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CAMAROssRS · 05-03-2012, 11:30 PM

Ok, So I call Livernois Motor sports here in Michigan and i tell them I have a 2010 camaro SS and I've been considering powdercoating my Brembo calipers to a red color and ask how much, They say $1600.00

That's to take them off and the whole process and what not. I didn't even consider that but what are your thoughts????

Aslo I called another company and asked how much to just paint them while still on the car and they quoted me $200.00 so I think i'm going that route as I'm not going to do it myself as most people have just because. Is that a fair price? Also this company quoted $600.00 to powdercoat.

Don't mean to put any company's on blast but Livernois Motorsports is out their mind

infernostripes! · 05-03-2012, 11:31 PM

nope! not at all I got quoted 600 to powder coat my rims and fix the scuffs

nitto85 · 05-03-2012, 11:32 PM

Mike the powder coater is your answer. He charges like $300, and his work is as good if not better than anybody around. Even has cores (with a core charge) if you need it.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64503

FresnoStateDogs · 05-03-2012, 11:33 PM

I just bought genuine GM SS red covers and I think they look awesome. $200. Installation was crazy easy, and I get less break dust on my rims.

Nutro · 05-03-2012, 11:36 PM

Mike can do them for a few bucks less haha

CAMAROssRS · 05-03-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by infernostripes!

nope! not at all I got quoted 600 to powder coat my rims and fix the scuffs

I may have confused you, sorry. The second company I called quoted me $600.00 to powdercoat which I think is fair from what i've heard from people on this forum but Livernois Motorsports quoted $1600.00

awfarley · 05-03-2012, 11:42 PM

Livernois is outta their minds. I've seen people on here get their wheels PC'ed for a few hundred bucks. I would hope they misunderstood you and quoted somethig else.

2ssRSinIN · 05-03-2012, 11:53 PM

i got all 4 of my wheels done gloss black for 250 and another 100 bucks to take the tires off and put back on.

mikeSS · 05-04-2012, 01:37 AM

i would never think to go to livernois for a job like this. a place that specializes powder coats is going to be cheaper. idk livernois is more of a performance shop more than anything.

PM Designs · 05-04-2012, 01:42 AM

Wonder if they didn't quote you for a a set of red brake calipers, not on having the current ones powder coated.

CAMAROssRS · 05-04-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

i would never think to go to livernois for a job like this. a place that specializes powder coats is going to be cheaper. idk livernois is more of a performance shop more than anything.

You are right but I work in the area and thought I'd give them a call. They are big on performance but charge an arm and a leg for anything they do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PM Designs

Wonder if they didn't quote you for a a set of red brake calipers, not on having the current ones powder coated.

Nope, definitily no mix up. He clearly understood me and even explained the process and said it would cost $1600.

christianmotox · 05-04-2012, 02:23 AM

1600 Is a rape.

You Can take them off you're self it's only 2 bolts per caliper. The whole thing would cost you 300 bucs.

Revo1 · 05-04-2012, 02:27 AM

Tell em to stuff it. If you remove your own brakes, you should be able to get this done for $300.

jbsrace1 · 05-04-2012, 05:47 AM

Not defending anyone but to do true powder coating the calipers will have to be taken off, completely disassembled as no rubber or plastic can go into the oven. Sand blasted then sprayed and cooked in the oven. Re-assembled put back on the car and bleed the brakes.

Just general guess
Take off and tear down 1.5 hrs, clean and prep for coating 1 hr, spray and bake 1 hr, re-assemble & inspect 1 hr, re-install and bleed 1.5 hrs That's 5 hrs plus materials and they are probably figuring this per Caliper.

05-03-2012, 11:30 PM	#1
CAMAROssRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Bloomfield, Mi Posts: 127 View My Garage	Was quoted $1600.00 to powderocat Brembos Ok, So I call Livernois Motor sports here in Michigan and i tell them I have a 2010 camaro SS and I've been considering powdercoating my Brembo calipers to a red color and ask how much, They say $1600.00 That's to take them off and the whole process and what not. I didn't even consider that but what are your thoughts???? Aslo I called another company and asked how much to just paint them while still on the car and they quoted me $200.00 so I think i'm going that route as I'm not going to do it myself as most people have just because. Is that a fair price? Also this company quoted $600.00 to powdercoat. Don't mean to put any company's on blast but Livernois Motorsports is out their mind __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS Black on Black American Thunder Flowmaster 817481 K&N CAI

05-03-2012, 11:33 PM	#4
FresnoStateDogs Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 272	I just bought genuine GM SS red covers and I think they look awesome. $200. Installation was crazy easy, and I get less break dust on my rims. __________________ Spiral Ported TB, K&N Typhoon, JBA Performance Cat-back, RX catch can and Oil Breather.

05-03-2012, 11:36 PM	#5
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	Mike can do them for a few bucks less haha __________________ L99 With a Maggie

05-04-2012, 02:23 AM	#12
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	1600 Is a rape. You Can take them off you're self it's only 2 bolts per caliper. The whole thing would cost you 300 bucs. __________________

05-04-2012, 02:27 AM	#13
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Tell em to stuff it. If you remove your own brakes, you should be able to get this done for $300. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

05-03-2012, 11:31 PM	#2
infernostripes! Drives: 2010 1ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburg Texas Posts: 669	nope! not at all I got quoted 600 to powder coat my rims and fix the scuffs

05-03-2012, 11:32 PM	#3
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	Mike the powder coater is your answer. He charges like $300, and his work is as good if not better than anybody around. Even has cores (with a core charge) if you need it. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64503

05-03-2012, 11:42 PM	#7
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	Livernois is outta their minds. I've seen people on here get their wheels PC'ed for a few hundred bucks. I would hope they misunderstood you and quoted somethig else.

05-03-2012, 11:53 PM	#8
2ssRSinIN Drives: 11 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 12	i got all 4 of my wheels done gloss black for 250 and another 100 bucks to take the tires off and put back on.

05-04-2012, 01:37 AM	#9
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i would never think to go to livernois for a job like this. a place that specializes powder coats is going to be cheaper. idk livernois is more of a performance shop more than anything.

05-04-2012, 01:42 AM	#10
PM Designs Drives: 2011 Camaro, 99 Silverado , 69 C-10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 256	Wonder if they didn't quote you for a a set of red brake calipers, not on having the current ones powder coated.

05-04-2012, 05:47 AM	#14
jbsrace1 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 211	Not defending anyone but to do true powder coating the calipers will have to be taken off, completely disassembled as no rubber or plastic can go into the oven. Sand blasted then sprayed and cooked in the oven. Re-assembled put back on the car and bleed the brakes. Just general guess Take off and tear down 1.5 hrs, clean and prep for coating 1 hr, spray and bake 1 hr, re-assemble & inspect 1 hr, re-install and bleed 1.5 hrs That's 5 hrs plus materials and they are probably figuring this per Caliper.