Cleaned up and Painted my Rotors/Calipers.

Shipkiller · Post by **Shipkiller** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:17 pm

Did this this weekend...

Post by **Wondermike** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:58 pm

Looks good

ZetaTre · Post by **ZetaTre** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:29 pm

If you're interested you can add these: http://www.vinzdecals.com/createcaliper.html
Here's a link ith some pix: http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/z3/8915337-1.html

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:50 pm

Really good.

Did this myself last year and it makes such a difference compared to the scabby standard mix of rust and dust.

TAZ 1990 · Post by **TAZ 1990** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:18 pm

Looks good. So does the Wheels

WaZZZZman · Post by **WaZZZZman** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:27 pm

Did you use one of those Caliper paint kits that are offered or just get a can of paint?

Shipkiller · Post by **Shipkiller** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:52 pm

Zeta, thanks for the links. I had been thinking of something like that... but just a plain old "BMW"

Wazzz, I went to 'AdvanceAuto and bought a can of Duplicolor 'Black' caliper paint for the rotors, and a Dupicolor "Red" caliper kit to do the calipers. The kit contains a spray can of cleaner (you need another can just to make sure...), a brush ( you need several more of these), and a can of paint..

You will also need a small soft wire brush and lots of rags.

The paint has some special stuff in it (some type of ceramic) to allow the paint to withstand 500'.

I took the brake pads out and reattached the floating caliper to allow for cleaning, then cleaned again, then cleaned again. Did I say clean the calipers?

Then got out my bushes and started to paint. The paint dries very quickly...
After about four hours I put the brake pads back in and about two hours after that, I was driving the car, but being easy on the brakes. I just wanted them somewhat hot, just to bake on the paint.

Did the rear brakes the next day...

20ducks · Post by **20ducks** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:52 pm

I'm recoating the hat area of the rotor with bright Zinc coating. It won't mind getting scorched by my spirited track driving. Pics to follow this weekend.

Shipkiller....nice job indeed!

WaZZZZman · Post by **WaZZZZman** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:21 pm

Thanks for the info Shipkiller.

I think that is one of the best mods you have done.

I am going to do it but I think at the same time I change pads and rotors which is coming soon. Thanks again for info.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Thu May 08, 2008 3:31 am

Shipkiller wrote:Did this this weekend...

Very nice! Wheels and Red calipers look "right" with Black paint!

best!
Jack

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