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Painted Calipers - Express Yourself !

Claying, polishing, waxing... share your secrets in here.
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Post by eff1guy » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:26 pm

D4dawg wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2017 9:56 pm
Hahah cheers buddy
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That pic is of this Tuesday;)
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Looks fantastic :drool:
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Post by Bumpy » Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:26 am

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Post by D4dawg » Fri Apr 14, 2017 5:59 am

Bumpy wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2017 3:26 am Latest Version:DSC01603.JPGDSC01605 (2).JPG
V nice
Have you sealed wheels?

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Post by Dr-Jon » Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:54 pm

now you've all got me thinking....... maybe maybe
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Post by firebobby » Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:34 pm

BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
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Post by sachak » Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:42 pm

I decided to paint mine this past weekend, I also painted the lettering on the tires with a marker pen.
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Post by D4dawg » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:43 pm

Nice work

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Post by GBZ4 » Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:56 am

I've read through this thread 2 or 3 times with the aim of getting some inspiration as to the colour I could do my callipers. I'm no nearer a decision now than I was before I began reading, so can I ask for some ideas. As you can see I'm white with black roof and wheels. I'm leaning towards red or blue however indecision and dithering aren't helping. Please help a confused and embarrassed old man. Thanks :dizzy: :dizzy:
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Post by D4dawg » Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:01 pm

GBZ4 wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:56 am I've read through this thread 2 or 3 times with the aim of getting some inspiration as to the colour I could do my callipers. I'm no nearer a decision now than I was before I began reading, so can I ask for some ideas. As you can see I'm white with black roof and wheels. I'm leaning towards red or blue however indecision and dithering aren't helping. Please help a confused and embarrassed old man. Thanks :dizzy: :dizzy:
Could you post a pic closer of front wheels to help us buddy

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Post by Bumpy » Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:38 pm

sachak wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:42 pm I decided to paint mine this past weekend, I also painted the lettering on the tires with a marker pen.


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Very Tasty ! :thumbsup:
Red looks great.
For the OCD Members (That's like everyone)
Does anyone notice the chrome lock bolt ?
Just sayin'

Cheers Bumpy :tumbleweed:

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Post by Bumpy » Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:47 pm

GBZ4 wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:56 am I've read through this thread 2 or 3 times with the aim of getting some inspiration as to the colour I could do my callipers. I'm no nearer a decision now than I was before I began reading, so can I ask for some ideas. As you can see I'm white with black roof and wheels. I'm leaning towards red or blue however indecision and dithering aren't helping. Please help a confused and embarrassed old man. Thanks :dizzy: :dizzy:
Confused and Embarassed ???
You drive a Zed !!
Shoulders back!
Head held high !

Old ?
Sorry - I can't help you there. :cry:

Actually I put alot of thought into the colour.
Actually was considering copper or gold.
But the ones I actually saw on a car, looked "rusty".

Plus there is BMW Traditions to be cognizant of.
That bring blue into the mix.

Once you have done the initial paint prep it's easy to try a colour and evaluate.
I'm thinking with the black wheels, an accent bright colour draw attention to your wheels.

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Post by D4dawg » Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:45 am

Bumpy wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:38 pm
sachak wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:42 pm I decided to paint mine this past weekend, I also painted the lettering on the tires with a marker pen.


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Very Tasty ! :thumbsup:
Red looks great.
For the OCD Members (That's like everyone)
Does anyone notice the chrome lock bolt ?
Just sayin'

Cheers Bumpy :tumbleweed:
That's the point
I run 2 per wheel and black against the chrome ones
As it deters morons:)

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Post by Roundozo » Sat Oct 07, 2017 2:35 am

Should have posted these earlier but completed this little task about 3 weeks ago. Happy with the results and still looks good now.
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Post by GBZ4 » Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:29 am

Bumpy wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:47 pm
GBZ4 wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:56 am I've read through this thread 2 or 3 times with the aim of getting some inspiration as to the colour I could do my callipers. I'm no nearer a decision now than I was before I began reading, so can I ask for some ideas. As you can see I'm white with black roof and wheels. I'm leaning towards red or blue however indecision and dithering aren't helping. Please help a confused and embarrassed old man. Thanks :dizzy: :dizzy:
Confused and Embarassed ???
Embarrassed because I’m unable to make a clear cut decision, but I believe the decision has been found, RED they shall be...........brush or spray..????

Photos of the wheels will be up soon, hopefully RED will do as suggested :D
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Post by Z4 - Kev » Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:16 pm

Gave the calipers a lick of paint. Thought they looked a bit drab sitting behind my new BBS rims.
New discs next I guess.


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