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Synner · 07-19-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

I was thinking the same thing... What do you think about contaminating the internals of the caliper? any risk of that?

If masked properly then no machined surfaces will be touched by blast media. And if cleaned/prepped properly then there should be no contamination. Much like painting the most important step is the cleaning/prep. I did coating for a few years, never had an issue with contamination if I took my time and cleaned the right way. I also never had an adhesion issue over time.

*GTAHVIT* · 07-19-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

If masked properly then no machined surfaces will be touched by blast media. And if cleaned/prepped properly then there should be no contamination. Much like painting the most important step is the cleaning/prep. I did coating for a few years, never had an issue with contamination if I took my time and cleaned the right way. I also never had an adhesion issue over time.

Awesome. I kinda figured this whole issue comes down to the attention to detail they have during the process. I should have them back tomorrow.

600hp-lpe · 07-19-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Awesome. I kinda figured this whole issue comes down to the attention to detail they have during the process. I should have them back tomorrow.

You are lucky. My local powder coating shop is at least 6 weeks out for anything.

JusticePete · 07-19-2012, 09:12 PM

These numbers are after the cool down lap taken as soon as the car was in the pit area. They were significantly higher on track. It is a safe bet they were well over 400 degrees.

ss/rs-matt · 08-20-2012, 08:28 PM

Any update on how they came out? I'm having mine done and am a little concerned about the seals.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-20-2012, 09:26 PM

oops, totally forgot about this thread.

All is well. As far as the calipers go, after talking with Mike (thepowdercoater) he said that he prefers to carefully remove and reinstall the pistsons and seals but says that it's normally safe to leave them in.

I would have removed them myself but I didn't want to jacke em up and have to pay for the new piston/seal kit. I couldn't find a kit for just the seals. And the piston/seal kit was pretty pricey for the CTSV calipers.

We did a complete system flush to try and help get any remaining contaminants out of the calipers.

I've got about 1500 miles on them and zero problems.

ss/rs-matt · 08-20-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

oops, totally forgot about this thread.

All is well. As far as the calipers go, after talking with Mike (thepowdercoater) he said that he prefers to carefully remove and reinstall the pistsons and seals but says that it's normally safe to leave them in.

I would have removed them myself but I didn't want to jacke em up and have to pay for the new piston/seal kit. I couldn't find a kit for just the seals. And the piston/seal kit was pretty pricey for the CTSV calipers.

We did a complete system flush to try and help get any remaining contaminants out of the calipers.

I've got about 1500 miles on them and zero problems.

Awesome thanks! Any pics?

*GTAHVIT* · 08-21-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

Awesome thanks! Any pics?

Before

After

ss/rs-matt · 08-21-2012, 11:02 AM

Nice! Came out great.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-21-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

Nice! Came out great.

Thanks very much!

PQ · 08-21-2012, 01:13 PM

Whoa. 2 keyboards. You must be important.

If those brake calipers scratch that desk it's coming out of your pay.

slicktempo · 08-22-2012, 07:29 PM

I would remove the seals. It's simply not worth the risk, as these are your BRAKES! Why risk it?

ss/rs-matt · 08-22-2012, 09:55 PM

Just got mine back from the powder coater today. Im thrilled with the results!

*GTAHVIT* · 08-23-2012, 09:09 AM

Nice! I need to get some brembo decals.

What size decal did you go with?

08-20-2012, 08:28 PM	#33
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	Any update on how they came out? I'm having mine done and am a little concerned about the seals. __________________ "Want to know whats cooler than your murdered out Honda Civic? ...Any Audi." Daniel Tosh

08-20-2012, 09:26 PM	#34
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	oops, totally forgot about this thread. All is well. As far as the calipers go, after talking with Mike (thepowdercoater) he said that he prefers to carefully remove and reinstall the pistsons and seals but says that it's normally safe to leave them in. I would have removed them myself but I didn't want to jacke em up and have to pay for the new piston/seal kit. I couldn't find a kit for just the seals. And the piston/seal kit was pretty pricey for the CTSV calipers. We did a complete system flush to try and help get any remaining contaminants out of the calipers. I've got about 1500 miles on them and zero problems. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

08-21-2012, 11:02 AM	#37
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	Nice! Came out great. __________________ "Want to know whats cooler than your murdered out Honda Civic? ...Any Audi." Daniel Tosh

08-21-2012, 01:13 PM	#39
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Whoa. 2 keyboards. You must be important. If those brake calipers scratch that desk it's coming out of your pay. __________________

08-22-2012, 09:55 PM	#41
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	Just got mine back from the powder coater today. Im thrilled with the results! __________________ "Want to know whats cooler than your murdered out Honda Civic? ...Any Audi." Daniel Tosh

07-19-2012, 09:12 PM	#32
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	These numbers are after the cool down lap taken as soon as the car was in the pit area. They were significantly higher on track. It is a safe bet they were well over 400 degrees.

08-22-2012, 07:29 PM	#40
slicktempo Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calabasas Posts: 132	I would remove the seals. It's simply not worth the risk, as these are your BRAKES! Why risk it?

08-23-2012, 09:09 AM	#42
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Nice! I need to get some brembo decals. What size decal did you go with? __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."