wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Anyone subjected their brakes to this? I'm thinking about painting Clubby's to make him stand out a bit and I have a garage to store it in overnight jacked up. I faintly remember someone having done theirs.. 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
nharrison21 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Now that Plasti-Dip has a spray in the color I want...Ive been considering trying my calipers also ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 I know the paint has to be high-temp paint. Do you know the limits on plastidip? Found: http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/accessoryDetail.jsp?ID=41 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
CHILLIN Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 I've done that before on previous cars and used a high heat engine spray paint. It seems to work good. Not sure if they come in the color you would want though.
GreenCactus Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 I painted mine last spring. I used G2 Caliper Paint. It's a kit that comes with everything you need. Mach V sells it for around $40. However, I ordered it directly from G2 because they offer custom colors. It's about $100 for the custom color kit. Here's a link to their site: http://www.g2usa.com/ It was pretty easy to do. You just need to make sure you get the brakes really, really clean. You may want to buy additional brake cleaner. I don't think plasti-dip would be a good idea for painting brakes.
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 Ah I thought it was you! Good to know. I think I'll go with G2 as well. I'm torn about colors though, I'm down to either yellow, red, or orange. Don't want to do blue as it may clash.. 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
GreenCactus Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Ah I thought it was you! Good to know. I think I'll go with G2 as well. I'm torn about colors though, I'm down to either yellow, red, or orange. Don't want to do blue as it may clash.. You could get the exact same blue. Cricket's are British Racing Green. I just gave them the paint code.
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 $100 is steep, especially with the tint job happening the same weekend Plus, I think I might go for something that pops. I like the bright green against the LzB, which is why yellow came to mind. Orange would be UVa colors...gahh decisions! 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
Edge Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Painting calipers is a nice touch, especially if the existing calipers are unpainted. I was very happy to get my rear calipers on my original brakes painted red to match my front (1st Gen JCW) calipers. Of course, now that I've upgraded to the R56 JCW BBK, the new rears came pre-painted. As for using plasti-dip to do it, I strongly urge caution on that. As far as I'm aware, it's not designed to be used on a high-heat application like brake calipers or engines. It could turn into a huge sticky mess, and potentially be a safety hazard such as dripping onto the rotors or who knows, even catching fire! In any case - be careful and do your research. The brakes are perhaps the most important safety feature on the entire car. It's something you don't want to screw up. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
68wmcs Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 I've painted them on my first car and learned from my mistakes. I didn't prep well and after a few months the paint started to chip. If I decide to paint Gremlins' brakes, I know what to do now. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
nharrison21 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Oh trust me Im right there with you on that aspect....I dont like doing a CAI install unless im 100% sure it is ok... In any case - be careful and do your research. The brakes are perhaps the most important safety feature on the entire car. It's something you don't want to screw up. ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
minime331 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 I think orange is a great color bc of UVA STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 $100 is steep, especially with the tint job happening the same weekend Plus, I think I might go for something that pops. I like the bright green against the LzB, which is why yellow came to mind. Orange would be UVa colors...gahh decisions! I would like to put in a vote for Orange :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 In any case - be careful and do your research. The brakes are perhaps the most important safety feature on the entire car. It's something you don't want to screw up. Amen :congrats: 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 I would like to put in a vote for Orange :top: Hah. I always wondered why you picked orange, every time I see it I see UVa colors I may actually go orange. It would be a nice clash to the blue and something different. Though, it might look dorky with the UVa plates I'm considering. Picking colors = me :stupid: 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
minime331 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Hah. I always wondered why you picked orange, every time I see it I see UVa colors I may actually go orange. It would be a nice clash to the blue and something different. Though, it might look dorky with the UVa plates I'm considering. Picking colors = me :stupid: Keep the uva theme goin STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 Keep the uva theme goin I sense a fellow wahoo... 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
nharrison21 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 If your one of the Wahoo's then that makes me the club "townie"...yyep I was raised down in that area... I sense a fellow wahoo... ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
cmcveay Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Yellow would be your best choice if you want to keep the colors right. Yellow is complimentary to Blue on the color wheel. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 If your one of the Wahoo's then that makes me the club "townie"...yyep I was raised down in that area... I now envy the townies. I miss Cville so much, I'd love to move back there one day. Or farther south. Anywhere but DC/traffic 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
minime331 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 bc of the thread i now just understood what ur screen name means lol slow moment for me STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Yellow would be your best choice if you want to keep the colors right. Yellow is complimentary to Blue on the color wheel. Actually, orange is the complimentary color to blue and yellow is a secondary complimentary color (one over). Orange is opposite blue, yellow opposite purple and red opposite green But Yellow would look nice too Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
nharrison21 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Posted September 10, 2012 Really??? :stupid:...I couldn't wait to get out of Cville....Way to overpriced and prestigious for anyone to work/live there and as a small town had the mentality of DC....Great place to visit but ill pass of Moving back down there... I now envy the townies. I miss Cville so much, I'd love to move back there one day. Or farther south. Anywhere but DC/traffic ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 Really??? :stupid:...I couldn't wait to get out of Cville....Way to overpriced and prestigious for anyone to work/live there and as a small town had the mentality of DC....Great place to visit but ill pass of Moving back down there... Dangit, really? All I remember is being able to get a 1-bdrm for $900 on the downtown mall. $900 gets you a room in a 4-bdrm group/clown house in Arlington. And yeah, I could see Cville being stuck up. I just liked living in the mountains with a big city feel. DC is too expensive for me to imagine staying here, once my parents leave I don't have a whole lot left here (besides the MINI club, obviously!) 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
wahoo_shoe Posted September 10, 2012 Author Report Posted September 10, 2012 bc of the thread i now just understood what ur screen name means lol slow moment for me :wavey: '10 Eng (yup, I'm a youngin) The UVa Engineering and DCMM are the only stickers that grace my tiny back windows 2011 Clubman S - LzB/Black "Clubby" Go Wahoos! Saving Second Base, One Mile at a Time! (Round #3, May 2014) http://info.avonfoundation.org/goto/MShoe
