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rd-camaro · 04-01-2010, 10:46 AM

hey just want to get your guys opinions on caliper covers...i dont have time to get them painted so i figured this would be the way i need to go.
are they going to protect the calipers from rust and damage? or are they going to cause more damage than good?

any thoughts are awesome

Michael_Js · 04-01-2010, 11:09 AM

IMO, most look tacky...4 jack stands, couple of floor jacks, and a few hours and you can do em yourself

Or, do a core exchange!

camarowa · 04-01-2010, 11:12 AM

I had them, michael js is probably right to some extend. I upgraded to the SS brembo brakes for better performance and to get rid of the covers.

Chief Bob · 04-01-2010, 11:15 AM

rd-camaro · 04-01-2010, 11:32 AM

yeah but is there a way to do them without taking them off and not messing anything else up?

rd-camaro · 04-01-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n Bob

ahahaha nice cap'n bob

Michael_Js · 04-01-2010, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd-camaro

yeah but is there a way to do them without taking them off and not messing anything else up?

I did not take them off to paint them. For a complete job, i probably would, but I didn't see the point:

Nine Ball · 04-01-2010, 11:44 AM

Caliper covers = facepalm.

Aluminum doesn't rust. Especially coated aluminum.

rd-camaro · 04-01-2010, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

I did not take them off to paint them. For a complete job, i probably would, but I didn't see the point:

so i am assuming you just painted the front?

Black_2SS · 04-01-2010, 12:14 PM

I've seen them on a really nice Challenger and it just ruined the car! Please don't use them! I upgraded to the SS to get the upgraded brakes and they look really nice. I have painted them on a different car before. Jack it up and remove the wheel. Get lots of newspaper and some masking tape. Cover everything and paint away. I used some high temp engine enamel. They actually turned out really well. Gotta be careful though, they get pretty hot.

danhr · 04-01-2010, 12:20 PM

Caliper covers are rice-tastic

rd-camaro · 04-01-2010, 12:22 PM

yeah im not going to waste my time on the caliper covers anymore! hahaha you guys changed my mind. ive been browsing the forums and i think im going to go with the G2 orange paint kit for only like $36. i like it cuz it is brush paint and not the spray paint. spray would be waaaaay to messy anyways.

thanks everyone!

when i get it done ill be sure to post pics for anyone who is interested

Shuffler · 04-01-2010, 12:24 PM

You can actually get high temp paint made just for calipers now. Saw some at O'Reileys or Autozone.

Michael_Js · 04-01-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd-camaro

so i am assuming you just painted the front?

Yes, the front & the sides. Good choice! That's the same paint I used

You could also have them custom mix to match the IOM...

Michael J.

04-01-2010, 10:46 AM	#1
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 568	thoughts on caliper covers? hey just want to get your guys opinions on caliper covers...i dont have time to get them painted so i figured this would be the way i need to go. are they going to protect the calipers from rust and damage? or are they going to cause more damage than good? any thoughts are awesome

04-01-2010, 11:09 AM	#2
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	IMO, most look tacky...4 jack stands, couple of floor jacks, and a few hours and you can do em yourself Or, do a core exchange! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-01-2010, 11:12 AM	#3
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	I had them, michael js is probably right to some extend. I upgraded to the SS brembo brakes for better performance and to get rid of the covers. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

04-01-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
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04-01-2010, 11:44 AM	#8
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Caliper covers = facepalm. Aluminum doesn't rust. Especially coated aluminum. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

04-01-2010, 11:32 AM	#5
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 568	yeah but is there a way to do them without taking them off and not messing anything else up?

04-01-2010, 12:14 PM	#10
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I've seen them on a really nice Challenger and it just ruined the car! Please don't use them! I upgraded to the SS to get the upgraded brakes and they look really nice. I have painted them on a different car before. Jack it up and remove the wheel. Get lots of newspaper and some masking tape. Cover everything and paint away. I used some high temp engine enamel. They actually turned out really well. Gotta be careful though, they get pretty hot.

04-01-2010, 12:20 PM	#11
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	Caliper covers are rice-tastic __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

04-01-2010, 12:22 PM	#12
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 568	yeah im not going to waste my time on the caliper covers anymore! hahaha you guys changed my mind. ive been browsing the forums and i think im going to go with the G2 orange paint kit for only like $36. i like it cuz it is brush paint and not the spray paint. spray would be waaaaay to messy anyways. thanks everyone! when i get it done ill be sure to post pics for anyone who is interested

04-01-2010, 12:24 PM	#13
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	You can actually get high temp paint made just for calipers now. Saw some at O'Reileys or Autozone. __________________

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