[Kassim786]

As title states has anyone done it ? I'll need guidance and what products do you recommend


Mine for a low mileage under 20k / less then two years old has all the calipers rust.....


In the past Iv painted calipers red but that was a crap job I need to do it properly so recommend me some tips / products you've used



Either black or silver .... With 313 Alloys

[danzo_m]

Kassim just make sure you sand the calipers down with using a power drill with a metal drill bit. Clean the discs and calipers with brake cleaner, let them dry then use a small/medium brush to paint.

I painted my calipers silver and discs black

[Kassim786]

Thank you mate

Any recommendations to which paint I should use ?

[DMH-01]

Hammerite used to be the go to product but they've changed the mix recently and it's not as good as it used to be.

Japlac or Wickes is good

[oldbilly]

I use silver exhaust paint (heat resistant) on the disc hub and callipers, very good, I usually paint twice a year october and april.

[Reece]

What about tartan paint

[Kassim786]

Originally Posted by Reece

What about tartan paint

Please read carefully, I said

Black or silver ... Both colours which are not in anyway shape or form striking or want to be boy racer


They are colour choices which I believe are OEM


So shove them tartan jokes right up ....

[Reece]

You could even paint it on with a left handed paint brush

[Kassim786]

That's it time I spray then red haha messing pal


Satin Silver will be the way forward

OEM finish

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Kassim786

That's it time I spray then red haha messing pal


Satin Silver will be the way forward

OEM finish

Haha, you gonna spray or paint?

[AzRiz]

Kassim I would strongly recommend painting with a brush. I'll whatsapp you some pics of when I did it a few weeks ago. Spray would be much more effort IMO.

[old grey steve]

Think ill do mine (very carefully) looking fir a grey colour that when applied looks smart andclassy(if there's such a thing) re supply anyone hit any thoughts ?

[oliyaoe93]

Kassim, my car is almost identical to yours (white LCI e93) and ive always wanted red callipers but dont know whether to brush them red or stick some fake plastic cover on top of the existing callipers. please keep this thread updated and let us know the process and results.

[gaza01]

Kassim check out my build thread for my e93. I done it on there

Front calipers need acid etch primer as they are coated.

Rears need anti corrosive primer. I forgot the name.
Both primers can be bought in halfords.

I used a dremel and a load of the little brushed to clean off all the rust etc. Then sanded lightly then cleaned with panel wipe.

Taped up everything else then 2 or 3 coats of primer. 2-3 coats of paint then 2 coats of clear.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=878937

[PowerCorrupts]

I used some Hammerite and a year later some of it is flaking off the wheel hubs (I got rid of all the rust I was able to before painting)

but at the same time I used some 'E-tech' paint from amazon for less than a tenner and that stuff seems to last on my calipers!

[Ao1]

I used E-Tech Brake Calliper paint kit. It has lasted over a year now and still looks good.

[gaza01]

Originally Posted by old grey steve

Think ill do mine (very carefully) looking fir a grey colour that when applied looks smart andclassy(if there's such a thing) re supply anyone hit any thoughts ?

Find a colour and get the paint code...then any autofactor can mix it for u!

[gaza01]

Originally Posted by AzRiz

Kassim I would strongly recommend painting with a brush. I'll whatsapp you some pics of when I did it a few weeks ago. Spray would be much more effort IMO.

Azriz spray is SOOO easy. Ud be surprised!