Powdercoat Brake Calipers

Hey gang. I'm new to this site. I just bought my 2012 550i today! I had them powder coat my wheels dark platinum - almost black, but not quite.

I considered having them paint the calipers red, but I decided to wait. I have three questions for anyone knowledgeable in this area
-Do you guys think it looks better as is...or red.... OR...(drum roll) white?!
-Do these OEM calipers look good painted? Has anyone on this site done it?
-How expensive?
- Any suggested shops in Dallas?

Thanks!!
Q

IMHO.... leave them alone. I have painted calipers on my past Porsches with great success. I decided to paint my F10s blue and found that it didn't look good at all. Red would be no better.

Here is a link to my past posting on the subject with photos.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...748&highlight=

I would leave them as is. It seems some BMW dealers and BMW corporate will not honor warranties on brake systems that have painted calipers. Please see http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=634080 for further details.

Originally Posted by Stonehauler

It seems some BMW dealers and BMW corporate will not honor warranties on brake systems that have painted calipers. Please see for further details.

Just read the post. Another good reason to leave them be.

Thanks guys! Good info!! Chuck, you'e right. Once I saw them on your post, it just doesn't look right. I assume you guys know the new M5 will have blue calipers, but I believe the wheel will be an inch bigger and the calipers seem more compact resulting in a more subtle look

Originally Posted by Qnag

I assume you guys know the new M5 will have blue calipers,

It is more the style of the calipers;

Originally Posted by Stonehauler

I would leave them as is. It seems some BMW dealers and BMW corporate will not honor warranties on brake systems that have painted calipers. Please see http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=634080 for further details.

I think that that particular case is "normal", regardless of the paint.

I had sticky calipers before, under warranty, and calipers full OEM/not painted and still my local dealer did not replace the caliper. They cleaned it, and still was sticking and still refused to replace it. I end it up replacing the calipers with aftermarket Rotoras.

I do not see any problem in painting calipers if you know what you are doing. However, if you are an OEM warranty person -a person that worries a lot of losing the warranty for even replacing your floormats- then just do not do any modification in your car. Leave it stock... and still you may have warranty issues depending on your local dealer business attitude.