Red calipers??

AlBel1214 · 08-17-2009, 10:10 PM

Just curious if any of you have painted/pc'd the calipers a flat red??

I think it may look good on SGM...

HondaGoneRogue · 08-17-2009, 10:11 PM

Was contemplating it. I would powdercoat if anything.

AlBel1214 · 08-17-2009, 10:14 PM

^^ +1... I like the yellow look to but I already have the red scoops...

JimD · 08-29-2009, 08:46 PM

I painted mine red today but haven't taken pictures yet (car is a little dirty). My son, who was not in favor of it, said he thought they look good. I used the Duracolor kit. It took awhile but was pretty easy.

Jim

HondaGoneRogue · 08-29-2009, 10:20 PM

How dare you tease us

135forthewin · 08-29-2009, 11:25 PM

Some guy on here has an White car on CSLs and he painted his caliper red and had "BREMBO" stickers put on them. He had the performance calipers too, so it looked just like an aftermarket BBK. And no, it didn't look ricey. I'm too lazy to find the pictures right now :P

HondaGoneRogue · 08-29-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135forthewin

Some guy on here has an White car on CSLs and he painted his caliper red and had "BREMBO" stickers put on them. He had the performance calipers too, so it looked just like an aftermarket BBK. And no, it didn't look ricey. I'm too lazy to find the pictures right now :P

Not sure if you know this, but, the performance calipers are the exact same as our 135's stock calipers. Except they are painted.

They were meant for the 128i.

HondaGoneRogue · 08-29-2009, 11:46 PM

Did some quick digging. And I am semi-sold on this.

Not a fan of this one because of the lettering. Too "cartoony".

These look way better, but still out of place:

It might be that they are flat red.

driftdriven · 08-30-2009, 02:23 PM

I would do the darker yellow or metallic yellow. IMHO red is sorta old looking.

JimD · 08-30-2009, 03:50 PM

I hessitated to take pictures because my car needs washed but this should give you some idea how the stock 128i calipers look painted with the Duracolor kit. I tried for some side views but it's overcast here right now and they didn't come out. The first picture is the front, the second is the rear.

I like this because it is subtle. My 128i convertible is alpine white with a black top - so a touch of color on the calipers seems to be appropriate.

When I wash it, I'll try and remember to post a picture of the whole vehicle.

Jim

HondaGoneRogue · 08-30-2009, 04:07 PM

Looks good although obscured. I can't wait to see a pic of the whole vehichle. AW ftw!

135forthewin · 08-30-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

Not sure if you know this, but, the performance calipers are the exact same as our 135's stock calipers. Except they are painted.

They were meant for the 128i.

I'm an idiot, I meant rotors. My bad.

EDIT: I found the link to those pictures I was talking about, here it is: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...rembo+stickers

JimD · 09-05-2009, 02:09 PM

Here's a picture but you cannot see the calipers well. I think the problem is there is not enough light on the calipers. My flash will not reach far enough to allow me to get the whole car. My stock 128i calipers are definitely more subtle than the Brembos on the coupe.

Jim

singular · 09-05-2009, 02:46 PM

I like the red, especially against a black car, but wouldn't flat red be harder to keep clean?

JimD · 09-05-2009, 04:37 PM

There was definitely some brake dust on the calipers when I cleaned them prior to painting them but a lot less than accumulates on the wheels. It's only been a week but they seem to have stayed clean so far. Even if they are not painted, you'd need to clean off brake dust or it will show through the wheel.

Jim

derekL · 09-05-2009, 05:26 PM

how hard is it to paint this? not to thread jack, but anyone try black calipers? i know its a bit bland.

JimD · 09-06-2009, 12:21 PM

It took me 2-3 hours to paint my calipers. Getting the car on jack stands on all 4 corners is a significant step. I jacked the back to get the front on stands and then jacked the rear differential to get the back on stands. Loosen the lug nuts first and then you can pull all 4 wheels. Next you clean the calipers. The duracolor kit includes a large aresol can of what seems to be brake cleaner. You use it to take all the brake dust and other junk off the calipers. You cannot realy clean the insides of the caliper with it on the car but I didn't worry about that. I pulled what I think are the anti-vibration clips but left the calipers on the car. Applying the paint was perhaps easier than cleaning the calipers. You brush it on and the kit includes a brush. I ended up using a few flux brushes when I inadvertantly touched the brush to brake dust on the inside of the caliper. It's a little hard to get the paint on the parts of the caliper facing towards the inside but you wouldn't have to. To do only the visible surfaces would go pretty quickly.

The Duracolor kit comes in multiple colors - I think including black. I got it from JEGS for less than $20.

Jim

derekL · 09-06-2009, 03:52 PM

thanks for the info!

once908 · 09-06-2009, 04:51 PM

any1 have photos of red calipers on space gray?

TexasKid · 09-07-2009, 01:44 PM

I did mine in red w/ BMW Performance rotors & Hawk HPS pads...to match my Breyton GTS-R's.

08-17-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Red calipers?? Just curious if any of you have painted/pc'd the calipers a flat red?? I think it may look good on SGM... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	^^ +1... I like the yellow look to but I already have the red scoops... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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08-29-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I painted mine red today but haven't taken pictures yet (car is a little dirty). My son, who was not in favor of it, said he thought they look good. I used the Duracolor kit. It took awhile but was pretty easy. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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08-29-2009, 11:25 PM	#6
135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Some guy on here has an White car on CSLs and he painted his caliper red and had "BREMBO" stickers put on them. He had the performance calipers too, so it looked just like an aftermarket BBK. And no, it didn't look ricey. I'm too lazy to find the pictures right now :P __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	Did some quick digging. And I am semi-sold on this. Not a fan of this one because of the lettering. Too "cartoony". These look way better, but still out of place: It might be that they are flat red. __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
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08-30-2009, 02:23 PM	#9
driftdriven Captain 53 Rep 905 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I would do the darker yellow or metallic yellow. IMHO red is sorta old looking.
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08-30-2009, 03:50 PM	#10
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I hessitated to take pictures because my car needs washed but this should give you some idea how the stock 128i calipers look painted with the Duracolor kit. I tried for some side views but it's overcast here right now and they didn't come out. The first picture is the front, the second is the rear. I like this because it is subtle. My 128i convertible is alpine white with a black top - so a touch of color on the calipers seems to be appropriate. When I wash it, I'll try and remember to post a picture of the whole vehicle. Jim Attached Images __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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09-05-2009, 02:09 PM	#13
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Here's a picture but you cannot see the calipers well. I think the problem is there is not enough light on the calipers. My flash will not reach far enough to allow me to get the whole car. My stock 128i calipers are definitely more subtle than the Brembos on the coupe. Jim Attached Images __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I like the red, especially against a black car, but wouldn't flat red be harder to keep clean?
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09-05-2009, 04:37 PM	#15
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	There was definitely some brake dust on the calipers when I cleaned them prior to painting them but a lot less than accumulates on the wheels. It's only been a week but they seem to have stayed clean so far. Even if they are not painted, you'd need to clean off brake dust or it will show through the wheel. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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09-06-2009, 12:21 PM	#17
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	It took me 2-3 hours to paint my calipers. Getting the car on jack stands on all 4 corners is a significant step. I jacked the back to get the front on stands and then jacked the rear differential to get the back on stands. Loosen the lug nuts first and then you can pull all 4 wheels. Next you clean the calipers. The duracolor kit includes a large aresol can of what seems to be brake cleaner. You use it to take all the brake dust and other junk off the calipers. You cannot realy clean the insides of the caliper with it on the car but I didn't worry about that. I pulled what I think are the anti-vibration clips but left the calipers on the car. Applying the paint was perhaps easier than cleaning the calipers. You brush it on and the kit includes a brush. I ended up using a few flux brushes when I inadvertantly touched the brush to brake dust on the inside of the caliper. It's a little hard to get the paint on the parts of the caliper facing towards the inside but you wouldn't have to. To do only the visible surfaces would go pretty quickly. The Duracolor kit comes in multiple colors - I think including black. I got it from JEGS for less than $20. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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09-06-2009, 04:51 PM	#19
once908 New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: SGM 135i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	any1 have photos of red calipers on space gray?
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09-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#20
TexasKid Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2010 BigWheel Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I did mine in red w/ BMW Performance rotors & Hawk HPS pads...to match my Breyton GTS-R's. __________________ Rollin' on 10's but I keep 'em clean.
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