brake calipers, tint, and other help

wilsonho87 · 11-16-2011, 02:38 AM

hi all, im new to this forum nice to meet you. i recently purchased 320i MY11 model.

I got a few questions regarding a few things.

1) If i want to save money and not replace my caliper but to turn my stock caliper into a coloured caliper, is it better to paint them or to spray them?

2) Where can i buy the kit for either of them?

3) Is it possible to add gear shift paddles after i already picked up my car?

4) I am due to get tint-a-car tint installed to my car. i chose formula 1 (which is a little green). Anyone chose this one as well? Any comments about it?

THANKS!!!

pcockley · 11-16-2011, 02:56 AM

There are a few posts here by the bmr boys I think and they are all over painting brakes and paddles

Chris.G · 11-16-2011, 03:02 AM

Abdul's Brake Arts Studio is damn good place to visit, located in Belmore.

wilsonho87 · 11-16-2011, 03:07 AM

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Abdul's Brake Arts Studio is damn good place to visit, located in Belmore.

how much if they paint or spray for u? any rough prices?

pcockley · 11-16-2011, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonho87

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

Abdul's Brake Arts Studio is damn good place to visit, located in Belmore.

how much if they paint or spray for u? any rough prices?

If you quote ChrisG you get a kilo of his finest hot sausage

sbce90 · 11-16-2011, 03:51 AM

sent you a message mate

Ninjaoz · 11-16-2011, 04:24 AM

BMR boys..lol

Chris.G · 11-16-2011, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonho87

how much if they paint or spray for u? any rough prices?

SBC pmed you, he is co-owner of the business.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-16-2011, 05:21 AM

Bmr does tint for 180 and it's better than the tintacar stuff.

Chris.G · 11-16-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

If you quote ChrisG you get a kilo of his finest hot sausage

Seems you can't get sausages out of your mind pcock. I serve them cold btw

wilsonho87 · 11-16-2011, 07:10 AM

also is it possible to take the ''320i''' signature off the back of my car?

Ninjaoz · 11-16-2011, 08:50 AM

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also is it possible to take the ''320i''' signature off the back of my car?

use dental floss..2mins job.

pcockley · 11-16-2011, 01:38 PM

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also is it possible to take the ''320i''' signature off the back of my car?

use dental floss..2mins job.

Seriously?? Never would have thought of that

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-16-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonho87

also is it possible to take the ''320i''' signature off the back of my car?

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Seriously?? Never would have thought of that

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Originally Posted by Ninja333

use dental floss..2mins job.

Yes very easy using dental floss and even easier if you heat the badge up a little bit before hand using a heat gun or hairdryer.

However while it only takes 2mins to remove the actual badge it takes much longer to pick off all the leftover gluey residue on there.

pcockley · 11-16-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

Seems you can't get sausages out of your mind pcock. I serve them cold btw

Just trying to help you drum up some business

Chris.G · 11-16-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pcockley

Just trying to help you drum up some business

I don't think a group buy on gourmet sausages is going to work on here mate.

Chris.G · 11-16-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsonho87

also is it possible to take the ''320i''' signature off the back of my car?

kazim's De-badge World in Eastwood is recommended, at least they won't scratch your paint. $50 is what i heard the asking price was.

pcockley · 11-16-2011, 07:58 PM

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kazim's De-badge World in Eastwood is recommended, at least they won't scratch your paint. $50 is what i heard the asking price was.

Chris, you bringing the tank down to wakefield

Chris.G · 11-16-2011, 08:08 PM

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Chris, you bringing the tank down to wakefield

Absolutely not, i would demoralise you fellas when i lap each and one of you.

wassell2381 · 11-16-2011, 08:16 PM

Welcome to the forums m8

With regards to debadging, on my Impreza, i just used dental floss and terps.

Youtube it to see how ppl have done it

pcockley · 11-16-2011, 08:21 PM

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Welcome to the forums m8

With regards to debadging, on my Impreza, i just used dental floss and terps.

Youtube it to see how ppl have done it

debadge all you like an (giggle giggle) imprezza is still an (gigle giggle) imprezza. Oh hang on, was it your car (asks with total disbelief) or your mums

wassell2381 · 11-16-2011, 09:31 PM

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debadge all you like an (giggle giggle) imprezza is still an (gigle giggle) imprezza. Oh hang on, was it your car (asks with total disbelief) or your mums

haha. It's ya mums actually....

Nah it was mine. Cant beat it for a first car man.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/album....ictureid=25491

11-16-2011, 02:38 AM	#1
wilsonho87 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2011 320i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	brake calipers, tint, and other help hi all, im new to this forum nice to meet you. i recently purchased 320i MY11 model. I got a few questions regarding a few things. 1) If i want to save money and not replace my caliper but to turn my stock caliper into a coloured caliper, is it better to paint them or to spray them? 2) Where can i buy the kit for either of them? 3) Is it possible to add gear shift paddles after i already picked up my car? 4) I am due to get tint-a-car tint installed to my car. i chose formula 1 (which is a little green). Anyone chose this one as well? Any comments about it? THANKS!!!
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Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Abdul's Brake Arts Studio is damn good place to visit, located in Belmore.
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wilsonho87 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2011 320i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	also is it possible to take the ''320i''' signature off the back of my car?
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wassell2381 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 254 Posts Drives: X5 Xdrive 3.0D Join Date: May 2011 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 320d E90 LCI [0.00] 2009 320d [10.00]	Welcome to the forums m8 With regards to debadging, on my Impreza, i just used dental floss and terps. Youtube it to see how ppl have done it __________________ Current: White E70 LCI X5 Previous: White LCI 320d Space Grey LCI 320d
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