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camguynj · 04-13-2018, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

Very nice! I did mine the same way 3-1/2 years ago and they are still in good shape.

Did you clear coat the decals?

SS PANTHER · 04-13-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Did you clear coat the decals?

I did. I used the large white “Brembo” only decals instead of the Chevrolet.

SSEssence · 04-13-2018, 10:23 AM

That's great to hear SS Panther, instills some confidence in G2, has the clear coat held up? What kind of clear coat did you use? Your's looks great!

SS PANTHER · 04-13-2018, 10:40 AM

Thanks SSEssence. I don’t remember the clear I used, but, I only cleared the decals and they have held up nicely.

orange devil · 04-13-2018, 02:28 PM

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After contemplating on color forever, finally decided to order a G2 brush on caliper paint kit in red from Amazon. I picked up some foam and detail brushes and a metal bristle brush and tackled this job this weekend.

First, I wiped down all the calipers with soapy water and let them dry. Then I sprayed them with the brake cleaner supplied with the G2 kit and used the metal bristle brush to make sure all the dirt was off and scuff up the surface area.

Second, I went in and masked off the brake discs/lines and brake pad areas and some of the fittings on the back of the caliper. Please ignore the rusty brake rotor hats, that will be a project for another day.

Third, I started with the brush supplied by G2 but found the strokes to dry uneven, so I finished the last 3 coats with the foam brush which resulted in a more even finish. Overall 4 coats with 20 minute drying time in between. I waited 24 hours to pull off the masking and applied the heat resistant decals I got off ebay.

Overall, super happy with the finished product. It looks factory and the paint dries flat and self levels with a nice glossy shine. I've gotten quite a few compliments on how it looks factory. If you have a full day to get this done, I recommend it. It's not a hard process but time consuming. Also wear a mask as the fumes from the paint are brutal! Enjoy the pics!

the red paint really matches spot-on with your rest of suspension parts

davesnever · 04-13-2018, 04:06 PM

I sprayed mine with VHT engine block paint. 2 coats of chevy orange, decals and cleared about a month later after noticing the decals didn't like to stay white lol.But this is 3 years old as well now as you can see the brembo pins have been removed to do the pads since then.

orange devil · 04-13-2018, 04:19 PM

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I sprayed mine with VHT engine block paint. 2 coats of chevy orange, decals and cleared about a month later after noticing the decals didn't like to stay white lol.But this is 3 years old as well now as you can see the brembo pins have been removed to do the pads since then.

That is still holding up really good

davesnever · 04-13-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis66

That is still holding up really good

Only summer driven, otherwise they would be trash by now lol!

Mitsurs01 · 04-13-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

Thanks SSEssence. I don’t remember the clear I used, but, I only cleared the decals and they have held up nicely.

Do you Daily Drive yours?

SS PANTHER · 04-14-2018, 02:55 AM

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Do you Daily Drive yours?

No. Just hard weekend drives.

SSEssence · 04-16-2018, 10:38 AM

I will post up after a while to show some wear photos, so far so good.

mr_honez · 04-16-2018, 11:00 AM

Your beautiful ride just gets more and more gorgeous sir!

SSEssence · 04-16-2018, 11:47 AM

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Your beautiful ride just gets more and more gorgeous sir!

Thank you bud, appreciate the kind words!

joshnmn · 04-17-2018, 09:17 PM

time to update the sig!

04-13-2018, 10:23 AM	#17
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,801 View My Garage	That's great to hear SS Panther, instills some confidence in G2, has the clear coat held up? What kind of clear coat did you use? Your's looks great! __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

04-13-2018, 04:06 PM	#20
davesnever Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Richmond Hill ,Ontario, Canada Posts: 780 View My Garage	I sprayed mine with VHT engine block paint. 2 coats of chevy orange, decals and cleared about a month later after noticing the decals didn't like to stay white lol.But this is 3 years old as well now as you can see the brembo pins have been removed to do the pads since then. Attached Images

04-16-2018, 10:38 AM	#25
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,801 View My Garage	I will post up after a while to show some wear photos, so far so good. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

04-16-2018, 11:00 AM	#26
mr_honez Wifey Lover Drives: 2013 Crystal Red 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bastrop, Texas Posts: 1,541 View My Garage	Your beautiful ride just gets more and more gorgeous sir! __________________

04-13-2018, 10:40 AM	#18
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Thanks SSEssence. I don’t remember the clear I used, but, I only cleared the decals and they have held up nicely.

04-17-2018, 09:17 PM	#28
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	time to update the sig!