM

I just got my car back from having this mod done. I was able to get a very close match on the powder coat paint with my Melbourne Red. BMW brakes aren't the prettiest, but at least now they're a nice color.

BMWZ4RIDER · 04-06-2013, 06:48 PM

Looks great. I am with you. Love the clean look.
I spend 8 hours painting all 4 calipers VHT high temp red. 7 of the 8 hours was spent cleaning and prepping.

BuckarooVT90 · 04-06-2013, 08:28 PM

Nice job now you have the other three to paint...

VailM3 · 04-07-2013, 02:32 AM

really need a rear m-performance kit for the rear breaks in order to upgrade both at the same time. This does look good though

Rafale · 04-07-2013, 03:47 AM

Gonna do mine in black when I get time. I think they are too ugly to dare to attract any attention to them.

nicknaz · 04-07-2013, 04:04 AM

what's up with the rusty rotors? Time to hammer down on the brakes !!

jparnes1 · 04-07-2013, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

what's up with the rusty rotors? Time to hammer down on the brakes !!

Yeah that seems to show up whenever I wash the car. comes right off though.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 04-07-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

Yeah that seems to show up whenever I wash the car. comes right off though.

I always take my car for a short run around the block after washing the car and apply the brakes a few times this prevents the rust to take over

Nice job on the powder paint job

morfinx · 04-08-2013, 11:57 AM

Got any pictures from further away?

z4z4z4 · 04-08-2013, 03:31 PM

jparnes1 · 04-08-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by morfinx

Got any pictures from further away?

I'll do that when I get back in town next week

04-06-2013, 04:48 PM	#1
jparnes1 Captain Drives: 2006 525xi, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 993 iTrader: (0)	Powder coated brake calipers sorry having trouble attaching a photo. __________________ 2006 525xi, Orient Blue Metallic, Beige leather, Dark Poplar trim, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, ///M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA, Alpine HID Angel Eyes, pedal covers, stubby antenna.
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04-06-2013, 04:58 PM	#2
jparnes1 Captain Drives: 2006 525xi, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 993 iTrader: (0)	I just got my car back from having this mod done. I was able to get a very close match on the powder coat paint with my Melbourne Red. BMW brakes aren't the prettiest, but at least now they're a nice color. Attached Images __________________ 2006 525xi, Orient Blue Metallic, Beige leather, Dark Poplar trim, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, ///M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA, Alpine HID Angel Eyes, pedal covers, stubby antenna.

04-06-2013, 06:48 PM	#3
BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 179 iTrader: (0)	Looks great. I am with you. Love the clean look. I spend 8 hours painting all 4 calipers VHT high temp red. 7 of the 8 hours was spent cleaning and prepping. __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/Gloss Black Grill/6000K LED Lighting/De-Badged/Aluminum Pedals/CF/Stubby/20% Tint

04-07-2013, 03:47 AM	#6
Rafale Zed Quatre Drives: '11 Z4 35is & '11 535xi GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR. USA Posts: 399 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 535i GT xDrive [0.00] 2011 Z4 35is [0.00]	Gonna do mine in black when I get time. I think they are too ugly to dare to attract any attention to them. __________________

04-08-2013, 11:57 AM	#10
morfinx Shenanigans Drives: E89 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (0)	Got any pictures from further away? __________________ E89 Z4 sDrive35i 7DCT "Zayna", Alpine White/Coral Red E92 335i 6MT "Calixta", Space Grey/Coral Red [Retired]

04-06-2013, 08:28 PM	#4
BuckarooVT90 Private First Class Drives: '13 Z4 sDrive35i DCT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 186 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 Z4 Sdrive35i [0.00] 2011 135i [0.00]	Nice job now you have the other three to paint...

04-07-2013, 02:32 AM	#5
VailM3 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland Posts: 251 iTrader: (0)	really need a rear m-performance kit for the rear breaks in order to upgrade both at the same time. This does look good though

04-07-2013, 04:04 AM	#7
nicknaz Colonel Drives: 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,099 iTrader: (0)	what's up with the rusty rotors? Time to hammer down on the brakes !!

04-08-2013, 03:31 PM	#11
z4z4z4 First Lieutenant Drives: 2002 M3, 2011 Z4, & her 740Li Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mild mediterranean breezes Posts: 384 iTrader: (1)	__________________

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