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CamaroDreams07 · 07-13-2010, 06:45 PM

So I decided I'd paint my calipers blue. I have always loved the look of the blue calipers on the Cyber Gray ZR1s so I decided to try to mimic that. It's a bit darker blue than the Z but I think it still looks good.

I used Dupli-Color Metalcast paint. 2 coats of silver metallic base coat, 3 coats of blue top coat. Took forever just because I only have one jack, so it's one wheel at a time to remove, mask, and paint 5 layers with at least 10 minutes between coats. I only got half done today. It's definitely not hard, just lfrustrating to get that stupid tape in the tiny little spaces.

All masked off:

Cleaning up the edges with a very fine brush:

Finished:

So after working for 6 straight hours two days in a row, my grandpa and I were a little loopy from Laquer Thinner and too much sun, so we had some fun. We painted the bowtie on the T-shirt we had used as a drop cloth and he stuck me with tape.

Thanks for looking, we had a lot of fun doing it.
-Matt

Fast1 · 07-13-2010, 07:08 PM

That's a nice shade of blue.

2010 SSRS · 07-13-2010, 07:10 PM

looks great

SATXLS3 · 07-13-2010, 07:16 PM

looks great!

skuttduck · 07-13-2010, 07:17 PM

I agree I saw it in person. The pictures don't do it justice. As I told Matt in person, the Calipers set off the blue metal flakes in CGM.

td2222 · 07-13-2010, 07:18 PM

Taping sucks doesn't it? It looks good, good luck with the rest of the job.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-13-2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skuttduck

I agree I saw it in person. The pictures don't do it justice. As I told Matt in person, the Calipers set off the blue metal flakes in CGM.

Yes Tim stopped by on his way home from work to boost my morale. I thought he'd offer to do the other two for me, but no dice.

chozn4service · 07-13-2010, 08:27 PM

I was going to paint mine as I did my previous ride but found these and went this way instead. They're made of aircraft aluminum and allow the brakes to run 30 to 50% cooler since they pull the heat from the calipers acting as a heat sink. Wish I had ordered them maybe in another color and with the RS logo but I'm happy with them!

CamaroVision · 07-13-2010, 08:28 PM

those look great, really bright.

navyflyer72 · 07-13-2010, 08:29 PM

Wow, really jumps out at you now! Great way to make a statement with just a few coats of paint! Great job, love the look!

skuttduck · 07-13-2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Yes Tim stopped by on his way home from work to boost my morale. I thought he'd offer to do the other two for me, but no dice.

You were doing so well, I didn't want to cramp your style

PennState · 07-13-2010, 08:39 PM

Looks good!

efpardo · 07-13-2010, 08:46 PM

Very nice

CynAgain · 07-13-2010, 08:49 PM

They look great!!!!

07-13-2010, 06:45 PM	#1
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Calipers Painted So I decided I'd paint my calipers blue. I have always loved the look of the blue calipers on the Cyber Gray ZR1s so I decided to try to mimic that. It's a bit darker blue than the Z but I think it still looks good. I used Dupli-Color Metalcast paint. 2 coats of silver metallic base coat, 3 coats of blue top coat. Took forever just because I only have one jack, so it's one wheel at a time to remove, mask, and paint 5 layers with at least 10 minutes between coats. I only got half done today. It's definitely not hard, just lfrustrating to get that stupid tape in the tiny little spaces. All masked off: Cleaning up the edges with a very fine brush: Finished: So after working for 6 straight hours two days in a row, my grandpa and I were a little loopy from Laquer Thinner and too much sun, so we had some fun. We painted the bowtie on the T-shirt we had used as a drop cloth and he stuck me with tape. Thanks for looking, we had a lot of fun doing it. -Matt __________________ [B] Last edited by CamaroDreams07; 07-14-2010 at 06:49 PM. Reason: Added more pics

07-13-2010, 07:10 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	looks great __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-13-2010, 07:16 PM	#4
SATXLS3 Drives: 2012 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4 Crew Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	looks great! __________________ MBRP 3" CAT BACK, SLP SKIP SHIFT, COLD AIR INDUCTIONS INTAKE, INJEN PRE FILTER, AAC LED PODS, CUSTOM COACH WORKS PAINT,PFADT LOWERING SPRINGS AND SWAY BARS, MRR HR-6 WHEELS, RPI DESIGNS C-6 HIGH RISE SPOILER(AKA RK SPORT 3 PIECE SPOILER)

07-13-2010, 07:17 PM	#5
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	I agree I saw it in person. The pictures don't do it justice. As I told Matt in person, the Calipers set off the blue metal flakes in CGM. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

07-13-2010, 08:27 PM	#8
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I was going to paint mine as I did my previous ride but found these and went this way instead. They're made of aircraft aluminum and allow the brakes to run 30 to 50% cooler since they pull the heat from the calipers acting as a heat sink. Wish I had ordered them maybe in another color and with the RS logo but I'm happy with them! __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

07-13-2010, 07:08 PM	#2
Fast1 Drives: 2010 Summit White SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 167	That's a nice shade of blue.

07-13-2010, 07:18 PM	#6
td2222 TBoy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 156 View My Garage	Taping sucks doesn't it? It looks good, good luck with the rest of the job.

07-13-2010, 08:28 PM	#9
CamaroVision Drives: 2010 Black 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 454	those look great, really bright. __________________ Black and Synergy Camaro: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83677

07-13-2010, 08:29 PM	#10
navyflyer72 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd, BLK/CYB GRY Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 456 View My Garage	Wow, really jumps out at you now! Great way to make a statement with just a few coats of paint! Great job, love the look! __________________ The Zac Hartwell & Ryan Dunn Tribute Camaro Project and Tour Benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project & Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids

07-13-2010, 08:39 PM	#12
PennState We are... Drives: 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 37	Looks good! __________________ $35 Gets you your very own Custom Car Show Poster 2007 Alloy GT Premium 2006 Black V6 Premium - (R.I.P - 3.20.2010) 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport - (Sold)

07-13-2010, 08:46 PM	#13
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	Very nice __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

07-13-2010, 08:49 PM	#14
CynAgain Drives: Chevy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 6,534	They look great!!!!

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