[Chiefl954]

I have a 435i GC xdrive with M package. My brakes are the plain gray and I want to paint them blue. Any one recommend paint to look like the blue that comes from factory??

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by Chiefl954

I have a 435i GC xdrive with M package. My brakes are the plain gray and I want to paint them blue. Any one recommend paint to look like the blue that comes from factory??

Why blue? And specifically the blue that matches the M Performance brakes? There are plenty of colors that could look good. Just seems like it could come off as poser-like to try to exactly match the color of the upgraded brakes without actually having the upgraded brakes. Just my 2 cents.

[Vulpe]

The only high temperature paint I found in a can that's more of a metallic look is Dupli-Color Metal Cast EMC201007, I got a can to paint mine but ended up going to get them powdercoated so I don't know how well it would match or look.

Originally Posted by jh_f30

Why blue? And specifically the blue that matches the M Performance brakes? There are plenty of colors that could look good. Just seems like it could come off as poser-like to try to exactly match the color of the upgraded brakes without actually having the upgraded brakes. Just my 2 cents.

I had bought a second hand set of blue calipers with the intention to touch them up. Found they were in way rougher condition than I thought so I'm getting them powdercoated. And since I went with that route I had endless options of colors, especially with a white car.

[draggy]

Here's a discussion on the blue: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...per+color+code

G2 offers custom colors for paint but i'd go with Vulpe's suggestion to powdercoat

[Billfitz]

PlastiKote Bright Blue is pretty close and it works very well.
https://www.plastikote.com/products/...per-Paint.html

[Chiefl954]

Originally Posted by jh_f30

Why blue? And specifically the blue that matches the M Performance brakes? There are plenty of colors that could look good. Just seems like it could come off as poser-like to try to exactly match the color of the upgraded brakes without actually having the upgraded brakes. Just my 2 cents.

My car is black and i plan on changing the trim to aluminum with blue stripe. Think it'll look good with blue inside and some blue accent on the outside as well. I have the upgraded brakes, just not painted.

[Regulator]

I painted mine with Duplicolor G2 brush on kit. Stuck a silver brembo sticker on them that I got from ebay. Clearcoated the whole thing. Came out ok. Obviously if you have the time to take your calipers off and get them powdercoated it would look the best.

[Chiefl954]

Originally Posted by Regulator

I painted mine with Duplicolor G2 brush on kit. Stuck a silver brembo sticker on them that I got from ebay. Clearcoated the whole thing. Came out ok. Obviously if you have the time to take your calipers off and get them powdercoated it would look the best.

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Looks great. I plan on putting the M decal. I am assuming you didn't take them off?

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by Chiefl954

Looks great. I plan on putting the M decal. I am assuming you didn't take them off?

Really going for it with the fake M Performance brake look. To each their own.

[Regulator]

Originally Posted by jh_f30

Really going for it with the fake M Performance brake look. To each their own.

My stock calipers were weathered to shit and brought the appearance of the whole car down so I painted them. My car is a 335i so these ARE oem brembo's. M performance brakes only come in red, orange, and yellow.

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by Regulator

My stock calipers were weathered to shit and brought the appearance of the whole car down so I painted them. My car is a 335i so these ARE oem brembo's. M performance brakes only come in red, orange, and yellow.

You're right. I was referring to the MSport blue brakes that OP is looking to copy. Your blue however, isn't the same shade, nor did you put ///M decals. I'm down with the brembo decal given they are brembos.

I have no issues with painting calipers, might actually do it myself. Haven't decided if I want to do red or yellow though.

[chowser51]

Anyone do black anymore? I just want to cover up the crappy looking calipers.

[Vulpe]

I was looking for the ///M decals as well but decided against it since I don’t like all the ///M branded stuff on a non M car anyway. I ordered 4 different size Brembo decals, one fits well on the front. The size and shape of the rear doesn’t work well with a word the length of Brembo so I’m thinking I’m just going to use the actual logo and not the word from the biggest decal I have to put on the rear.

[sickF30]

I had mine painted Porsche Acid Green and added Brembo stickers before the clear coat.