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CruisingSpeed · 08-16-2014, 12:36 PM

We should post pics to give her a better visual...
Here's an old picture
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Ryanbabz71 · 08-16-2014, 12:55 PM

I just painted my calipers on my truck today. Used G2

Next up my camaro

Going with AGM

walt353 · 08-17-2014, 01:23 PM

G2 is tough as nails. I did mine 3 yrs ago and other than a small chip they look great

MMX RS · 08-17-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

The V6 calipers don't look good painted. They're just too small... Making them stand out just makes them look even smaller. I'd get the covers just because it's a V6. Unless you want to spend a ton of money on upgrading to brembos, wilwoods, or something similar.

I agree on not wanting them to stand out. Painted mine with Black G2 to make them "hide". Love the look.

10 2SS/RS 6M · 08-17-2014, 08:18 PM

How did you save the original "Brembo/Chevrolet" logos on them?
Looks really good!

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Tmick5jr · 08-17-2014, 08:39 PM

buy a can for 5$

KaBoom1701 · 08-17-2014, 09:10 PM

Powder coat them!

Natti337 · 08-17-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Powder coat them!

That looks AMAZING

10 2SS/RS 6M · 08-17-2014, 10:00 PM

Powder coating is the best option.
More work but will last longer then paint, and look better for a longer time.
I'd like to get mine powder coated.

intensifi · 08-18-2014, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Natti337

That looks AMAZING

Please be aware those are the upgraded Brembos powdercoated.

I'd save up for the Brembos.

SS PANTHER · 08-18-2014, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

The V6 calipers don't look good painted. They're just too small... Making them stand out just makes them look even smaller. I'd get the covers just because it's a V6. Unless you want to spend a ton of money on upgrading to brembos, wilwoods, or something similar.

EDFHOBBIES · 08-26-2014, 08:06 AM

PAINT!

VLO · 08-27-2014, 03:21 PM

I painted mine, finally the car wash after one year, tried to wash some off, I am going to buy caliper covers for my RS now. I dont want to keep touching up. The RS covers are 199.00 on amazon.

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Originally Posted by Natti337

I really want red calipers on my white camaro, a shop is charging me $200 to do all four but a friend recommended I should just buy caliper covers which also cost about $200. I'm kinda torn as to which way to go, what are your opinions?

And I know I can just paint them myself for way cheaper but I rather not even attempt it

10 2SS/RS 6M · 08-27-2014, 09:11 PM

IMO, with the Brembo calibers, I'd have them powder coated like I plan on doing with mine.
But like mentioned above, the smaller calibers do look smaller painted a shiny color. Wonder what they would look like painted a matt or flat color, has anyone tried that?
If I had the smaller calibers I'd buy the covers depending on the durability of them, it makes them look Bigger AND Shiny.

08-16-2014, 12:36 PM	#15
CruisingSpeed The Stealth Bumblebee Drives: Black 2013 2LS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW of Houston Posts: 1,385	We should post pics to give her a better visual... Here's an old picture __________________ KILLER BEE

08-16-2014, 12:55 PM	#16
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,230 View My Garage	I just painted my calipers on my truck today. Used G2 Next up my camaro Going with AGM __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

08-17-2014, 01:23 PM	#17
walt353 Drives: !SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 158 View My Garage	G2 is tough as nails. I did mine 3 yrs ago and other than a small chip they look great __________________ 1SS/RS ,LS3, Volant Intake, VMax TB, Hurst Shifter

08-17-2014, 08:18 PM	#19
10 2SS/RS 6M Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 bone stock 9K miles Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 389 View My Garage	How did you save the original "Brembo/Chevrolet" logos on them? Looks really good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ SLP- long tube headers, hi flow cats w/full SLP 3'' PowerFlo exhaust incl/X-pipe, 160 degree stat, SLP Blackwing CAI. Dyno tuned by ECS-407/409RWHP&TQ. BMR- trailing arms w/poly knuckle bushings, toe links, cradle bushings and differential bushings. QA1 rear lower control arms. Hurst short throw shifter, SS- level 4 axles, DSS- aluminum driveshaft, Pfadt- sport 1.5" rear sway-bar. SPOHN 1.25" front sway-bar. Monster LT1-S twin clutch. Prothane motor mounts. Best 1/4 mile so far- 12:70ET @ 112.24 MPH w/ 2.06 second 60'. SOLD.

08-17-2014, 09:10 PM	#21
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Powder coat them! Attached Images __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

08-17-2014, 08:39 PM	#20
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	buy a can for 5$

08-17-2014, 10:00 PM	#23
10 2SS/RS 6M Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 bone stock 9K miles Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 389 View My Garage	Powder coating is the best option. More work but will last longer then paint, and look better for a longer time. I'd like to get mine powder coated. __________________ SLP- long tube headers, hi flow cats w/full SLP 3'' PowerFlo exhaust incl/X-pipe, 160 degree stat, SLP Blackwing CAI. Dyno tuned by ECS-407/409RWHP&TQ. BMR- trailing arms w/poly knuckle bushings, toe links, cradle bushings and differential bushings. QA1 rear lower control arms. Hurst short throw shifter, SS- level 4 axles, DSS- aluminum driveshaft, Pfadt- sport 1.5" rear sway-bar. SPOHN 1.25" front sway-bar. Monster LT1-S twin clutch. Prothane motor mounts. Best 1/4 mile so far- 12:70ET @ 112.24 MPH w/ 2.06 second 60'. SOLD.

08-26-2014, 08:06 AM	#26
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	PAINT!

08-27-2014, 09:11 PM	#28
10 2SS/RS 6M Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 bone stock 9K miles Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 389 View My Garage	IMO, with the Brembo calibers, I'd have them powder coated like I plan on doing with mine. But like mentioned above, the smaller calibers do look smaller painted a shiny color. Wonder what they would look like painted a matt or flat color, has anyone tried that? If I had the smaller calibers I'd buy the covers depending on the durability of them, it makes them look Bigger AND Shiny. __________________ SLP- long tube headers, hi flow cats w/full SLP 3'' PowerFlo exhaust incl/X-pipe, 160 degree stat, SLP Blackwing CAI. Dyno tuned by ECS-407/409RWHP&TQ. BMR- trailing arms w/poly knuckle bushings, toe links, cradle bushings and differential bushings. QA1 rear lower control arms. Hurst short throw shifter, SS- level 4 axles, DSS- aluminum driveshaft, Pfadt- sport 1.5" rear sway-bar. SPOHN 1.25" front sway-bar. Monster LT1-S twin clutch. Prothane motor mounts. Best 1/4 mile so far- 12:70ET @ 112.24 MPH w/ 2.06 second 60'. SOLD.