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CamaroLS · 01-04-2014, 09:40 PM

What about VHT caliper paint? It is rated for a higher temperature.

IOM Black Diamond · 01-05-2014, 12:01 AM

Nice write up. I wonder how the clear will hold up to the heat.

h018871 · 01-05-2014, 07:58 AM

great way to use the trash sack! sweet idea

Blk-Ice · 01-05-2014, 08:21 AM

thkfast · 01-05-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroLS

What about VHT caliper paint? It is rated for a higher temperature.

Nice write up BlownSS! I plan to attempt this myself as well (instead of spending the big bucks on Mike's Powdercoating - which always looks perfect!). I purchased VHT SP148 Engine Enamel Light Gray Primer Can - 11oz, VHT SP731 Real Red Brake Caliper Paint Can - 11oz and VHT SP145 Engine Enamel Gloss Clear Can - 11oz.

My plan is to unbolt the calipers so I can hit them from all angles, prep them like described above, shoot the primer, then the Red, then apply "Brembo" stickers, then shoot them with the clear.

I'm also going to paint the rotor hats with my "secret find" absolute best non-offensive neutral colored Dupli-Color Engine Enamel Ceramic 500 degree DE1651 Cast Coat Iron spray paint that O'Reilys Auto Parts carries. This holds up great and keeps the rotors from rusting.

I agree, you just gotta take your time and do it right.

CamaroLS · 01-06-2014, 09:17 PM

Great write up!! I think I will wait till spring to paint mine and I have to upgrade to my stainless steel brake lines so I think I will take them off the car to paint.

h018871 · 01-10-2014, 04:31 AM

Everyone that will remove the calipers:
REMEMBER you must replace the caliper bolts. They are single use torque to yield. The last thing you want to happen is to have them fail in a panic stop
They are cheap, get them from your dealer

CamaroLS · 01-10-2014, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h018871

Everyone that will remove the calipers:
REMEMBER you must replace the caliper bolts. They are single use torque to yield. The last thing you want to happen is to have them fail in a panic stop
They are cheap, get them from your dealer

Do you or anyone know the item numbers for the bolts and copper washers for the calipers?

h018871 · 01-11-2014, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroLS

Do you or anyone know the item numbers for the bolts and copper washers for the calipers?

i do not know the item number, but the front caliper/spindle bolts are GM 11570788

Fish-man · 01-23-2014, 01:06 PM

how well were you able to get paint onto the back (inboard) side of the calipers?

shennessy · 02-06-2014, 08:58 AM

awesome job, doing this soon! What size decals are those? Having trouble finding the right size.

Awdition · 02-06-2014, 05:01 PM

OP - did you remove the brake pads or just the retaining clips?

Thanks for the DIY post.

98Chevyman · 02-10-2014, 09:21 PM

Who sells the Brembo decal, I just did my Brembos with the caliper paint as you used and also used a high temp clear.

BlownSS · 02-17-2014, 09:00 AM

sorry,, ive been away for a bit. I did take the pads out to paint. I got the brembo decals off of ebay and believe they are 3.5 long and 3/4 tall

01-05-2014, 12:01 AM	#16
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01-10-2014, 04:31 AM	#21
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,768	Everyone that will remove the calipers: REMEMBER you must replace the caliper bolts. They are single use torque to yield. The last thing you want to happen is to have them fail in a panic stop They are cheap, get them from your dealer __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

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01-04-2014, 09:40 PM	#15
CamaroLS Drives: 2014 Blue Ray Met. Camaro 1SS Vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,519	What about VHT caliper paint? It is rated for a higher temperature.

01-06-2014, 09:17 PM	#20
CamaroLS Drives: 2014 Blue Ray Met. Camaro 1SS Vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,519	Great write up!! I think I will wait till spring to paint mine and I have to upgrade to my stainless steel brake lines so I think I will take them off the car to paint.

01-23-2014, 01:06 PM	#24
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,015	how well were you able to get paint onto the back (inboard) side of the calipers?

02-06-2014, 08:58 AM	#25
shennessy Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Edition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 46	awesome job, doing this soon! What size decals are those? Having trouble finding the right size.

02-10-2014, 09:21 PM	#27
98Chevyman Dreams of Tiretoating Drives: 98SS Camaro tiretoater ,11 SS Ls3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 16	Who sells the Brembo decal, I just did my Brembos with the caliper paint as you used and also used a high temp clear.

02-17-2014, 09:00 AM	#28
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	sorry,, ive been away for a bit. I did take the pads out to paint. I got the brembo decals off of ebay and believe they are 3.5 long and 3/4 tall __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.