Painted Calipers - Express Yourself !
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Nice work
I've read through this thread 2 or 3 times with the aim of getting some inspiration as to the colour I could do my callipers. I'm no nearer a decision now than I was before I began reading, so can I ask for some ideas. As you can see I'm white with black roof and wheels. I'm leaning towards red or blue however indecision and dithering aren't helping. Please help a confused and embarrassed old man. Thanks :dizzy: :dizzy:
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GBZ4 said:
Could you post a pic closer of front wheels to help us buddy
GBZ4 said:
Confused and Embarassed ???
You drive a Zed !!
Shoulders back!
Head held high !
Old ?
Sorry - I can't help you there.
Actually I put alot of thought into the colour.
Actually was considering copper or gold.
But the ones I actually saw on a car, looked "rusty".
Plus there is BMW Traditions to be cognizant of.
That bring blue into the mix.
Once you have done the initial paint prep it's easy to try a colour and evaluate.
I'm thinking with the black wheels, an accent bright colour draw attention to your wheels.
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Bumpy said:sachak said:
Very Tasty !
Red looks great.
For the OCD Members (That's like everyone)
Does anyone notice the chrome lock bolt ?
Just sayin'
Cheers Bumpy
That's the point
I run 2 per wheel and black against the chrome ones
As it deters morons
Slightly digging up an old thread here....
I'm looking at doing this soon (when the snow stops and the temperature is above -2..), how long would you leave the car to allow the paint to cure? I'm using the car as my daily drive so just need an idea as to how much time to allow to do the job.
What do you use to clean them down? Looking at the thread it seems some say brake cleaner and others a general degreaser - is any preferred? Do you tape everywhere up around it to avoid the paint on the disk etc or just take your time not to/bit of both? I see some have sprayed but ill most likely be using the trusty paintbrush.
I'm looking at doing this soon (when the snow stops and the temperature is above -2..), how long would you leave the car to allow the paint to cure? I'm using the car as my daily drive so just need an idea as to how much time to allow to do the job.
What do you use to clean them down? Looking at the thread it seems some say brake cleaner and others a general degreaser - is any preferred? Do you tape everywhere up around it to avoid the paint on the disk etc or just take your time not to/bit of both? I see some have sprayed but ill most likely be using the trusty paintbrush.
adam04 said:
Do mine in situ one wheel at a time i mask out the areas i do not want the paint to go and use Simoniz Hight Tempereture paint i then spray two coats onto the hub which will dry very quickly i then remove the masking tape and hand paint the calipers using Hammerite Smooth which will also dry very quickly it can be done in one day no probs.
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=78031&p=1149769&hilit=CALIPER#p1149769
As above, it'd be fine to drive with the evening after being done, but its advised you don't go blasting the paint with a jet wash for a few days.
