Break pads

Lukelar1283 · 05-20-2019, 09:14 PM

Has anyone every used something similar to these or paint there calipers? https://www.calipercovers.com/mgp-mg...racters-257171

Would go the route of new calipers but not in the budget. Post pics of you have any. Thanks!

Billfitz · 05-20-2019, 09:31 PM

I use PlastiKote caliper paint. I retouch them yearly when I have the wheels off for tire rotation.

chowser51 · 05-21-2019, 09:50 AM

I just painted mine recently. Not sure what brand. It was whatever caliper paint was available at the auto parts store. two light coats, one medium coat, dry for an hour, and rotated my tires at the same time. Checked my brakes while I was at it.

I'm going to do like Billfitz and touch them up once a year.

Gen13 F36 · 05-21-2019, 02:52 PM

Only see those cover on Camaro, chargers and challenger....Mehhh. NOT on my BMW. Look ghetto.

Lukelar1283 · 05-21-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

Only see those cover on Camaro, chargers and challenger....Mehhh. NOT on my BMW. Look ghetto.

That was kind of my first thought aswell

Noelified · 05-23-2019, 08:37 AM

I used G2 and love it. Break dust does not build up and wipes off easily. Two years later still looks just as good as first day.
Pics in this post.
https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=21492074

Solidjake · 05-23-2019, 02:22 PM

Spend that money on used 335 4 piston Brembo calipers up front with new pads/rotors

deviantspeed · 05-23-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukelar1283

Has anyone every used something similar to these or paint there calipers? https://www.calipercovers.com/mgp-mg...racters-257171

Would go the route of new calipers but not in the budget. Post pics of you have any. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

Spend that money on used 335 4 piston Brembo calipers up front with new pads/rotors

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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8210 Rep 16,037 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I use PlastiKote caliper paint. I retouch them yearly when I have the wheels off for tire rotation.
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chowser51 Colonel 2025 Rep 2,807 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	I just painted mine recently. Not sure what brand. It was whatever caliper paint was available at the auto parts store. two light coats, one medium coat, dry for an hour, and rotated my tires at the same time. Checked my brakes while I was at it. I'm going to do like Billfitz and touch them up once a year.
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Gen13 F36 Brigadier General 1599 Rep 3,752 Posts Drives: 428i Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Only see those cover on Camaro, chargers and challenger....Mehhh. NOT on my BMW. Look ghetto.
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Noelified First Lieutenant 228 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2016 F36 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 428ix F36 GC [0.00]	I used G2 and love it. Break dust does not build up and wipes off easily. Two years later still looks just as good as first day. Pics in this post. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=21492074 __________________ ◊ 2016 F36 xDrive N26 ◊ Black Sapphire Metallic ⁞ Dakota Black ◊ ║ VRSF HD FMIC ║ ER DP custom paint ║ AWE cat back Exhaust Suite ║ NGK Plugs ║Bootmod3 Stage 1 93 ║ GFB DV+ ║ BMS 10mm Front ⁞ 12mm Rear Spacers ║ P Style BSM Rear Spoiler ║ Smoked Front Reflectors ║ Madico Onyx 20 Tint ║ LCI Lighted Trim Bezel ║ Opti-Coat Pro+ ║
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