plasti dip your brake calipers!

GOTMH8N · 01-29-2013, 07:49 AM

I recently discovered a thread on dipyourcar where people were discussing if you could plasti dip your brakes... I mean, seriously? I'm all for using it as a temp substitute for wheels as I obviously have but brake calipers is just too far! Spraying them with high temp caliper paint is not difficult at all.

What's next, plasti dip turbos!!

*sigh*

KingOfJericho · 01-29-2013, 08:58 AM

Many people lease their cars so plastidipping is a prefectly reasonable alternative to painting when you have to have it back to stock in less than 3yrs. I'm not sure how calipers are any different than wheels in this respect.

Wheels = perfectly fine
Calipers = crazy?

double sigh

GOTMH8N · 01-29-2013, 09:18 AM

Because the brake system generates heat?

KingOfJericho · 01-29-2013, 09:39 AM

I have little experience with plastidip but assumed it would manage the heat. If not, I guess those people will find out the hard way.

MrRetep · 01-29-2013, 10:28 AM

thats silliness I doubt the plastidip could handle the heat. and I'm a lover of plastidip i used that shit for everything.

Litos · 01-29-2013, 11:55 AM

plastidip = car show in a can

it's equivalent to cutting your springs for dat stance, yo.......

Inspired · 01-29-2013, 12:18 PM

it's crazy how some people dip the whole car

135Pats · 01-29-2013, 01:13 PM

I've never used plastidip but i'd be pretty shocked it if it could hold up to long term caliper heat, not to mention the dust and grime that accumulates while driving.

KwlAznKid · 01-29-2013, 02:08 PM

that's a horrible idea, i love plastidip but i would never use it on things that actually "matter" on my car. if you can peel of plastidip with your fingers imagne what will happen when it's on a high temp brake calliper?

vantagesc · 01-29-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Many people lease their cars so plastidipping is a prefectly reasonable alternative to painting when you have to have it back to stock in less than 3yrs. I'm not sure how calipers are any different than wheels in this respect.

Wheels = perfectly fine
Calipers = crazy?

double sigh

Yep, in theory makes total sense, but I would imagine that the difference in temperature could be more than a few hundred degrees farenheit. Not sure though.

Bimmer84 · 01-29-2013, 06:07 PM

I am considering doing a rally this year from Dallas to Miami (Dustball Rally). I couldn't think of a better reason for plastidipping my whole car. Not for looks, but for the protection... probably the wheels also.

DrewBert · 01-29-2013, 06:37 PM

Apparently it's good to 312 degrees F, not sure how hot the brakes get.

Vic311 · 01-29-2013, 06:53 PM

Plastidip...haha

01-29-2013, 07:49 AM	#1
GOTMH8N Stay Classy 76 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c iTrader: (2)	plasti dip your brake calipers! I recently discovered a thread on dipyourcar where people were discussing if you could plasti dip your brakes... I mean, seriously? I'm all for using it as a temp substitute for wheels as I obviously have but brake calipers is just too far! Spraying them with high temp caliper paint is not difficult at all. What's next, plasti dip turbos!! sigh
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Many people lease their cars so plastidipping is a prefectly reasonable alternative to painting when you have to have it back to stock in less than 3yrs. I'm not sure how calipers are any different than wheels in this respect. Wheels = perfectly fine Calipers = crazy? double sigh __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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GOTMH8N Stay Classy 76 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c iTrader: (2)	Because the brake system generates heat?
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I have little experience with plastidip but assumed it would manage the heat. If not, I guess those people will find out the hard way. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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MrRetep First Lieutenant 109 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA iTrader: (3)	thats silliness I doubt the plastidip could handle the heat. and I'm a lover of plastidip i used that shit for everything.
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Litos Banned 222 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	plastidip = car show in a can it's equivalent to cutting your springs for dat stance, yo.......
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135Pats Major General 461 Rep 6,478 Posts Drives: A few BMWs Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	I've never used plastidip but i'd be pretty shocked it if it could hold up to long term caliper heat, not to mention the dust and grime that accumulates while driving. __________________ E88 N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Motiv HTA 3586r Tial .82AR/Other stuff...652WHP F30 N55 XDrive EBII
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 379 Rep 3,037 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	that's a horrible idea, i love plastidip but i would never use it on things that actually "matter" on my car. if you can peel of plastidip with your fingers imagne what will happen when it's on a high temp brake calliper? __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night 111 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [7.50]	I am considering doing a rally this year from Dallas to Miami (Dustball Rally). I couldn't think of a better reason for plastidipping my whole car. Not for looks, but for the protection... probably the wheels also. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray
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