DIY PROJECT: Customized my BBK *pics*

LAFENGAS · 02-04-2006, 07:04 PM

So I've been working on a set of brakes I picked up a few months ago. They are UUC brakes and I have all 4 corners.

The project isn't complete, but I got enough accomplished today to post pictures.

Here's the way the Calipers looked when I bought them...

I had to strip the original Powder coat off and then I had the engraving machined off. I called the manufacturer to see if there was enough material to be removing the face of the brake like this. They said there's enough face tolerance to grind it down once, just incase they screw up the engraving themselves at the factory. (That's my disclaimer for those who question this act)

Then the calipers were masked off and powder coated Gold!

Cured Gold:

Then... the color I absolutely LOVE.... ugh. Candy Apple Red. This is a translucent red which will show the gold through this color. I could have sprayed silver for the first coat, but I wanted it to be a darker 'blood red' color, so a gold base color will do the trick.

Cured Candy Apple. You have to see this color in person, it's very iridescent and it's hard to capture its color.

I figured the color would go well with my gunmetal rims...so that was the first thing I had to do. I like it.

More pics to show how the color looks so different under different lighting.

Getting engraved on the CNC machine:

Assembled:

Installed:

delta · 02-04-2006, 07:06 PM

Wow, those look really nice.

Can't wait for the pictures once everyhing is complete.

Presns323i · 02-04-2006, 07:09 PM

nice

budman · 02-04-2006, 07:09 PM

Powdercoating turns out sooo clean looking.. How will it withstand the heat?

BigFas · 02-04-2006, 07:10 PM

you are taking personalisation to another level. absolutely awesome!

Edison@JleviSW · 02-04-2006, 07:42 PM

Wow that is gorgeous! You should have custom engraved something on there though

tblue3cibm · 02-04-2006, 07:44 PM

wow

Scott_H · 02-04-2006, 07:44 PM

Nice job, I'm a fan of something a little different like that. You should get the UUC logo put back on them though

M3lissa · 02-04-2006, 07:45 PM

Pretty color

russ330 · 02-04-2006, 07:59 PM

Freakin' amazing.

I love seeing your DIYs, a true inspiration

ABC330i · 02-04-2006, 09:17 PM

[QUOTE=LAFENGAS]So I've been working on a set of brakes i picked up a few months ago. They are UUC brakes and i have all 4 corners.

The project isn't complete, but i got enough accomplished today to post pictures.

here's the way the Calipers looked when I bought them...

I had to strip the original Powdercoat off and then I had the engraving machined off. I called the manufacturer to see if there was enough material to be removing the face of the brake like this. They said there's enough face tolerence to grind it down once, just incase they screw up the engraving themselves at the factory. (That's my disclaimer for those who question this act)

Then the calipers were masked off and powdercoated Gold!

Cured Gold:

Then... the color i absolutely LOVE.... ugh. Candy Apple Red. This is a translucent red which will show the gold through this color. I could have sprayed silver for the first coat, but i wanted it to be a darker 'blood red' color, so a gold base color will do the trick.

Cured Candy Apple. You have to see this color in person, it's very irredecent and it's hard to capture it's color.

I figured the color would go well with my gunmetal rims...so that was the first thing i had to do. I like it.

more pics to show how the color looks so different under different lighting.

BEAUTIFUL!!!!

A-

europass · 02-04-2006, 09:22 PM

Man, have you driven your car in the past year?? It's always apart

Ack · 02-04-2006, 09:24 PM

I saw these in person today and I have to say, they look incredible!

The color is absolutely sick and I'm hoping that I can get my calipers painted in these colors. . . .

LAFENGAS · 02-04-2006, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWERKEN

Wow that is gorgeous! You should have custom engraved something on there though

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAFENGAS

I still have a couple more things to do. Hopefully they'll be complete within the next week. Pics then.

in due time my friend,.... in due time.

eBean · 02-04-2006, 09:41 PM

like most people have said... it's kind of plain looking, you should engrave something on it, like your name that you did on your front lip.

LAFENGAS · 02-04-2006, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eBean

like most people have said... it's kind of plain looking, you should engrave something on it, like your name that you did on your front lip.

I do agree....but

I have more work to do on them...

bimmerchop · 02-04-2006, 09:56 PM

Love the color

m3lowrider · 02-04-2006, 09:59 PM

u got gangsta skillz

i think if u re-write UUC on them, they would look hot

iiimbpiii · 02-05-2006, 02:50 AM

freska11 · 02-05-2006, 03:40 AM

props

02-04-2006, 07:04 PM	#1
LAFENGAS www.thielstudios.com Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,326 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	DIY PROJECT: Customized my BBK pics So I've been working on a set of brakes I picked up a few months ago. They are UUC brakes and I have all 4 corners. The project isn't complete, but I got enough accomplished today to post pictures. Here's the way the Calipers looked when I bought them... I had to strip the original Powder coat off and then I had the engraving machined off. I called the manufacturer to see if there was enough material to be removing the face of the brake like this. They said there's enough face tolerance to grind it down once, just incase they screw up the engraving themselves at the factory. (That's my disclaimer for those who question this act) Then the calipers were masked off and powder coated Gold! Cured Gold: Then... the color I absolutely LOVE.... ugh. Candy Apple Red. This is a translucent red which will show the gold through this color. I could have sprayed silver for the first coat, but I wanted it to be a darker 'blood red' color, so a gold base color will do the trick. Cured Candy Apple. You have to see this color in person, it's very iridescent and it's hard to capture its color. I figured the color would go well with my gunmetal rims...so that was the first thing I had to do. I like it. More pics to show how the color looks so different under different lighting. Getting engraved on the CNC machine: Assembled: Installed: __________________ •DIY Seats•DIY BBK•DIY I.C.E.•DIY NAV•DIY Stealth V1•DIY Wheels•DIY CSL Bumper• www.thielstudios.com

02-04-2006, 07:06 PM	#2
delta Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 486 My Ride: A4 2.0TQ 6MT View My Garage	Wow, those look really nice. Can't wait for the pictures once everyhing is complete. __________________

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02-04-2006, 07:09 PM	#4
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Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	Wow that is gorgeous! You should have custom engraved something on there though

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02-04-2006, 07:44 PM	#8
Scott_H Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 1,118 My Ride: '03 320Ci View My Garage	Nice job, I'm a fan of something a little different like that. You should get the UUC logo put back on them though __________________

02-04-2006, 07:45 PM	#9
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02-04-2006, 07:59 PM	#10
russ330 Mod Squad Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Mississippi's Gulf Coast Posts: 15,803 My Ride: Motorsport III View My Garage	Freakin' amazing. I love seeing your DIYs, a true inspiration __________________

02-04-2006, 09:17 PM	#11
ABC330i Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 368 My Ride: Silver 330i ZHP View My Garage	[QUOTE=LAFENGAS]So I've been working on a set of brakes i picked up a few months ago. They are UUC brakes and i have all 4 corners. The project isn't complete, but i got enough accomplished today to post pictures. here's the way the Calipers looked when I bought them... I had to strip the original Powdercoat off and then I had the engraving machined off. I called the manufacturer to see if there was enough material to be removing the face of the brake like this. They said there's enough face tolerence to grind it down once, just incase they screw up the engraving themselves at the factory. (That's my disclaimer for those who question this act) Then the calipers were masked off and powdercoated Gold! Cured Gold: Then... the color i absolutely LOVE.... ugh. Candy Apple Red. This is a translucent red which will show the gold through this color. I could have sprayed silver for the first coat, but i wanted it to be a darker 'blood red' color, so a gold base color will do the trick. Cured Candy Apple. You have to see this color in person, it's very irredecent and it's hard to capture it's color. I figured the color would go well with my gunmetal rims...so that was the first thing i had to do. I like it. more pics to show how the color looks so different under different lighting. BEAUTIFUL!!!! A-

02-04-2006, 09:22 PM	#12
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02-04-2006, 09:24 PM	#13
Ack Bavarian I.C.E. Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: B-lo, NY Posts: 442 My Ride: 2002 330Ci View My Garage	I saw these in person today and I have to say, they look incredible! The color is absolutely sick and I'm hoping that I can get my calipers painted in these colors. . . . __________________ Pics of my ride May '03 Performance BMW Feature

02-04-2006, 09:41 PM	#15
eBean Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Glendale/San Diego, CA Posts: 1,260 My Ride: '04 330ci View My Garage	like most people have said... it's kind of plain looking, you should engrave something on it, like your name that you did on your front lip. __________________ Sponsored By: Carrozzeria Design

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