hawk188 11 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 I've painted my calipers blue with high heat paint and they turned out pretty cool. Thing is I had the impression that the calipers get extremely hot and I wanted to add the M logo onto the calipers. Took the car for a rather hard long drive with plenty of stops/start as well and when I stop the car after the drive, I touched the calipers and they were not HOT at all but rather luke warm. Is this normal ? So I cut the logo out of vinyl ( see photo attached ) and stuck them on and tested with driving the following day and they still good as new. So pretty happy with outcome so far. On for 4th day now and no sign of them disintegrating. I've read calipers can get up to 250 degrees in temp but certainly not hot to touch.. in my case anyway. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) The chances of them getting anywhere near 250*C on a street car are about zero. The calipers will get super hot only once the rotors are almost glowing and then you stop the car so the calipers act as a heat sink. It's highly unlikely your rotors will glow before you crash. And if they do, follow proper cool down procedure and your calipers will be fine. I do think that your stickers will peal off though because of heat cycles, road crap and washing. As soon as a corner lifts they'll remove themselves quickly. If you spray a clear coat over the top though they'll last a lot longer. Edit: I must say that the calipers do look good so props on that front. Edited December 26, 2019 by M3AN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawk188 11 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 ah yes - a clear coat is an excellent idea - thanks for the tip I'll do them soon and maybe report back when they start peeling LOL.... cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 Make sure you use a high-temp clear. ? 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 Ive got mine plenty hot, had smoke coming off em 2 pack clear over the decal, over high temp enamel, all is well. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawk188 11 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) that is good to know - thanks !! love the yellow too!!! Edited December 26, 2019 by hawk188 Additional remarks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted December 27, 2019 I hate to be that guy... Before you clear-coat I believe the lines go to the left of the M. 2 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted December 27, 2019 And the m is leaning the wrong way. Looks like what ever he has used to print it or cut it out has reversed the original image. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hawk188 11 Report post Posted December 27, 2019 16 hours ago, NZ BMW said: I hate to be that guy... Before you clear-coat I believe the lines go to the left of the M. Too right ? Not clear coated yet as it was there to test if they'll stick ... Was testing you lot hahaha - ( Yeah right !! ) Cheers all ... HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
