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bradshaw · 03-28-2015, 10:42 PM

I attached the calipers to a heavy wire hung from my ceiling to make painting much easier.

ActNup NY · 03-29-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bradshaw

I attached the calipers to a heavy wire hung from my ceiling to make painting much easier.

did get any over spray on your car?

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caviss · 03-30-2015, 01:09 PM

Those look awesome! Definitely going to be doing this soon!

bradshaw · 03-30-2015, 02:21 PM

I covered with plastic.

thkfast · 04-02-2015, 02:23 AM

Yes, yes, yes! Genius thought - calipers suspended from the ceiling along with the cheap-o cover. No need to disconnect brake lines. Perfect.

Let's see the end result if you don't mind!

bradshaw · 04-02-2015, 02:13 PM

Result

thkfast · 04-03-2015, 12:48 AM

scdude37 · 04-06-2015, 11:14 AM

Thanks for writing this up. I know its been awhile, but I wanted to subscribe so I can come back to it later when I paint mine.

Homeless Man · 05-21-2015, 12:10 AM

I plan on doing this without taking off the caliper. Has anyone else done it like that and does it still come out good? Also, what was the point of the enamel. Will it look worst if I don't use it? And is 10 coats of clear coat look good. I want it durable and shiny like powdercoated. Thanks.

catonfarm · 05-21-2015, 09:45 AM

I did mine about a month ago. Yes, they look awesome. A couple points worth noting:
1) read&follow the instructions on the paint can about thickness of the coats you apply and how much time in between. (Initial coat is light; additional coats are heavier; about 10-15 minutes between; all coats take place over an hour period)
2) don't skimp on the clear coat. Very important to avoid chips. Follow the same timing & thickness process as the color coat above.
3) all the extra time and effort you put into preparing to paint (e.g. cleaning, sanding, degreaser) pays off in spades.
4) be very very careful when mounting your tires back on after all the painting. One little bump will chip the newly cured paint very easily.
5) the longer you let the finished product cure (meaning all of the coats; not each layer) before reassembly & driving.... the better.

Homeless Man · 05-21-2015, 08:23 PM

Good advice. Anyone have answers to my post right above his?

satxrider · 05-23-2015, 09:04 PM

Yes, you can paint without removing. No need for 10 coats of clear however. I only used 3 coats of paint and 3 of clear, after adding the decals.

Low Saturn · 05-25-2015, 08:26 PM

Did mine as well. Also changed the pads and rotors.

Tricksta · 05-25-2015, 09:06 PM

Will be painting mine in white this weekend

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03-28-2015, 10:42 PM	#57
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 158 View My Garage	I attached the calipers to a heavy wire hung from my ceiling to make painting much easier. Attached Images

03-30-2015, 02:21 PM	#60
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 158 View My Garage	I covered with plastic. Attached Images

04-02-2015, 02:23 AM	#61
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Yes, yes, yes! Genius thought - calipers suspended from the ceiling along with the cheap-o cover. No need to disconnect brake lines. Perfect. Let's see the end result if you don't mind! __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

04-02-2015, 02:13 PM	#62
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 158 View My Garage	Result Result Attached Images

04-03-2015, 12:48 AM	#63
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	__________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

03-30-2015, 01:09 PM	#59
caviss Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1	Those look awesome! Definitely going to be doing this soon!

04-06-2015, 11:14 AM	#64
scdude37 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hebron Posts: 134	Thanks for writing this up. I know its been awhile, but I wanted to subscribe so I can come back to it later when I paint mine. __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro LS3 CAI- Roto Fab

05-21-2015, 12:10 AM	#65
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	I plan on doing this without taking off the caliper. Has anyone else done it like that and does it still come out good? Also, what was the point of the enamel. Will it look worst if I don't use it? And is 10 coats of clear coat look good. I want it durable and shiny like powdercoated. Thanks. __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

05-21-2015, 09:45 AM	#66
catonfarm Drives: 2012 45th Convertible 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 17 View My Garage	DIY: 1LE-look Red Painted Brake Calipers I did mine about a month ago. Yes, they look awesome. A couple points worth noting: 1) read&follow the instructions on the paint can about thickness of the coats you apply and how much time in between. (Initial coat is light; additional coats are heavier; about 10-15 minutes between; all coats take place over an hour period) 2) don't skimp on the clear coat. Very important to avoid chips. Follow the same timing & thickness process as the color coat above. 3) all the extra time and effort you put into preparing to paint (e.g. cleaning, sanding, degreaser) pays off in spades. 4) be very very careful when mounting your tires back on after all the painting. One little bump will chip the newly cured paint very easily. 5) the longer you let the finished product cure (meaning all of the coats; not each layer) before reassembly & driving.... the better. __________________ 2012 45th 2SS Convertible M6 Plainfield, IL

05-21-2015, 08:23 PM	#67
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Good advice. Anyone have answers to my post right above his? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

05-23-2015, 09:04 PM	#68
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	Yes, you can paint without removing. No need for 10 coats of clear however. I only used 3 coats of paint and 3 of clear, after adding the decals. __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

05-25-2015, 08:26 PM	#69
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Did mine as well. Also changed the pads and rotors. __________________

05-25-2015, 09:06 PM	#70
Tricksta Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Leipsic,Ohio Posts: 3,811 View My Garage	DIY: 1LE-look Red Painted Brake Calipers Will be painting mine in white this weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Modifications GM Dark Tail Lights / 3rd Brake Light & Reflectors \| LED Reverse Lights \| Diode Dynamics Side Markers \| Borla "ATAK" Cat Back Exhaust