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bdsdnfam · 07-09-2013, 10:03 PM

I'm going for the blacked out look but wondering if some bright caliper covers would work? Any thoughts?

ZLWonton · 07-09-2013, 10:16 PM

Green, like the car. It'll pop

terry_b · 07-09-2013, 10:22 PM

I'd caution against the green, lol, I LOVE

our green cars but some people put it on a little thick...

Actually, I'm really curious to see what you go with... I want to paint mine (granted they won't look as nice as the brembos) but I can't decide whether red is a bit much or not. I'm leaning towards black, but I have bright silver rims so it should work ok....

By the way, I REALLY like your black-out look! Those accent stripes look very sharp!

Glen e · 07-09-2013, 10:34 PM

I think red is going to be a bit "christmas-y" - TOO much contrast. Unfortunately to keep it clean looking, I think your only options are a full match of the same green, silver or black...

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CMYarb · 07-10-2013, 12:03 AM

I think green would be pretty unique.

Denis · 07-10-2013, 05:26 AM

Green might be to much green and red would look like Christmas...hmmmmm. What about gold like on the 350z. Might look good against the green and black wheels.

cadyshac · 07-10-2013, 05:31 AM

Green might be good if you are blacking everything else out. I have the polished rims so the stock black Brembo's look good for me.

Did you paint the "hub" part of your rotors? Mine are starting to get discolored/rusty and need some attention. Trying to decide if I should go with silver again or maybe make them black.

AdamZ · 07-10-2013, 05:48 AM

green

christianchevell · 07-10-2013, 06:51 AM

leave them alone they are dark already.

nyrfan · 07-10-2013, 06:52 AM

Caliper cover do not belong on the SS brembos. Take the time and do it right, paint the calipers.

JR 1 · 07-10-2013, 08:13 AM

I would either do green, or leave them alone. They are basically blacked out already, and sliver wouldn't really stand out.

omgitsmikeyC · 07-10-2013, 08:34 AM

What if you left them black, but added green lettering for Brembo and Camaro?

SuperSport2011 · 07-10-2013, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgitsmikeyC

What if you left them black, but added green lettering for Brembo and Camaro?

I second that idea

vroomapunk · 07-10-2013, 09:10 AM

DO NOT get caliper covers on an SS, are you crazy? Why cover up the brembos with big goofy caliper covers? Leave that to the ugly stock v6 calipers.

Paint them with G2 caliper paint, and add the brembo decals.

I think something more subtle than green calipers. Paint them a black or metallic black, but get Green Brembo decals to go on them.

Then I would put a green pinstripe on the outer edge of your rims!

07-09-2013, 10:03 PM	#1
bdsdnfam NoJoken Drives: Synergy Green SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 195 View My Garage	What color of caliper covers I'm going for the blacked out look but wondering if some bright caliper covers would work? Any thoughts? Attached Images

07-09-2013, 10:22 PM	#3
terry_b Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hudson, MA Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	I'd caution against the green, lol, I LOVE our green cars but some people put it on a little thick... Actually, I'm really curious to see what you go with... I want to paint mine (granted they won't look as nice as the brembos) but I can't decide whether red is a bit much or not. I'm leaning towards black, but I have bright silver rims so it should work ok.... By the way, I REALLY like your black-out look! Those accent stripes look very sharp! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS 1LE

07-09-2013, 10:34 PM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	I think red is going to be a bit "christmas-y" - TOO much contrast. Unfortunately to keep it clean looking, I think your only options are a full match of the same green, silver or black... . __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

07-10-2013, 05:26 AM	#6
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	Green might be to much green and red would look like Christmas...hmmmmm. What about gold like on the 350z. Might look good against the green and black wheels. __________________

07-10-2013, 06:51 AM	#9
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	leave them alone they are dark already. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

07-09-2013, 10:16 PM	#2
ZLWonton Drives: 2014 ZL1 BRM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 800 View My Garage	Green, like the car. It'll pop

07-10-2013, 12:03 AM	#5
CMYarb Drives: 2011 CAMARO SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 598	I think green would be pretty unique.

07-10-2013, 05:31 AM	#7
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	Green might be good if you are blacking everything else out. I have the polished rims so the stock black Brembo's look good for me. Did you paint the "hub" part of your rotors? Mine are starting to get discolored/rusty and need some attention. Trying to decide if I should go with silver again or maybe make them black.

07-10-2013, 05:48 AM	#8
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	green

07-10-2013, 06:52 AM	#10
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Caliper cover do not belong on the SS brembos. Take the time and do it right, paint the calipers. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

07-10-2013, 08:13 AM	#11
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,247	I would either do green, or leave them alone. They are basically blacked out already, and sliver wouldn't really stand out.

07-10-2013, 08:34 AM	#12
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	What if you left them black, but added green lettering for Brembo and Camaro? __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

07-10-2013, 09:10 AM	#14
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	DO NOT get caliper covers on an SS, are you crazy? Why cover up the brembos with big goofy caliper covers? Leave that to the ugly stock v6 calipers. Paint them with G2 caliper paint, and add the brembo decals. I think something more subtle than green calipers. Paint them a black or metallic black, but get Green Brembo decals to go on them. Then I would put a green pinstripe on the outer edge of your rims! Attached Images __________________