Electroless Nickel Plating Calipers

Tiss'er · 05-25-2023, 10:22 AM

I have the OG M2 with the BLUE calipers that are turning green from tracking. I don't have issues with the brake performance as I run RBF660, Giro Discs, and PFC track pads. However, the green front calipers are driving me nuts as I still want my car to look it's best.

Has anyone nickel plated their OEM calipers? There is a company in town that will do it for $350, using the same process that ALCON or AP Racing use, Electroless Nickel Plating which is very resistant to heat and chemicals.

Any reason not to do it? Anything to look out for? I could also use G2 caliper paint to repaint to keep the OEM look. The rear calipers are fine, but I would ENP all 4 calipers.

Dirtboy · 05-27-2023, 10:43 AM

I've been thinking about doing the same thing. Mine aren't green yet, but I'd do it just to stay ahead of it. What's the info on the company you found?

carchrism5 · 06-07-2023, 06:09 PM

I've thought of this myself for other cars but never found anyone to do it, can you share a little more info on who you found to do that and if they've done numerous calipers before? I think it would look great and hold up better than the green OG M2 calipers.

05-25-2023, 10:22 AM	#1
Tiss'er Private 80 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 LBB LCI Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Electroless Nickel Plating Calipers I have the OG M2 with the BLUE calipers that are turning green from tracking. I don't have issues with the brake performance as I run RBF660, Giro Discs, and PFC track pads. However, the green front calipers are driving me nuts as I still want my car to look it's best. Has anyone nickel plated their OEM calipers? There is a company in town that will do it for $350, using the same process that ALCON or AP Racing use, Electroless Nickel Plating which is very resistant to heat and chemicals. Any reason not to do it? Anything to look out for? I could also use G2 caliper paint to repaint to keep the OEM look. The rear calipers are fine, but I would ENP all 4 calipers.
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Dirtboy Second Lieutenant 197 Rep 258 Posts Drives: F87, F97 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I've been thinking about doing the same thing. Mine aren't green yet, but I'd do it just to stay ahead of it. What's the info on the company you found?
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carchrism5 Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i, 911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	I've thought of this myself for other cars but never found anyone to do it, can you share a little more info on who you found to do that and if they've done numerous calipers before? I think it would look great and hold up better than the green OG M2 calipers.
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