Quick question about Plasti dip

LMT0286 · 11-29-2014, 10:21 PM

I was thinking of Plasti dipping my brake calipers but I have some concerns.
Like will it last considering the high temp is 312 degrees? has anyone tried it yet and if so any pics? Or should I just get the caliper paint? Bottom line I just want to no if it will last more than a couple months. Thanks

mike3000fl · 11-29-2014, 10:26 PM

if your goal is to change the color just paint them.

drewnel22 · 11-29-2014, 10:57 PM

Plasti dip won't work on your brake calipers. Don't try it. Caliper paint or powdercoating are the best options.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-30-2014, 01:58 AM

Do NOT plastidip them.

That area is subject to extreme heat- you must get caliper paint specifically! Playa speaks the truth.

e90'D10 · 11-30-2014, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Do NOT plastidip them.

That area is subject to extreme heat- you must get caliper paint specifically! Playa speaks the truth.

+1

Hybridz0rz · 11-30-2014, 06:46 AM

Plastidip is made of canned rubber paint. and a thin layer of rubber will most likely start to melt and gunk up inside the caliper.

Greyfox · 11-30-2014, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hybridz0rz

Plastidip is made of canned rubber paint. and a thin layer of rubber will most likely start to melt and gunk up inside the caliper.

or worse, catch on fire.

Karbon · 11-30-2014, 08:31 AM

Please do not use Plasti-Dip on your calipers. Get this stuff. Rated to 900f and supposed to be used to paint calipers.

LMT0286 · 11-30-2014, 09:39 AM

Thanks guys. I'm glad I asked

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LMT0286 Drive Fast Take Chances 21 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Naples,fl iTrader: (0)	Quick question about Plasti dip I was thinking of Plasti dipping my brake calipers but I have some concerns. Like will it last considering the high temp is 312 degrees? has anyone tried it yet and if so any pics? Or should I just get the caliper paint? Bottom line I just want to no if it will last more than a couple months. Thanks
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	if your goal is to change the color just paint them.
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drewnel22 Captain 141 Rep 989 Posts Drives: 2016 Subaru WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Roanoke, Va iTrader: (10)	Plasti dip won't work on your brake calipers. Don't try it. Caliper paint or powdercoating are the best options.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Do NOT plastidip them. That area is subject to extreme heat- you must get caliper paint specifically! Playa speaks the truth.
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Hybridz0rz Private First Class 22 Rep 178 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Pre LCI 320D M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Plastidip is made of canned rubber paint. and a thin layer of rubber will most likely start to melt and gunk up inside the caliper.
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Karbon First Lieutenant 22 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (0)	Please do not use Plasti-Dip on your calipers. Get this stuff. Rated to 900f and supposed to be used to paint calipers. __________________ (SOLD)2010 Alpine White 335i - Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access 2016 Infiniti 3.0t Q50S
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LMT0286 Drive Fast Take Chances 21 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Naples,fl iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I'm glad I asked
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