Custom painted calipers yes or no?

Padfan9 · 01-13-2015, 09:00 PM

I have BSM M4 and hate the blue. What would you say about red ?

NorCal f80 · 01-13-2015, 09:03 PM

I'm not against it and I've heard of some places in San Diego doing good work.

OneRib · 01-13-2015, 09:09 PM

I like it and wish BMW offered multiple caliper color choices.

myzmak · 01-13-2015, 09:15 PM

Looks fine; cost is the question.

Falafel Combo · 01-13-2015, 09:30 PM

I like the contrast. I would do it, especially if blue is not an option for you. I feel the "red" maybe a bit vanilla. Maybe SO or Austin freakin chick magnet Yellow?

Padfan9 · 01-13-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 0-100 real quick

I'm not against it and I've heard of some places in San Diego doing good work.

Where in San Diego? My car is getting worked on now at Amatos I wonder if they could do it as perfect as iND in the pic above. It looks a lot better against black. I can barely see the blue with the black wheels on BSM

Jaguar · 01-13-2015, 10:04 PM

Just make sure if you do it that you get proper "M" decals, same color and size as the original. I have seen about 4 M4's here that have custom calipers with a different "M" and in my opinion completely ruins the job they did

huatian · 01-13-2015, 10:06 PM

I'd say yes, if the cost wasn't over $200 otherwise, I'd pass. Nice to have the color you want, but anymore more then $200 is not worth it to me. It is after all paint (ok good paint). Fine $250 my final offer.

NorCal f80 · 01-13-2015, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Padfan9

Where in San Diego? My car is getting worked on now at Amatos I wonder if they could do it as perfect as iND in the pic above. It looks a lot better against black. I can barely see the blue with the black wheels on BSM

I would take it somewhere that has done it before. I just asked my friend down in San Diego and he mentioned HG Motorsports, 2M Autowerks, TAG, and ACG Automotive. You should call each one and see how they do the logo. I've always been curious on the logo situation myself. Like is the sticker available from BMW directly? hahahaaha.

Padfan9 · 01-13-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 0-100 real quick

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Originally Posted by Padfan9

Where in San Diego? My car is getting worked on now at Amatos I wonder if they could do it as perfect as iND in the pic above. It looks a lot better against black. I can barely see the blue with the black wheels on BSM

I would take it somewhere that has done it before. I just asked my friend down in San Diego and he mentioned HG Motorsports, 2M Autowerks, TAG, and ACG Automotive. You should call each one and see how they do the logo. I've always been curious on the logo situation myself. Like is the sticker available from BMW directly? hahahaaha.

Yes I've been to those places before I am sure they can!

Padfan9 · 01-13-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

Just make sure if you do it that you get proper "M" decals, same color and size as the original. I have seen about 4 M4's here that have custom calipers with a different "M" and in my opinion completely ruins the job they did

Yes for sure! I would never accept anything less than perfect!

Merli · 01-13-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

Just make sure if you do it that you get proper "M" decals, same color and size as the original. I have seen about 4 M4's here that have custom calipers with a different "M" and in my opinion completely ruins the job they did

Do you know where we can get the "proper" M decals for the calipers?

JeffM-Houston · 01-13-2015, 11:11 PM

I like it, I'm thinking of SO calipers to match the interior, I think they'll look good with the AW exterior.

Lups · 01-13-2015, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

I like the contrast. I would do it, especially if blue is not an option for you. I feel the "red" maybe a bit vanilla. Maybe SO or Austin freakin chick magnet Yellow?

Lol to the chick magnet! I'm willing to bet five cups of coffee no female will ever try to hit on a person driving a car that's ay, exception being the lovely lady who spent an hour trying to pick me up from a bar, and actually had taken the time to make a note and take it to my windscreen.

Red, or Dakar has my vote.

nachob · 01-13-2015, 11:58 PM

Why not! Go for it! Don't ask permission, be your own guy. All the people that say that most popular means better are just lost. Better is better and painting calipers seems like a cool way to make your car stand out a bit.

Go for it and hope to see the finished product at a cars and coffee near you.

DINMANN · 01-14-2015, 12:14 AM

looks nice, been also thinking about this, not sure what color yet, just don't like the blue color at all

Padfan9 · 01-14-2015, 12:19 AM

It's $995 through Tag and they do an amazing job. Going to look into different pricing options before making a final decision but I definitely want to get it done and red!

supremepower · 01-14-2015, 12:22 AM

Another alternative could be to trade brakes with a f3x owner with the m performance brakes? The alternative colors are red and yellow.. I know another forum member did it to their car.

I believe it was Jaguar?

Launch Control · 01-14-2015, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Padfan9

I have BSM M4 and hate the blue. What would you say about red ?

I love YMB, but I couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger so I with with SS; which I love. I am half tempted to get the calipers painted YMB, as I think the color is gorgeous!

Tracyis300 · 01-14-2015, 01:25 AM

How about you go and get a BBK instead, and sell me those?

But real talk! It looks great, and BMW should offer them in the tricolors of the M?!

Status Gruppe MNF · 01-14-2015, 01:57 AM

We do in house powder coating at our San Diego facility and can do the calipers any color you want with any logo for $850 including labor.
Mike Migs

Padfan9 · 01-14-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracyis300

How about you go and get a BBK instead, and sell me those?

But real talk! It looks great, and BMW should offer them in the tricolors of the M?!

No problem, just give me $7000 for mine and I will go get red Brembo's

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Jaguar Mark 42 1051 Rep 716 Posts Drives: M Join Date: May 2013 Location: X iTrader: (0)	Just make sure if you do it that you get proper "M" decals, same color and size as the original. I have seen about 4 M4's here that have custom calipers with a different "M" and in my opinion completely ruins the job they did
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huatian Second Lieutenant 73 Rep 240 Posts Drives: SS M4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'd say yes, if the cost wasn't over $200 otherwise, I'd pass. Nice to have the color you want, but anymore more then $200 is not worth it to me. It is after all paint (ok good paint). Fine $250 my final offer.
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JeffM-Houston Second Lieutenant 72 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 - White/Sakir Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I like it, I'm thinking of SO calipers to match the interior, I think they'll look good with the AW exterior.
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nachob Brigadier General 2312 Rep 4,341 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP, 2022 Cayman T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (5)	Why not! Go for it! Don't ask permission, be your own guy. All the people that say that most popular means better are just lost. Better is better and painting calipers seems like a cool way to make your car stand out a bit. Go for it and hope to see the finished product at a cars and coffee near you.
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DINMANN 222 Rep 265 Posts Drives: bmw f80m3 2015 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: o.c iTrader: (1)	looks nice, been also thinking about this, not sure what color yet, just don't like the blue color at all
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Status Gruppe MNF Captain 220 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 03.5 M3 / 2015 M3 Individual Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	We do in house powder coating at our San Diego facility and can do the calipers any color you want with any logo for $850 including labor. Mike Migs
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