New car rusty calipers

New2Zed said:
Shouldn't have to do this, but within a week of taking delivery, had wheels off car and painted and lacquered callipers and hubs. Regular cleaning with a pressure washer keeps them gleaming.
Callipers and hubs never age well but with modern minimal structure wheels things are so much more visible.
By far the worst I have seen are on my sister-in-law's five month old SLK. They look like something out of a scrapyard.
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I could paint them myself,as I usually do anyway but it's a matter of principal. Have sent a nice wee email of to BMW so will be interesting to see there reply. Just waiting on dealer getting back to me this week. Most people wouldn't notice the calipers,but I do & it's annoying me. Plus I have OCD when it comes to my cars. Showed the wife the other day & she just laughs :D
 
Just back from dealer regarding the calipers on my car. BMW stance on them is there is no cosmetic finish on the calipers only some protection. :headbang: not interested in warranty claim. Will take this further direct with BMW. Local dealer was embarrassed & are taking the car in the next few weeks to paint all the calipers at there cost. Can't say fairer than that.
On a better note getting a M4 for the day on Monday :D might see if the calipers are interchangeable :D
 
Think they'll look good with the red lol can't moan stark,would do them myself,but why should I ! I think after buying 2 new cars lately,it's in there best interest.
 
Believe me I have taken full advantage of BMW in ways you would not believe!! The alcantara on my seat trims went dark from the seat belts....BMW refunded me the option from new, ie £1800 and then also replaced the seat trim with a new one. And 3 new exhausts, one every year, due to the rattling baffle....
 
Johnny, out the game at the moment. 2 hernias done a few weeks ago,so still off work :thumbsdown:
So will get some other rocket to do it ! For free :D
 
I am going to take a look at our calipers now. Our car is only 6 weeks old so fingers crossed. Never understood why the calipers aren't painted like the M135.


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Checked the calipers yesterday and still look like new.
No contamination of any sorts yet!
 
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