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Cost: $40
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Savage caliper paint product
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Now that we upgraded the brakes of the BMW E34 to 850i/840i brakes,
it is time to show everyone how big they are. Let's paint the calipers.
(Calipers can be written with one or two l)
You can either use a two compounds product that will last, or use
a spray and do it every year.
If you go for two compounds product, you will have to wait at least
12 hours to let the paint dry.
The Savage
caliper paint is available from OPMD in: Red, blue, yellow,
black, gold and silver.
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- Savage caliper paint from OPMD (good for 8 calipers).
- Brake cleaner spray.
- Small wire brushes.
- 19mm socket, 14mm wrench and allen wrenches to remove the caliber,
carrier and brake hose.
- Clean rags, because the brake fluid will come out of the calipers
and hoses.
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1. Let's say you are like me and you want to paint
the entire caliper, carrier and clip out of the car for a better
result. Remove the calipers and the carriers.
2. Important step: use the small
brush to clean entirely the different brake items. Then clean
everything with some brake cleaner. Finish by spraying the cleaner
included in the kit.
Step 2 will determine the quality of the final work.
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3. Hang the caliper and carrier somewhere safe
and place a rag below.
4. Mix the two products (at 20C/68F temperature) if you plan
to do all four calipers at the same time or mix half the product
in a different container.
5. Using the brush provided, start painting the items. Another coat
might be needed, don't worry about the product you have more than
enough. Avoid painting the screws, threads and protective boots. |
6. Wait 30 min if you want to apply a second coat of paint.
7. Another important step:
let the paint dry for at least 12 hours at a temperature above
20C (68F)
8. Reinstall everything on the car (when it is dry) then
bleed your brakes. Enjoy nice looking brakes.
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The whole process takes quite some time, so make sure that you
can leave you car on jack stands for at least two days. (I had plenty
of time because I was working on my headgasket).
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| Even after driving hard at the track, the paint didn't fade...
Very good product. |
(Thanks to Phil Dorsey)  |
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