Didn't find your pege before now, but that is also because I haven't had a BMW before now. I have a BMW X5 M50D Sport with blue calipers. But the blue color is chipped and also probably damaged from when the braks was change, I don't know. But do I just do like you, use a metal brush clean them. Or do I have to use sandpaper also because mine is already blue?
Hi. I have one question. Is it one spray of 400ml enough for paint all 4 calipers. And how I saw you didn’t put primer before painting calipers so I guess it’s not needed or you suggest to still put primer before. Kindly looking for answer. Best regards Ps. following your channel, you are explaining things really simple and understandable. Really good 🙌🏻
It’s called TFR (Traffic Film Remover) mixed with some warm water. It’s quite a tough degreaser - the stuff those hand car wash places use as the pre-wash spray.
I like the way it looks now. Let's see how it is in 6 months if we're allowed out by then of course. Overall doing these things you are likely to end up with a car that does look a lot better/different for little money.
Have you replaced the discs or pads yet? When I replaced my front pads for the first time I found a bleed nipple was dry, even though I'd paid a dealer to change the brake fluid earlier when the car was newer. When I opened the nipple to let out some fluid to compress the caliper pistons, no fluid emerged from the nipple. So I bought a new nipple and changed it out quickly. On checking the now removed nipple it was completely blocked probably from new so no way could the dealer have ever bled my brakes correctly on all four sides...... I am fairly light footed, after >50k miles the discs are original. Changing the rear pads is a pain due to the electric handbrake and the need to wind back the caliper mechanism..
Actually, I haven’t needed to do any brake pads/discs on this BMW. The Mercedes C-class I had before was easy because there was a simple way to put the rear calipers into ‘service position’ - I haven’t looked at the procedure for the F11
@@Nut_Job. you can electronically put them in service mode if you have an ODBII connector, or you need to disconnect the parking brake motor on the caliper and then you can uncompress the pad with the same screw the motor is mounted on. Hope I'm clear.
I need to find this paint in Germany, looks amazing. Did you ever replace those brake clamps cause people tell me to do this after some higher mileage. Greetz
Hi Alex, I’ve actually done no work on these brakes at all. When I bought the car all the pads were brand new and the discs are ok, so I’ve not done anything on them yet.
Bro u doing awesome job. But one recommendation for u plz any part u pull In the car show us how u pull it and what tools u use cuz I have bmw same urs and I want to learn more from. U r awesome thank u
@@Thecarman1994 you damn well know he is speaking english. It is clearly not his first language but at least hes giving it a go. How many languages can you speak? Dont come on here and be a racist twat.
I wondered if anyone would comment on those terrible fog lights 😂 They’re a bit of an awkward shape, so will have to remove them to polish... maybe I’ll add it to the list 👍
The sticker on my 535xi was 77k. Why can't they slap a coat or two of paint on my calipers at the factory? My entire car looks great except the rusty caliper.
Hi mate are you from London? I saw a car like yours today and I don’t know why but I remembered you 😂😂, I saw the car in Enfield area but I couldn’t see you because I was already in a round about taking my exit
Nut Job tell me about it I want crazy weeks ago But it’s all good fun. Looking forward to your next video. I would love to no the history of the car with it being an x police car I bet it can tell and tale or two
What he doesn't know is how much that paint is going to get fucked up by that caliper spring clip being installed. Good luck, shouldn't have taken that spring off.
Mate you're right. I had to take it off today to compress the piston, many many bad words have been said when it was time to put these spring clips back on. I swear to god I could have killed the moron that design such shit.
Lovely Jubbly, colour looks spot on for the brakes.
Great job! How long did the paint job last? Does it still look good?
Didn't find your pege before now, but that is also because I haven't had a BMW before now. I have a BMW X5 M50D Sport with blue calipers. But the blue color is chipped and also probably damaged from when the braks was change, I don't know. But do I just do like you, use a metal brush clean them. Or do I have to use sandpaper also because mine is already blue?
this colour looks beautiful because of this video i'm leaning towards this looks
How long did the paint job last? Does it still look good? Because you didn't put any primer and laquer.
Hi.
I have one question. Is it one spray of 400ml enough for paint all 4 calipers. And how I saw you didn’t put primer before painting calipers so I guess it’s not needed or you suggest to still put primer before.
Kindly looking for answer.
Best regards
Ps. following your channel, you are explaining things really simple and understandable. Really good 🙌🏻
Nice job!! Easy and clever.
Great job, love your diy . Just wonder what cleaner solution did you use as the calioer looked brand new after clean up before painting. Thanks
It’s called TFR (Traffic Film Remover) mixed with some warm water. It’s quite a tough degreaser - the stuff those hand car wash places use as the pre-wash spray.
I like the way it looks now. Let's see how it is in 6 months if we're allowed out by then of course. Overall doing these things you are likely to end up with a car that does look a lot better/different for little money.
what is your brake caliper serial number?
i have a f10 520d genuine small brake caliper
so i want big brake caliper upgrade like you.
Have you replaced the discs or pads yet? When I replaced my front pads for the first time I found a bleed nipple was dry, even though I'd paid a dealer to change the brake fluid earlier when the car was newer. When I opened the nipple to let out some fluid to compress the caliper pistons, no fluid emerged from the nipple. So I bought a new nipple and changed it out quickly. On checking the now removed nipple it was completely blocked probably from new so no way could the dealer have ever bled my brakes correctly on all four sides......
I am fairly light footed, after >50k miles the discs are original. Changing the rear pads is a pain due to the electric handbrake and the need to wind back the caliper mechanism..
Actually, I haven’t needed to do any brake pads/discs on this BMW. The Mercedes C-class I had before was easy because there was a simple way to put the rear calipers into ‘service position’ - I haven’t looked at the procedure for the F11
@@Nut_Job. you can electronically put them in service mode if you have an ODBII connector, or you need to disconnect the parking brake motor on the caliper and then you can uncompress the pad with the same screw the motor is mounted on. Hope I'm clear.
First attempt=💯%Done a very good job 👏👏👍keep up the good work
Thanks champ for excellent video
Wheel stud conversion is a must
How did the painted grilles hold up?
Guaranteed to have over spray on the car,, surprised he didn’t cover it
How much overspray did you get on the car? I
Hi, what’s your brake rotor size and rim size?
I need to find this paint in Germany, looks amazing. Did you ever replace those brake clamps cause people tell me to do this after some higher mileage.
Greetz
Hi Alex, I’ve actually done no work on these brakes at all. When I bought the car all the pads were brand new and the discs are ok, so I’ve not done anything on them yet.
How are the calipers looking? Is the paint still there?
Bro u doing awesome job. But one recommendation for u plz any part u pull In the car show us how u pull it and what tools u use cuz I have bmw same urs and I want to learn more from. U r awesome thank u
What language are you speaking ?
@@Thecarman1994 you damn well know he is speaking english. It is clearly not his first language but at least hes giving it a go. How many languages can you speak? Dont come on here and be a racist twat.
@@Thecarman1994 Why would you feel the need to be racist, he wa asking for a demonstration on how to remove parts from the car..
Nice colour. But why did not took off the caliper and done the full job?
Because I’m a bit lazy & thought this would look good enough 👍
Any video of the callipers with wheels on would be great
Could you do a video of you painting calipers with wheels on?
Nice color on calipers. You should polish those fog lights, and maybe put some nice led's in 👍
I wondered if anyone would comment on those terrible fog lights 😂 They’re a bit of an awkward shape, so will have to remove them to polish... maybe I’ll add it to the list 👍
How did they hold up with washing
Great little video, what is the colour you sprayed on the callipers?
I found a high-heat paint called ‘electric blue pearl’ from an eBay seller, so thought I’d try it. This is it: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352097508679
Love that metallic blue, product info thx
The sticker on my 535xi was 77k. Why can't they slap a coat or two of paint on my calipers at the factory? My entire car looks great except the rusty caliper.
Mmm. Better u replace passenger side tyre as well coz It’s exceed legal limits look like good job mate love it
Can you post a picture of the car with the wheel on before and after callipers painted
Just posted 👍
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When are you making more L322 videos ?
Now the plastic is black and the tear and wear is visible on the fog lights. Time to polish them 😎👍.
Very nice 👍👍👍👍👍
I picked this up sometime ago and I have not used it 😂😂 are you just looking for things to use up but that front grill does look good
how many sprays did you use for all 4 wheels?
2 cans will do 4 wheels (400ml cans)
Looks nice
Hi mate are you from London? I saw a car like yours today and I don’t know why but I remembered you 😂😂, I saw the car in Enfield area but I couldn’t see you because I was already in a round about taking my exit
No, sorry it’s not me. I’m in the Midlands 👍
Dude I think this lock down is driving you crazy 😂
A little... 🤣
Nut Job tell me about it I want crazy weeks ago
But it’s all good fun. Looking forward to your next video. I would love to no the history of the car with it being an x police car I bet it can tell and tale or two
What paint did you use for brake calipers
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352097508679
@@Nut_Job. cheers mate..keep up the good work 😊
Do you know if you can code active sound with bimmercode on the 5sereis touring there is a video but in German
Hi is there anyway I could possibly email you
In regards to
My bmw 520d , sarah
Nutjob882@gmail.com 👍
over spray on your car body?
No, it’s fine as long as you’re careful 👍
i have the same wheels , hate them, just bought the 351m today
Yes, the 351m wheels are much nicer 👍
Can whe see the final result wide the wheels?
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How did they hold up with washing ?
Where did you get the paint from ?
Got it from eBay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352097508679
Cheers topman 👍
What he doesn't know is how much that paint is going to get fucked up by that caliper spring clip being installed. Good luck, shouldn't have taken that spring off.
Mate you're right. I had to take it off today to compress the piston, many many bad words have been said when it was time to put these spring clips back on. I swear to god I could have killed the moron that design such shit.
Good job but much better u can install m5 f10 front bumper and 19 inch alloys car look more cool 😎
Look cracking ....
What are you doing man??? This is not civic
😂 it’s just a car. I wouldn’t have bothered ordinarily, but I have started painting bits here & there... so why not 🤷♂️
Another bodger who doesn't show the finished result - what's the point!
Thumbnail?