F30 Caliper Colors

Michaelnelmonk · 10-07-2020, 08:58 AM

Hello everyone!

I am considering painting my calipers and would like to know if anyone has any color advice, recommendations and/or pictures to help guide my decision!

While upgrading to the M Performance brakes would be nice, I simply don't need that level of capacity and, well... I drive a 328i.

I have a 2016 Glacier Silver Metallic F30 with the M Sport package. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this means I have the slightly upgraded 335i brakes (P337A- a 4-piston grey Brembo caliper on a 340mm front rotor) for my 328i. I have stock 18" aluminum wheels but any future upgrades will probably be aluminum or silver option, such as the HRE FF01.

I took these pictures this morning so hopefully this helps. I love the crisp silver and black theme I am running, so any consideration for caliper colors? Thanks!

Would really appreciate the help!! [IMG][/IMG]

Onizukachan · 10-16-2020, 02:40 AM

VHT silver caliper paint goes on well amd looks so good I almost did not add the candy purple top coats when I dodo the 340/330 conversion.
You only need one can Silver to cover all 4 with two coats.
But you probably want two cans of VHT caliper clear and some brembo or Bmw decals to add after the first couple coats clear... then bury them in 2-4 more coats of clear.

Billfitz · 10-16-2020, 07:34 AM

What's wrong with the answers you got in your previous identical thread?

Michaelnelmonk · 10-16-2020, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

What's wrong with the answers you got in your previous identical thread?

This was posted before, and received zero responses at the time 😢

TK335iMSPT · 10-16-2020, 09:29 AM

I used the G2 caliper paint kit. Many others love it. I did not. I was not happy with the finish and the dry color. When wet, the custom color I chose looked amazing. When they dried, they became a lot darker than what I had hoped for.

Onizukachan · 10-16-2020, 05:39 PM

I think it might have been your pics, or someoneElse who Also had same results that convinced me not to risk using g2. So thank you!

Dang3r · 10-18-2020, 08:21 AM

I would recommend RS-blue from Foliatec, thats very close to the original.
Had done this to my former F32 and was pleased with the results.

Michaelnelmonk · 10-18-2020, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dang3r

I would recommend RS-blue from Foliatec, thats very close to the original.
Had done this to my former F32 and was pleased with the results.

Do you have any pictures?

Dang3r · 10-18-2020, 08:40 AM

Sure, are these enough to judge?

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Michaelnelmonk New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW F30 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Hello everyone! I am considering painting my calipers and would like to know if anyone has any color advice, recommendations and/or pictures to help guide my decision! While upgrading to the M Performance brakes would be nice, I simply don't need that level of capacity and, well... I drive a 328i. I have a 2016 Glacier Silver Metallic F30 with the M Sport package. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this means I have the slightly upgraded 335i brakes (P337A- a 4-piston grey Brembo caliper on a 340mm front rotor) for my 328i. I have stock 18" aluminum wheels but any future upgrades will probably be aluminum or silver option, such as the HRE FF01. I took these pictures this morning so hopefully this helps. I love the crisp silver and black theme I am running, so any consideration for caliper colors? Thanks! Would really appreciate the help!! [IMG][/IMG] Attached Images
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Onizukachan Great Teacher 1084 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 06 e91 325ix Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: El Paso iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E91 325ix [10.00] 2006 Mini r53 JCW [0.00] 2005 Mini r53 [0.00]	VHT silver caliper paint goes on well amd looks so good I almost did not add the candy purple top coats when I dodo the 340/330 conversion. You only need one can Silver to cover all 4 with two coats. But you probably want two cans of VHT caliper clear and some brembo or Bmw decals to add after the first couple coats clear... then bury them in 2-4 more coats of clear. __________________ ‘06 e91 manual 325ix BarriqueRot over Terra (one of 1), Nav, Sport, L7 A few OEM+ mods: MTech front bumper, MSport wheel & handbrake, 4AD trim, full rear shades, more to come…
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TK335iMSPT Lieutenant 299 Rep 479 Posts Drives: F30 335ixdrive M Sport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (3)	I used the G2 caliper paint kit. Many others love it. I did not. I was not happy with the finish and the dry color. When wet, the custom color I chose looked amazing. When they dried, they became a lot darker than what I had hoped for. Attached Images
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Dang3r Schmollbraten 12512 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	I would recommend RS-blue from Foliatec, thats very close to the original. Had done this to my former F32 and was pleased with the results. __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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