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cam fan · 11-09-2011, 09:57 PM

I painted my calipers red and applied white "CHEVROLET" custom brake decals

This job was more of a pain than i anticipated bc i went overboard on prep and making sure each detail was just right (it paid off)

everyday I did a little bit & finished in 3 days (take wheels off, masking, cleaning/painting, put wheels back on)

PROGRESS PICS (DIY)
After jack-standing the entire car I washed the wheel wells and brakes. The next day I used masking tape to cover guide pins, bleeder valves, rubber bits etc. Newspaper was used for large surfaces that would not get painted. G2 packaged a cleaner that i used too.

then i applied 1 thin coat of the g2 paint/hardener mix (actually I made the mistake of not going thin enough and it caked a little on the 1st caliper)

the package came with a foam brush that I guess i pressed too hard with. it disintegrated after 1 caliper. I happened to have another g2 kit with the RIGHT brush with bristles and used that.

Remember overkill? I really painted the entire caliper unit, back&front

I did 2 coats and touch ups. By time I finished 1 round, the 1st caliper was due for a new coat.

Then I applied specially made brake decals

...and put the wheels back on.

habunow1 · 11-09-2011, 10:20 PM

nice job and where did you get the lettering

cam fan · 11-09-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by habunow1

nice job and where did you get the lettering

thank you! I got them from Vinz Decals
http://www.vinzdecals.com/

SlowSS · 11-09-2011, 10:40 PM

That looks great!!

2010 SSRS · 11-09-2011, 10:51 PM

really nice

cam fan · 11-10-2011, 08:46 PM

I wonder if I should wax the calipers to help preserve the finish

think it'll work?

robg91z · 11-10-2011, 08:59 PM

Ohh very nice something i wanted to do to my car too now i know how it would look on my car since ours r the same color i wanna try to see if i can fit in a brembo decal in there to make people think i have some lol

cam fan · 11-10-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robg91z

Ohh very nice something i wanted to do to my car too now i know how it would look on my car since ours r the same color i wanna try to see if i can fit in a brembo decal in there to make people think i have some lol

Thank you!

i dont encourage it, but they definitely sell the brembo decals on ebay

i think we have the exact same car too lol - RJT 2LT RS

although only once or twice, ppl have given me crap about my V flags so idk about the faux brembos

you know what i say

rstr1212 · 12-25-2011, 07:53 PM

What kit did you use? looks good

clg_98ta · 12-25-2011, 08:41 PM

From the pics (especially the 2nd to last one), it looks like you've painted the pads into place. Do your brakes still work?

bannonm · 12-25-2011, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rstr1212

What kit did you use? looks good

He used a G2 paint. http://www.g2usa.com/

cam fan · 12-25-2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

From the pics (especially the 2nd to last one), it looks like you've painted the pads into place. Do your brakes still work?

Yep I did lol and the brakes work fine. It is just paint on the outside surface

Quote:

Originally Posted by bannonm

He used a G2 paint. http://www.g2usa.com/

this

and thanks for the reply bannonm

flyinlow89 · 12-25-2011, 09:47 PM

Sorry man but I dont like how it looks with the pads and clips painted. But good work

Mach · 12-25-2011, 11:48 PM

It might be difficult to take the pads off.. G2 paint is epoxy. Looks good though. Nice work.

11-09-2011, 09:57 PM	#1
cam fan Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,262	very happy w new calipers + DIY (pic heavy) I painted my calipers red and applied white "CHEVROLET" custom brake decals This job was more of a pain than i anticipated bc i went overboard on prep and making sure each detail was just right (it paid off) everyday I did a little bit & finished in 3 days (take wheels off, masking, cleaning/painting, put wheels back on) PROGRESS PICS (DIY) After jack-standing the entire car I washed the wheel wells and brakes. The next day I used masking tape to cover guide pins, bleeder valves, rubber bits etc. Newspaper was used for large surfaces that would not get painted. G2 packaged a cleaner that i used too. then i applied 1 thin coat of the g2 paint/hardener mix (actually I made the mistake of not going thin enough and it caked a little on the 1st caliper) the package came with a foam brush that I guess i pressed too hard with. it disintegrated after 1 caliper. I happened to have another g2 kit with the RIGHT brush with bristles and used that. Remember overkill? I really painted the entire caliper unit, back&front I did 2 coats and touch ups. By time I finished 1 round, the 1st caliper was due for a new coat. Then I applied specially made brake decals ...and put the wheels back on. __________________ BUILD RECORD Last edited by cam fan; 11-11-2011 at 01:54 AM.

11-09-2011, 10:51 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	really nice __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-10-2011, 08:46 PM	#6
cam fan Drives: fast Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,262	I wonder if I should wax the calipers to help preserve the finish think it'll work? __________________ BUILD RECORD

11-10-2011, 08:59 PM	#7
robg91z Drives: 1991 z28 & 2011 2LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 186	Ohh very nice something i wanted to do to my car too now i know how it would look on my car since ours r the same color i wanna try to see if i can fit in a brembo decal in there to make people think i have some lol __________________

12-25-2011, 08:41 PM	#10
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	From the pics (especially the 2nd to last one), it looks like you've painted the pads into place. Do your brakes still work? __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

11-09-2011, 10:20 PM	#2
habunow1 Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS, 2011 CG 1LT IPF SC Join Date: May 2011 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 448 View My Garage	nice job and where did you get the lettering

11-09-2011, 10:40 PM	#4
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	That looks great!!

12-25-2011, 07:53 PM	#9
rstr1212 ***elCitizen0Discipline Drives: 2010 2LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 7	What kit did you use? looks good

12-25-2011, 09:47 PM	#13
flyinlow89 Smoke Alotapotomous Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brechin, Ontario Posts: 955	Sorry man but I dont like how it looks with the pads and clips painted. But good work

12-25-2011, 11:48 PM	#14
Mach Drives: White M6 1LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 1,676	It might be difficult to take the pads off.. G2 paint is epoxy. Looks good though. Nice work. __________________ Pfadt Sway Bars - FE3 Suspension - Barton Shifter - IdealG's Clutch Master Cylinder - Trifecta - Vmax TB - Vararam Intake - MACE 25mm Insulator - Plenum Insulator - Ported/Gasket Matched Intake Manifold - Rx Catchcan - AAC DRL's - 4 Pack Aux Gauges - Steering Controls - AAC Afterburners - DIY Led Sidemarkers - ZL1 Front End Next mod: Done!

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