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sac130e · 03-04-2014, 01:25 PM

Wondering if the 'Roller Blades' that are on the front calipers can be remove without causing any issues, or am I stuck with them for now?
Do most people paint them, or leave them out?

Also, using the red G2, and all videos showed applying several coats, drying and moving on. I have some VHT clear seal, and wonder if applying this over the G@ once it dries is OK.

Thx

intensifi · 03-04-2014, 03:21 PM

The "roller blades" are part of the brake pads, not the calipers. Don't paint them.

You are also pretty close to Mike the powder coater. You might want to consider powder coating instead.

sac130e · 03-04-2014, 03:34 PM

I sent a PM last week and still no response...can't wait forever..

sac130e · 03-04-2014, 04:59 PM

If I did go with Mike and powdercoated, wondering which color would be best. I have the BRM color, but painting them this color my look good close-up, but look black from a distance. So anyone else with BRM and have done their calipers, which color did you go with (pics if possible)

THx

caverman · 03-04-2014, 10:30 PM

Personally I think Red is kind of a Brembo standard look to me. My neighbor has a black Z06 with red Brembos and they look sick. I've also helped a friend change out a set of metalic blue that Mike did for a Gray and it looked awesome as well.

thkfast · 03-05-2014, 06:39 AM

Regarding your question of VHT Clear Coat, if you plan to apply decals/stickers to the caliper after painting, then I would clear over the stickers to keep them from peeling off.

I used all VHT spray products on my RED PAINTED CALIPERS. DIY here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344735

03-04-2014, 01:25 PM	#1
sac130e Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS BRM Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 268	Painting Calipers this Weekend, but Question Wondering if the 'Roller Blades' that are on the front calipers can be remove without causing any issues, or am I stuck with them for now? Do most people paint them, or leave them out? Also, using the red G2, and all videos showed applying several coats, drying and moving on. I have some VHT clear seal, and wonder if applying this over the G@ once it dries is OK. Thx

03-04-2014, 03:21 PM	#2
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,698	The "roller blades" are part of the brake pads, not the calipers. Don't paint them. You are also pretty close to Mike the powder coater. You might want to consider powder coating instead. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

03-04-2014, 10:30 PM	#5
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,112	Personally I think Red is kind of a Brembo standard look to me. My neighbor has a black Z06 with red Brembos and they look sick. I've also helped a friend change out a set of metalic blue that Mike did for a Gray and it looked awesome as well. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

03-04-2014, 03:34 PM	#3
sac130e Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS BRM Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 268	I sent a PM last week and still no response...can't wait forever..

03-04-2014, 04:59 PM	#4
sac130e Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS BRM Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 268	If I did go with Mike and powdercoated, wondering which color would be best. I have the BRM color, but painting them this color my look good close-up, but look black from a distance. So anyone else with BRM and have done their calipers, which color did you go with (pics if possible) THx

03-05-2014, 06:39 AM	#6
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Regarding your question of VHT Clear Coat, if you plan to apply decals/stickers to the caliper after painting, then I would clear over the stickers to keep them from peeling off. I used all VHT spray products on my RED PAINTED CALIPERS. DIY here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344735