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Abomb1223 · 07-23-2013, 02:47 AM

I have the smaller v6 breaks and was wanting some opinions. Either caliper covers or paint with g2 paint. Just didnt know if they were too small to paint. Opinions??

Countryboy2SS · 07-23-2013, 04:16 AM

The caliper covers look ok but I always say paint is better, just make sure you follow all the directions that come in the kit! Calipers get hot and if not done rite.... Looks horrible!
Just my opinion tho

timppg · 07-23-2013, 06:48 AM

G2 caliper paint is the best, flows out nice, can't go wrong with G2

menendez1293 · 07-23-2013, 06:58 AM

Paint would be my way also. I personally am not a fan of caliper covers. They always look kind of fake to me

The Blue Ox · 07-23-2013, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

Paint would be my way also. I personally am not a fan of caliper covers. They always look kind of fake to me

+1! Very well said! G2 is some good stuff! You can even get in the color to match your car if you like!

matthew9440 · 07-23-2013, 08:21 AM

I painted mine. You can click my signature for my build thread. Painting takes a little while but it ends up looking really nice. You could always paint them and maybe get some high temp decals that say "camaro" or "chevrolet" or something that would really make them pop.

FY_Ivan · 07-23-2013, 08:25 AM

Do you have to clear coat it if you apply G2 paint? I think people cleared dupli color caliper paint, not sure about this one

AKA-22 · 07-23-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FY_Ivan

Do you have to clear coat it if you apply G2 paint? I think people cleared dupli color caliper paint, not sure about this one

no

Abomb1223 · 07-23-2013, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the opinions!

mjclemm · 07-24-2013, 07:29 AM

Hello, this is the color that I did on my calipers... The "candy" color looks saaaaweeettt !..

FY_Ivan · 07-24-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclemm

Hello, this is the color that I did on my calipers... The "candy" color looks saaaaweeettt !..

more pics!

Did you do it yourself? How long was your car out of commission while the paint dried?

The Blue Ox · 07-24-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FY_Ivan

more pics!

Did you do it yourself? How long was your car out of commission while the paint dried?

Here are some pics for you guys of mine using G2 color matching IOM that I did!
I did not put clear on them and they look better in person!

G2 recommends letting it dry for 24 hours to cure before driving it!

FY_Ivan · 07-24-2013, 08:34 PM

damn, that looks nice. I'm assuming you just left the car in 4 jack stands for a whole day?

The Blue Ox · 07-24-2013, 10:29 PM

Thanks! Yes, left it on stands for a couple days! I also changed my brake lines to Goodridge stainless steel! The brake lines really help on the stopping! Flushed with new fluid also!

07-23-2013, 02:47 AM	#1
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	Caliper covers or paint? I have the smaller v6 breaks and was wanting some opinions. Either caliper covers or paint with g2 paint. Just didnt know if they were too small to paint. Opinions??

07-23-2013, 08:21 AM	#6
matthew9440 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DuBois, PA Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	I painted mine. You can click my signature for my build thread. Painting takes a little while but it ends up looking really nice. You could always paint them and maybe get some high temp decals that say "camaro" or "chevrolet" or something that would really make them pop. __________________

07-23-2013, 08:25 AM	#7
FY_Ivan Black Mamba Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 185	Do you have to clear coat it if you apply G2 paint? I think people cleared dupli color caliper paint, not sure about this one __________________ 2013 2LT RS "Black Mamba" Heritage Grille \| Gen5DIY Halo & DRL Harness \| LEDs - DRLs, dome, trunk, license plate \| ZL1 rear and RPI front splash guards \| CAI Inc. Cold Air Intake Elite Engineering Catch Can \| Oracle Ghosted Sidemarkers \| FR ZL1 style wheels \| VMax Black Ported TB

07-24-2013, 07:29 AM	#10
mjclemm "Gunny" Drives: 2023 Camaro LT1 RS Radiant Red Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: South Milwaukee Posts: 160	My Brakes... Hello, this is the color that I did on my calipers... The "candy" color looks saaaaweeettt !.. Attached Images

07-24-2013, 08:34 PM	#13
FY_Ivan Black Mamba Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 185	damn, that looks nice. I'm assuming you just left the car in 4 jack stands for a whole day? __________________ 2013 2LT RS "Black Mamba" Heritage Grille \| Gen5DIY Halo & DRL Harness \| LEDs - DRLs, dome, trunk, license plate \| ZL1 rear and RPI front splash guards \| CAI Inc. Cold Air Intake Elite Engineering Catch Can \| Oracle Ghosted Sidemarkers \| FR ZL1 style wheels \| VMax Black Ported TB

07-23-2013, 04:16 AM	#2
Countryboy2SS JScott2SS Drives: 2012 Silver 2SS/RS/L99-730mi Odo Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Michigan, Land of the Free Posts: 5 View My Garage	The caliper covers look ok but I always say paint is better, just make sure you follow all the directions that come in the kit! Calipers get hot and if not done rite.... Looks horrible! Just my opinion tho

07-23-2013, 06:48 AM	#3
timppg Drives: 2011 ss synergy green Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: wv Posts: 41	G2 caliper paint is the best, flows out nice, can't go wrong with G2

07-23-2013, 06:58 AM	#4
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Paint would be my way also. I personally am not a fan of caliper covers. They always look kind of fake to me

07-23-2013, 11:38 AM	#9
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	Thanks for the opinions!

07-24-2013, 10:29 PM	#14
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	Thanks! Yes, left it on stands for a couple days! I also changed my brake lines to Goodridge stainless steel! The brake lines really help on the stopping! Flushed with new fluid also!