Opinions on Caliper colors

Redrckt135 · 10-21-2016, 11:11 AM

I just can't decide on what color to do my calipers, every time I think I know what I want to do I change my mind. Here's some pics of the car, let me know what you guys think.

apexlocator · 10-21-2016, 11:30 AM

Yellow or bright red, but leaning towards yellow.

RPiM5 · 10-21-2016, 12:01 PM

I wrapped mine in yellow, I loved the result.

Analog Imports · 10-21-2016, 12:36 PM

Gooooooold

josec70 · 10-21-2016, 01:36 PM

Gold or Orange. My friend went Orange on AW and it looked great.

Igor_M5 · 10-21-2016, 02:48 PM

I just did mine in CBB Gold, love it.

Yellow always look killer on black. Red is classic, but prefer it on white cars much more. Yas Marina Blue also looks dope, its blue but much lighter, stands out great.

bake · 10-21-2016, 03:02 PM

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I wrapped mine in yellow, I loved the result.

Wrapped? Is that a special type of wrap to withstand the heat?? Interested in learning more about this...

TheHouseWon · 10-21-2016, 04:21 PM

Redrckt135 · 10-21-2016, 04:32 PM

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I wanted to but then does that make me a poser?

TheHouseWon · 10-21-2016, 04:46 PM

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I wanted to but then does that make me a poser?

Why would it? It's an m5. I think it looks really sharp

TrevorM3 · 10-21-2016, 05:21 PM

you're lucky you have this problem, with black you can almost go with anything.. i have sahkir, lol.

i'd vote purple. just to be different. not as classy of course, as say red/yellow.. but your car looks different, and aggressive.. so it could be for you. altho not as bright tho..

tec333 · 10-21-2016, 06:39 PM

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I wanted to but then does that make me a poser?

haha..had the same thoughts man. I was choosing between gold and gray...buddies all tell me go gold...but I thought the same way "poser" for ceramic brakes LOL

tec333 · 10-21-2016, 10:47 PM

I say go red...matches the part of the intakes you see in the front and lights in the back...

RPiM5 · 10-22-2016, 12:39 AM

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I wrapped mine in yellow, I loved the result.

Wrapped? Is that a special type of wrap to withstand the heat?? Interested in learning more about this...

Yes I said wrapped. It is sort of a new technology. It's been around for a couple of years now but nobody really started to do it until this year. It costs about 1/2 as much as powder coating or painting and lasts a long time, like years if they don't get too beat up. The best part is that you can redo them whenever you want. I also tracked my M5 with them and they were fine. They can withstand up to about 1,500 degrees F.

M6Pilot · 10-22-2016, 03:27 AM

Go with anodized red or brass look !

MpowerMike · 10-22-2016, 03:56 AM

Lime Green!

Redrckt135 · 10-22-2016, 10:40 AM

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I wrapped mine in yellow, I loved the result.

Wrapped? Is that a special type of wrap to withstand the heat?? Interested in learning more about this...

Yes I said wrapped. It is sort of a new technology. It's been around for a couple of years now but nobody really started to do it until this year. It costs about 1/2 as much as powder coating or painting and lasts a long time, like years if they don't get too beat up. The best part is that you can redo them whenever you want. I also tracked my M5 with them and they were fine. They can withstand up to about 1,500 degrees F.

But wouldn't putting a layer of material over the calipers keep heat in the brakes?

Phatcat · 10-22-2016, 11:19 AM

Gold of course!

bake · 10-24-2016, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

I wrapped mine in yellow, I loved the result.

Wrapped? Is that a special type of wrap to withstand the heat?? Interested in learning more about this...

Yes I said wrapped. It is sort of a new technology. It's been around for a couple of years now but nobody really started to do it until this year. It costs about 1/2 as much as powder coating or painting and lasts a long time, like years if they don't get too beat up. The best part is that you can redo them whenever you want. I also tracked my M5 with them and they were fine. They can withstand up to about 1,500 degrees F.

Do you mind sharing the name of the product? I painted mine two years ago with 4 layers of black hi temp paint and 3 layers of clear, and it has already started chipping off. Was considering powdercoating them after the winter, but if there are other options, I want to explore those too. Thanks.

RPiM5 · 10-24-2016, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

I wrapped mine in yellow, I loved the result.

Wrapped? Is that a special type of wrap to withstand the heat?? Interested in learning more about this...

Yes I said wrapped. It is sort of a new technology. It's been around for a couple of years now but nobody really started to do it until this year. It costs about 1/2 as much as powder coating or painting and lasts a long time, like years if they don't get too beat up. The best part is that you can redo them whenever you want. I also tracked my M5 with them and they were fine. They can withstand up to about 1,500 degrees F.

Do you mind sharing the name of the product? I painted mine two years ago with 4 layers of black hi temp paint and 3 layers of clear, and it has already started chipping off. Was considering powdercoating them after the winter, but if there are other options, I want to explore those too. Thanks.

I honestly don't know who makes the material. You can try to Google it. Sorry I don't have more info. :/

tec333 · 10-25-2016, 01:24 AM

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I honestly don't know who makes the material. You can try to Google it. Sorry I don't have more info. :/

I saw video for that vinyl, my friend told me about it last week and I got curious.

The vinyl is heat resistant up to 400 deg F, cant remember the brand either but should be easy to search for that video...

HXS · 10-25-2016, 09:09 AM

Candy red to match your intake tube and tail-lights.

10-21-2016, 11:11 AM	#1
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Igor_M5 2157 Rep 1,846 Posts Drives: Many, BMW. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York City iTrader: (10) Garage List 2007;2013 E91 335is [10.00]	I just did mine in CBB Gold, love it. Yellow always look killer on black. Red is classic, but prefer it on white cars much more. Yas Marina Blue also looks dope, its blue but much lighter, stands out great.
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TrevorM3 Banned 3323 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	you're lucky you have this problem, with black you can almost go with anything.. i have sahkir, lol. i'd vote purple. just to be different. not as classy of course, as say red/yellow.. but your car looks different, and aggressive.. so it could be for you. altho not as bright tho..
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10-21-2016, 10:47 PM	#13
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10-25-2016, 09:09 AM	#22
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