Caliper paint brush or spray?

lsturbointeg · 11-18-2015, 04:29 PM

For those that have painted their calipers which method did you use brush or spray paint? Any preference over one from the other? I figure with the spray paint u can get some evenly coverage if applied right. With the brush I would think you don't have to mask everything off (wheel well, suspension, fender) just the rotor assembly.

I decided instead of gloss black I'm thinking of satin black unless you guys think gloss would be a better way to go aesthetically? I'm also planning on painting the hub and the shield black too!

Wully32 · 12-04-2015, 09:00 AM

I sprayed my front and rear calipers. They look great.

Simple5 · 12-04-2015, 09:33 AM

If you paint use a foam brush. I've never sprayed before.

Hasser · 12-04-2015, 10:16 AM

I painted using a brush takes longer but no need to mask everything off and you can get right into the smaller area and behind and on the underside. You will get better coverage imo

lsturbointeg · 12-04-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hasser

I painted using a brush takes longer but no need to mask everything off and you can get right into the smaller area and behind and on the underside. You will get better coverage imo

Good input! I'm assuming the clear would have to be applied by brush too?

Hasser · 12-04-2015, 10:50 AM

I just sprayed the clear. Quick spray over

bin01123 · 12-05-2015, 11:55 PM

I've done both methods. The brush provided better coverage and lasted much better

lsturbointeg · 12-06-2015, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bin01123

I've done both methods. The brush provided better coverage and lasted much better

Does the paint come out evenly? No brush strokes visible?

bin01123 · 12-06-2015, 08:21 PM

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Does the paint come out evenly? No brush strokes visible?

It does come out evenly however I believe the preparation and cleaning of the caliper is probably just as important. Making sure the caliper is clean of dirt, grease, road grime, etc. ensures that the paint will stick and last. Otherwise the paint will probably chip over time.

macastel · 12-06-2015, 09:16 PM

Can you guys post some pics of the finished project?

Hasser · 12-30-2015, 10:55 AM

Pics

lsturbointeg · 12-30-2015, 11:29 AM

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Hasser, did you just do that right now or was this done awhile back? looks really really GOOD!

Hasser · 12-30-2015, 11:41 AM

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Hasser, did you just do that right now or was this done awhile back? looks really really GOOD!

was done in October I think it was.

using brush.

Zer0Cool92 · 12-30-2015, 03:27 PM

Yeah brush is much better. You can lather on some nice thick coats with it

lsturbointeg · 12-30-2015, 07:40 PM

When springtime ever comes around I'll get to it but at the same time I'll be swapping out the suspension with coilovers.

bin01123 · 12-31-2015, 09:43 AM

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Where did you get that paint color and the logo? That's way better then spending a boat load of money on M sport calipers

lsturbointeg · 12-31-2015, 09:47 AM

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Where did you get that paint color and the logo? That's way better then spending a boat load of money on M sport calipers

The logos can be purchased from eBay

Hasser · 12-31-2015, 10:07 AM

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Where did you get that paint color and the logo? That's way better then spending a boat load of money on M sport calipers

paint was from amazon.

foliatec is the company- pretty well known in the automotive industry.

logo was just off ebay - there is loads on there.

Hasser · 12-31-2015, 10:19 AM

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1182269

top6491 · 01-02-2016, 11:52 AM

I spray painted mine and they still look great (even though they are white) after 20 months. Takes a little more time yes in setup, but the actual painting then goes quick. Considering you do multiple coats (that then only take a few seconds each to spray) the prep work time averages out. The brake lines are long enough to be able to set the brakes on a block of two 2x6s I used to paint them on. My pics are too big to post but could email if you wanted to see.

You can see pics of the car on the VMR website at http://www.velocitymotoring.com/vmr-...llery_type=vmr

I rep their V710 wheels.

Mark

LACSTER · 01-06-2016, 09:53 AM

I used VHT spray.

Close ups.

LACSTER · 01-06-2016, 09:55 AM

Here's a really simple DIY I wrote when I did my wife's hybrid.

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ct-2...-calipers.html

11-18-2015, 04:29 PM	#1
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9163 Rep 14,521 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	Caliper paint brush or spray? For those that have painted their calipers which method did you use brush or spray paint? Any preference over one from the other? I figure with the spray paint u can get some evenly coverage if applied right. With the brush I would think you don't have to mask everything off (wheel well, suspension, fender) just the rotor assembly. I decided instead of gloss black I'm thinking of satin black unless you guys think gloss would be a better way to go aesthetically? I'm also planning on painting the hub and the shield black too! __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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Hasser Major 447 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Isle of Man iTrader: (0)	I painted using a brush takes longer but no need to mask everything off and you can get right into the smaller area and behind and on the underside. You will get better coverage imo __________________ 2014 M5 1990 E30 318i Touring 1999 E38 728i -sold M235i - sold Activehybrid 5 - sold
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Hasser Major 447 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Isle of Man iTrader: (0)	I just sprayed the clear. Quick spray over __________________ 2014 M5 1990 E30 318i Touring 1999 E38 728i -sold M235i - sold Activehybrid 5 - sold
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bin01123 Lieutenant 79 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 2011 750i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 750i [0.00] 2011 BMW 328I [0.00]	I've done both methods. The brush provided better coverage and lasted much better __________________
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12-30-2015, 07:40 PM	#15
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top6491 MSGT USMC (Ret) 18 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2012 AW F10 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00]	Calipher painting I spray painted mine and they still look great (even though they are white) after 20 months. Takes a little more time yes in setup, but the actual painting then goes quick. Considering you do multiple coats (that then only take a few seconds each to spray) the prep work time averages out. The brake lines are long enough to be able to set the brakes on a block of two 2x6s I used to paint them on. My pics are too big to post but could email if you wanted to see. You can see pics of the car on the VMR website at http://www.velocitymotoring.com/vmr-...llery_type=vmr I rep their V710 wheels. Mark
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