F10 M5 Caliper M logo Fade Away

philipf10 · 10-13-2018, 10:07 PM

Hello
The M logos on my both calipers are faded away. What are my options ? Anyone can give me some advice how to replace the logo ? Sorry for dirty picture.
thanks

frcefed579 · 10-14-2018, 10:14 AM

Same here.. wonder if they would do it under warranty lol... probably not.. but who knows.

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philipf10 · 10-14-2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by frcefed579

Same here.. wonder if they would do it under warranty lol... probably not.. but who knows.

Sub'd!

I dont have warranty anymore. If I had warranty still I dont think that BMW would replace the whole caliper. I dont know what to do. If we put a M logo there, it can look fake so I am not sure.

M5Rick · 11-25-2018, 12:52 PM

Probably a legacy of constant pressure washing with acidic 'wheel cleaner' applied.Nothing wrong with using an old splayed washing up brush to get behind the spokes with normal car wash suds.

Flo1989 · 12-10-2018, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by philipf10

I dont have warranty anymore. If I had warranty still I dont think that BMW would replace the whole caliper. I dont know what to do. If we put a M logo there, it can look fake so I am not sure.

Look fake? If you purchase the proper size letters and make sure it’s heat resistant you’ll be fine. I just purchased a M6 and the caliper looks just like yours with the ‘M’ being the only part missing..So I ordered the complete decal replacement and will simply add the M back in its place. Will look OEM, not fake.

Ickdeep · 12-11-2018, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Flo1989

Look fake? If you purchase the proper size letters and make sure it’s heat resistant you’ll be fine. I just purchased a M6 and the caliper looks just like yours with the ‘M’ being the only part missing..So I ordered the complete decal replacement and will simply add the M back in its place. Will look OEM, not fake.

Do you have the link for the one you order? I need to get some as well as mine are faded

Flo1989 · 12-11-2018, 12:08 PM

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Do you have the link for the one you order? I need to get some as well as mine are faded

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-White-Cal...53.m2749.l2649

There's also different color 'M' options out there as well in case you wanted to change it up. I've seen black, grey, black with white outline, etc. For anyone who replaces their decal, it is VERY important to clean the area very well with IPA prior to install, otherwise it wont stick well and will likely peel off sooner than later.

Flo1989 · 12-31-2018, 11:45 AM

Here's the before and after of the decals purchased in my last post...

They were a tad bit bigger than OEM but I think it works well as our brakes are massive.

AddyDaddy · 12-31-2018, 01:16 PM

I have same issue brewing. Replacement sticker/paint isn't fake if you've got the real M5/M6 engine

M5_Gator · 12-31-2018, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Flo1989

Here's the before and after of the decals purchased in my last post...

They were a tad bit bigger than OEM but I think it works well as our brakes are massive.

Looks great

EastBayM5 · 01-31-2019, 07:02 PM

I have the same problem. I purchased some high temp replacement stickers. How did you remove the remaining color bands (my "M" is the only thing missing as well). I don't want to damage the blue paint on the calipers. Thanks.

dclin · 02-03-2019, 09:37 PM

Mine were completely gone on my M6, so ordered these, waiting to get them in:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-4-x-...72.m2749.l2649

Liked how there is a border around the entire logo, unlike stock. I also chose black, as that everything is blacked out on my car. It's not an exact replica, but I like it, and I think it will look good on the gold colored calipers. I also don't like how the logo on one side is flipped 'upside down' as from the factory. Looks weird. There is a bit of fading in the caliper paint/powdercoat where the logo was, so when I flip one the other way, it might show. Hopefully this black version will make it less noticeable.

robotfixr · 03-25-2019, 02:53 PM

The powder coat shop said it was super difficult to replicate the M and 3 bars on the caliper. They just didn't want to try it. So I just went with the black Brembo. It works good I think.

mrtt · 03-27-2019, 02:22 PM

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The powder coat shop said it was super difficult to replicate the M and 3 bars on the caliper. They just didn't want to try it. So I just went with the black Brembo. It works good I think.

Looks nice... how much was it to get power coated?

robotfixr · 03-29-2019, 11:22 AM

$450 for wheels and $450 for all 4 calipers. The work is in the disassembly and rebuild. The rears were a pain and needed tool to reset the e-brake.

some_idiot · 05-20-2021, 03:38 PM

Anybody have any recommendations for where to get these or which ones to get? Ickdeep

M5_Gator · 05-20-2021, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by some_idiot

Anybody have any recommendations for where to get these or which ones to get? Ickdeep

eBay

Ickdeep · 05-20-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by some_idiot

Anybody have any recommendations for where to get these or which ones to get? Ickdeep

I bought these and they held up very well

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40225294281...UAAOSwO2hbqjVM

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philipf10 Banned 3 Rep 170 Posts Drives: bmw m5 Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	Hello The M logos on my both calipers are faded away. What are my options ? Anyone can give me some advice how to replace the logo ? Sorry for dirty picture. thanks Attached Images
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10-14-2018, 10:14 AM	#2
frcefed579 Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 244 Posts Drives: F90--15 R1 Yamaha Blue Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 514-780 iTrader: (0)	Same here.. wonder if they would do it under warranty lol... probably not.. but who knows. Sub'd!
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M5Rick General 59570 Rep 19,430 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Southern England iTrader: (0)	Probably a legacy of constant pressure washing with acidic 'wheel cleaner' applied.Nothing wrong with using an old splayed washing up brush to get behind the spokes with normal car wash suds.
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Flo1989 Lieutenant 342 Rep 432 Posts Drives: M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Canfield, OH iTrader: (4)	Here's the before and after of the decals purchased in my last post... They were a tad bit bigger than OEM but I think it works well as our brakes are massive.
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EastBayM5 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 CP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. I purchased some high temp replacement stickers. How did you remove the remaining color bands (my "M" is the only thing missing as well). I don't want to damage the blue paint on the calipers. Thanks.
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02-03-2019, 09:37 PM	#12
dclin Private First Class 20 Rep 123 Posts Drives: FD3S Join Date: May 2014 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Mine were completely gone on my M6, so ordered these, waiting to get them in: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-4-x-...72.m2749.l2649 Liked how there is a border around the entire logo, unlike stock. I also chose black, as that everything is blacked out on my car. It's not an exact replica, but I like it, and I think it will look good on the gold colored calipers. I also don't like how the logo on one side is flipped 'upside down' as from the factory. Looks weird. There is a bit of fading in the caliper paint/powdercoat where the logo was, so when I flip one the other way, it might show. Hopefully this black version will make it less noticeable.
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03-25-2019, 02:53 PM	#13
robotfixr New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	Had mine powder coated The powder coat shop said it was super difficult to replicate the M and 3 bars on the caliper. They just didn't want to try it. So I just went with the black Brembo. It works good I think. Attached Images
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robotfixr New Member 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	$450 for wheels and $450 for all 4 calipers. The work is in the disassembly and rebuild. The rears were a pain and needed tool to reset the e-brake.
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some_idiot Private 64 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2013 singapore gray M5 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0)	Anybody have any recommendations for where to get these or which ones to get? Ickdeep
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