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Jtmurillo · 09-21-2020, 04:35 PM

Hello, I’m looking to get my 2010 Camaro SS calipers painted or powder coated. I’d prefer to do powder coating because I believe that is more durable. However, would i need to buy rebuild kits for the calipers once I get it back? Also how hard in general is it to get the calipers broken down just to the metal so they can be powder coated. Would the brakes need bled once putting the calipers back on? On the flip side, would it be worth it to just use a G2 kit with the calipers still on the car? I’ve heard good things but I want something that lasts long and looks good. Thanks for the input!

SSFury · 09-21-2020, 04:48 PM

The G2 kit looks amazing when its done. If you're trying to build a museum car.. powder coating is probably the way to go. But if its a daily driver, or a car to have fun with.. the G2 kit looks amazing. You can go a step beyond, and after paint apply Brembo stickers then spray 4-5 coats of gloss clear.. the result is amazing. And you don't have to tear them apart.. Just my 2 cents.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-21-2020, 04:53 PM

I would go powder coating, I did the G2 way a few years back and just didn't like the way they looked, looked "painted". lol. I had mine powder coated by Madison Powder Coating, you can find Kevin who did mine on FB. Or call him 608-721-6494. He offers an exchange program which is what I did as my Camaro was a daily. They looked so good I didn't want to install them, have been on the car for 2 trs now and still look new !!

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Jtmurillo · 09-21-2020, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

I would go powder coating, I did the G2 way a few years back and just didn't like the way they looked, looked "painted". lol. I had mine powder coated by Madison Powder Coating, you can find Kevin who did mine on FB. Or call him 608-721-6494. He offers an exchange program which is what I did as my Camaro was a daily. They looked so good I didn't want to install them, have been on the car for 2 trs now and still look new !!

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How much did he charge you? What was the turnaround time? We’re the calipers you received already built? Did you have to have the brakes bled once you put them back on?

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-21-2020, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtmurillo

How much did he charge you? What was the turnaround time? We’re the calipers you received already built? Did you have to have the brakes bled once you put them back on?

They cost me 1000 bucks of which 600 is a refundable core charge, so 400 is what it cost outright. If you have a set to send him, it would only be 400 bucks. The time from order to getting them I think was about 3 weeks because he had to wait for a core to come in and he had a lot back logged to catch up on, but is was well worth the wait. And yes when I got them back they were already rebuilt as he does that and YES, anytime you take the brakes apart you will need to "bleed" them to get the air out of the system.

Rock-It Man · 09-21-2020, 05:17 PM

Given it's a 2010 car, I would have the calipers rebuilt after painting.

Obviously, when you reinstall them, you have to bleed the brakes. And again, given the age of the car, the brake system should be flushed so that you have fresh brake fluid everywhere in the system.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-21-2020, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Given it's a 2010 car, I would have the calipers rebuilt after painting.

Obviously, when you reinstall them, you have to bleed the brakes. And again, given the age of the car, the brake system should be flushed so that you have fresh brake fluid everywhere in the system.

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Avenging Orange · 09-21-2020, 06:12 PM

I taped mine up on the car....roughed it up with some 200 grit and shot it with Rustoleum rattle can......bought some eBay Brembo stickers...and 5 years later, it still looks new.
Just sayin....
Good luck.
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ADVMax · 09-21-2020, 08:22 PM

I rattle canned mine and used a high temp sticker.

I went more subdued since my body color is silver, wheels are black.....

Note that the calipers have been painted for about a year before this photo.

EDIT 2: straightened up the photo!

InFiD3ViL · 09-21-2020, 08:56 PM

I used G2 on mine. It went on easy and looks great. But I am starting to get some chipping and pieces falling off. It started right where the holes are for the steel pins.

I was considering repainting with G2 again but I may just get them rebuilt and powder coated. Much better color options that way.

Jtmurillo · 09-21-2020, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I used G2 on mine. It went on easy and looks great. But I am starting to get some chipping and pieces falling off. It started right where the holes are for the steel pins.

I was considering repainting with G2 again but I may just get them rebuilt and powder coated. Much better color options that way.

That’s what I’m afraid of. I want to do it once so I may as well just spend the money and do it right.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-22-2020, 09:09 AM

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That’s what I’m afraid of. I want to do it once so I may as well just spend the money and do it right.

Yes sir, when I had mine done with the G2 they too started chipping aroune the bleed fittings. Do it once, do it right. Just sayin..

wasthatacop? · 09-22-2020, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtmurillo

Hello, I’m looking to get my 2010 Camaro SS calipers painted or powder coated. I’d prefer to do powder coating because I believe that is more durable. However, would i need to buy rebuild kits for the calipers once I get it back? Also how hard in general is it to get the calipers broken down just to the metal so they can be powder coated. Would the brakes need bled once putting the calipers back on? On the flip side, would it be worth it to just use a G2 kit with the calipers still on the car? I’ve heard good things but I want something that lasts long and looks good. Thanks for the input!

If you have the cash go and get them powder coated. I painted mine years ago for $10 and didn't have to take apart the calipers.

Royal Tiger · 09-25-2020, 11:00 PM

I used high temp caliper paint for mine. I’d like to powder coat one day.

09-21-2020, 04:35 PM	#1
Jtmurillo Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 91	Caliper Painting / Powder Coating Hello, I’m looking to get my 2010 Camaro SS calipers painted or powder coated. I’d prefer to do powder coating because I believe that is more durable. However, would i need to buy rebuild kits for the calipers once I get it back? Also how hard in general is it to get the calipers broken down just to the metal so they can be powder coated. Would the brakes need bled once putting the calipers back on? On the flip side, would it be worth it to just use a G2 kit with the calipers still on the car? I’ve heard good things but I want something that lasts long and looks good. Thanks for the input! Last edited by Jtmurillo; 09-21-2020 at 04:59 PM.

09-21-2020, 04:48 PM	#2
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	The G2 kit looks amazing when its done. If you're trying to build a museum car.. powder coating is probably the way to go. But if its a daily driver, or a car to have fun with.. the G2 kit looks amazing. You can go a step beyond, and after paint apply Brembo stickers then spray 4-5 coats of gloss clear.. the result is amazing. And you don't have to tear them apart.. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.

09-21-2020, 04:53 PM	#3
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	I would go powder coating, I did the G2 way a few years back and just didn't like the way they looked, looked "painted". lol. I had mine powder coated by Madison Powder Coating, you can find Kevin who did mine on FB. Or call him 608-721-6494. He offers an exchange program which is what I did as my Camaro was a daily. They looked so good I didn't want to install them, have been on the car for 2 trs now and still look new !! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

09-21-2020, 06:12 PM	#8
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I taped mine up on the car....roughed it up with some 200 grit and shot it with Rustoleum rattle can......bought some eBay Brembo stickers...and 5 years later, it still looks new. Just sayin.... Good luck. Attachment 1045071 Sorry, upside down...but you get the picture. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!! Last edited by Avenging Orange; 02-22-2021 at 03:11 PM.

09-21-2020, 08:22 PM	#9
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	I rattle canned mine and used a high temp sticker. I went more subdued since my body color is silver, wheels are black..... Note that the calipers have been painted for about a year before this photo. EDIT 2: straightened up the photo! Attached Images Last edited by ADVMax; 09-22-2020 at 12:47 PM.

09-21-2020, 05:17 PM	#6
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	Given it's a 2010 car, I would have the calipers rebuilt after painting. Obviously, when you reinstall them, you have to bleed the brakes. And again, given the age of the car, the brake system should be flushed so that you have fresh brake fluid everywhere in the system.

09-21-2020, 08:56 PM	#10
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	I used G2 on mine. It went on easy and looks great. But I am starting to get some chipping and pieces falling off. It started right where the holes are for the steel pins. I was considering repainting with G2 again but I may just get them rebuilt and powder coated. Much better color options that way. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

09-25-2020, 11:00 PM	#14
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I used high temp caliper paint for mine. I’d like to powder coat one day. Attached Images