Painting M1/M2, Start/Stop Buttons?

blkcow · 02-25-2020, 06:10 PM

Does anyone have a how-to on painting these? I know there are some versions available through suppliers like IND but they are limited in colors (red, blue, and yellow).

The thing that makes it seem a bit more difficult than just painting them would be the imprints on the buttons.

blkcow · 03-06-2020, 08:12 PM

Anyone have any insight?

AtlantisF80 · 03-07-2020, 10:51 AM

no

Schultz28 · 03-08-2020, 12:46 AM

I’m betting nobody has replied because it’s a ridiculous question. It’s not hard to figure out how to paint something... lol.

gatorfast · 03-08-2020, 12:12 PM

They are cheap. Just buy some buttons and paint them. If you don't like it throw them out.

blkcow · 03-08-2020, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Schultz28

I’m betting nobody has replied because it’s a ridiculous question. It’s not hard to figure out how to paint something... lol.

I don’t think painting is the hard part at all - I was asking if anyone knows how to keep the text that’s engraved into the button since painting it will cover it all.

Schultz28 · 03-08-2020, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bullet11291

I don’t think painting is the hard part at all - I was asking if anyone knows how to keep the text that’s engraved into the button since painting it will cover it all.

Just like you would Paint anything else that’s engraved... After painted to the desired color and dried. Take a fine brush/paint and paint the engraved lettering.

When in doubt, google “how to paint engraved lettering”

SakhirM4 · 03-08-2020, 09:54 PM

You also need paint that will allow the light to shine through.

cionide · 03-09-2020, 01:19 PM

Honestly, it's probably going to be very hard to paint those yourself and paint the letter engraving nicely. Just buy something that's a close color to what you want, or better yet - fuck it. I had my car for like 3 months before I even realized the engine start button was red.

icegrill · 03-09-2020, 01:38 PM

Just buy the damn oem one😐

blkcow · 03-09-2020, 02:22 PM

I feel like no one is really reading the posts. I know there are painted/OEM buttons that are not black and I know that painting a piece of plastic isn't difficult. I'm asking if anyone knows how to paint the M1/M2/Start-Stop buttons different colors while retaining the light pass through since the color options available are pretty limited.

So far it seems like the answer is no

Schultz28 · 03-09-2020, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullet11291

I feel like no one is really reading the posts. I know there are painted/OEM buttons that are not black and I know that painting a piece of plastic isn't difficult. I'm asking if anyone knows how to paint the M1/M2/Start-Stop buttons different colors while retaining the light pass through since the color options available are pretty limited.

So far it seems like the answer is no

Take a paint brush and paint or paint pen and carefully paint around the lettering...

There are also transparent paints out there. Do some general research on google.

sna66 · 03-09-2020, 06:01 PM

I think no one is really reading the question is because no one, including myself,understands why you would want to paint the buttons some other color. If it is not black, red or blue, it does not belong in your car. I have the red ones, and I think i actually prefer the clean look and soft touch of the oem black buttons

blkcow · 03-09-2020, 07:37 PM

Jeez you guys are a tough crowd. Reason I asked was because I got the yellow start stop button and wanted to see if there’s a way to match the M1/M2 buttons to that. There’s a reason there’s aftermarket buttons of different colors and I wanted to see if there was a way to make up for the colors that aren’t available.

gatorfast · 03-09-2020, 09:09 PM

Maybe just mask off the steering wheel and try spray painting the buttons. Or just dye the steering wheel yellow and leave the buttons black for some contrast.

Schultz28 · 03-10-2020, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullet11291

Jeez you guys are a tough crowd. Reason I asked was because I got the yellow start stop button and wanted to see if there’s a way to match the M1/M2 buttons to that. There’s a reason there’s aftermarket buttons of different colors and I wanted to see if there was a way to make up for the colors that aren’t available.

Clearly you didn't even bother to search yourself. I found this is the first 5 seconds of a google search...

https://ind-distribution.com/product...eel-button-set

https://eurocustomspr.com/products/b...1-and-m2-combo

Clark_Kent · 03-10-2020, 10:28 AM

There's no need to paint them or buy the lame colored buttons IND sells. Just leave them as is.

Taco_Bueno · 03-11-2020, 06:54 PM

I get why OP is asking the question. He wants the lights to be able to shine through the buttons.

Are you going for a custom color that IND doesn't sell or am I incorrect assuming light still shines through the IND buttons?

blkcow · 03-12-2020, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco_Bueno

I get why OP is asking the question. He wants the lights to be able to shine through the buttons.

Are you going for a custom color that IND doesn't sell or am I incorrect assuming light still shines through the IND buttons?

The back light does shine through the yellow start-stop button I have and that’s what I was going for - being able to paint the button a color and have the light shine through. Although Schultz did point out that the color I wanted does in fact exist, it would be nice to paint them a different color and have the light go through

Capt Crunch · 03-16-2020, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullet11291

Jeez you guys are a tough crowd. Reason I asked was because I got the yellow start stop button and wanted to see if there's a way to match the M1/M2 buttons to that. There's a reason there's aftermarket buttons of different colors and I wanted to see if there was a way to make up for the colors that aren't available.

I just wanted to chime in and say you're not the crazy one here for asking a good question. For some reason you've just managed to attract every sourpuss on the planet to your thread.

Sadly I can't help you on your quest beyond moral support.

nbennettksu · 03-16-2020, 01:06 PM

I mean, I have daytona violet steering wheel trim, and I would potentially be open to DV buttons; but I'm still good with the black ones. If I had red, I'd switch them out fir black.

4everkidd · 03-23-2020, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

There's no need to paint them or buy the lame colored buttons IND sells. Just leave them as is.

Personal opinion. I like my blue buttons.

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blkcow Private First Class 58 Rep 186 Posts Drives: BMW X3MC LCI Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: South Orange County iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3MC LCI [0.00]	I feel like no one is really reading the posts. I know there are painted/OEM buttons that are not black and I know that painting a piece of plastic isn't difficult. I'm asking if anyone knows how to paint the M1/M2/Start-Stop buttons different colors while retaining the light pass through since the color options available are pretty limited. So far it seems like the answer is no
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sna66 Captain 508 Rep 762 Posts Drives: F83 Join Date: May 2014 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	I think no one is really reading the question is because no one, including myself,understands why you would want to paint the buttons some other color. If it is not black, red or blue, it does not belong in your car. I have the red ones, and I think i actually prefer the clean look and soft touch of the oem black buttons
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gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Maybe just mask off the steering wheel and try spray painting the buttons. Or just dye the steering wheel yellow and leave the buttons black for some contrast.
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