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AMPM1678 · 08-09-2010, 08:09 PM

Im want to get my brake calipers painted yellow and get black BREMBO lettering on it. Anyone know any good places in the LA area to get this done?? And also how much would it cost? Thanks

Parshant

linkwpc · 08-10-2010, 07:37 AM

I would like this info too!

TripleB · 08-10-2010, 09:05 AM

Me too! Been wanting to paint mine since before I got the car and don't trust myself enough to do it on my own.

alfie43 · 08-10-2010, 09:30 AM

I would encourage you guys to paint them yourselves. If you do the brush on method, you will very pleased on how easy it was and how nice they will turn out. High temp decals are available on eBay for only a few dollars and in a variety of colors.

I would avoid aerosol cans...too messy. I bought the G-2 brand brush-on epoxy paint. It is very easy to apply and very durable. As you can see, I used red paint and silver Brembo decals.

Pssst! Don't tell anyone; I masked off the back sides of my calipers and only painted the sides and front face.

Alfie

AMPM1678 · 08-10-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alfie43

I would encourage you guys to paint them yourselves. If you do the brush on method, you will very pleased on how easy it was and how nice they will turn out. High temp decals are available on eBay for only a few dollars and in a variety of colors.

I would avoid aerosol cans...too messy. I bought the G-2 brand brush-on epoxy paint. It is very easy to apply and very durable. As you can see, I used red paint and silver Brembo decals.

Pssst! Don't tell anyone; I masked off the rear of my calipers and didn't paint the back sides.

Alfie

Thanks for the info but unfortunately I don't trust myself when it comes to painting. I couldn't paint for fer $hit in elementry school so I doubt I can paint a brake caliper LOL

The Stig · 08-10-2010, 12:33 PM

It's really easy. That's one of the first things I'm doing when my girl arrives. Just have to make sure to tape off the rotors.

TripleB · 08-10-2010, 10:18 PM

i don't have any jackstands to take my wheels off :(

AMPM1678 · 08-10-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleB

i don't have any jackstands to take my wheels off :(

I don't even have a place to do it in I don't have a garage if I were to do this Id probably end up doin the painting in the parkin lot of my apartment building.

SA CHEVY · 08-10-2010, 10:28 PM

Where'd you pick up your paint Alfie? Seems like a pretty easy job to tackle on a Sunday...

2010 SSRS · 08-10-2010, 10:35 PM

those look awesome

CaniacFan · 08-10-2010, 10:41 PM

Yes, more info Alfie... I'm looking for Victory Red. Do you clearcoat over the decals to keep them from peeling off??? You brushed those while on your car?? I think anybody can do that. Can you get OEM paint with the flecks of metallic in it??

What's the diff between paint and powdercoating?

Thankx in advance for any info here. Lori

SA CHEVY · 08-10-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CaniacFan

Yes, more info Alfie... I'm looking for Victory Red. Do you clearcoat over the decals to keep them from peeling off??? You brushed those while on your car?? I think anybody can do that. Can you get OEM paint with the flecks of metallic in it??

What's the diff between paint and powdercoating?

Thankx in advance for any info here. Lori

Lori,

It's my understanding the difference between paint and powdercoating is that paint is applied while the powdercoat is actually "baked" into whatever the item is. I may be mistaken though...

Actually found a brief description of what powdercoat is...here yah go:

The powder used in powder coating contains finely ground charged particles of pigment and resin that are sprayed onto a metal or aluminum surface. Because the powder is electrically charged, it sticks or adheres to the electrically grounded metal or aluminum surface and then, to ensure that it lasts for years and years, it is heated and fused into a smooth coating in a curing oven.

ICEMAN 316 · 08-12-2010, 09:34 PM

Take it to C&C Collision talk to Nathan and tell him Bing sent you. They're one of the best shops in So. Cal. Here's their info:

C&C Collision
826 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA. 91105
(626) 794-5323

The Jerk · 08-12-2010, 10:21 PM

I might know of a place where to work on them...

08-09-2010, 08:09 PM	#1
AMPM1678 AMPM95 Drives: 2010 RY Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rowland Heights,California Posts: 598 View My Garage	Getting my brake calipers painted Where to go?? Im want to get my brake calipers painted yellow and get black BREMBO lettering on it. Anyone know any good places in the LA area to get this done?? And also how much would it cost? Thanks Parshant

08-10-2010, 07:37 AM	#2
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	I would like this info too! __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

08-10-2010, 09:05 AM	#3
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	Me too! Been wanting to paint mine since before I got the car and don't trust myself enough to do it on my own. __________________

08-10-2010, 09:30 AM	#4
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	I would encourage you guys to paint them yourselves. If you do the brush on method, you will very pleased on how easy it was and how nice they will turn out. High temp decals are available on eBay for only a few dollars and in a variety of colors. I would avoid aerosol cans...too messy. I bought the G-2 brand brush-on epoxy paint. It is very easy to apply and very durable. As you can see, I used red paint and silver Brembo decals. Pssst! Don't tell anyone; I masked off the back sides of my calipers and only painted the sides and front face. Alfie Attached Images __________________ Last edited by alfie43; 08-10-2010 at 01:29 PM.

08-10-2010, 12:33 PM	#6
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	It's really easy. That's one of the first things I'm doing when my girl arrives. Just have to make sure to tape off the rotors. __________________

08-10-2010, 10:18 PM	#7
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	i don't have any jackstands to take my wheels off :( __________________

08-10-2010, 10:28 PM	#9
SA CHEVY "HILLARY" Drives: "HILLARY" :D Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 1,922 View My Garage	Where'd you pick up your paint Alfie? Seems like a pretty easy job to tackle on a Sunday... __________________ 2010 Camaro SS2 L99 Aircharger, Straightpiped, DT long tubes, Dyno tune by Cal Speed 384 HP & 392 Ft/Lbs. 13.203 @ 107.13 mph at Camaro5FestII

08-10-2010, 10:35 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	those look awesome __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

08-10-2010, 10:41 PM	#11
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Yes, more info Alfie... I'm looking for Victory Red. Do you clearcoat over the decals to keep them from peeling off??? You brushed those while on your car?? I think anybody can do that. Can you get OEM paint with the flecks of metallic in it?? What's the diff between paint and powdercoating? Thankx in advance for any info here. Lori

08-12-2010, 09:34 PM	#13
ICEMAN 316 Drives: FAST Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 299	Take it to C&C Collision talk to Nathan and tell him Bing sent you. They're one of the best shops in So. Cal. Here's their info: C&C Collision 826 S. Arroyo Parkway Pasadena, CA. 91105 (626) 794-5323

08-12-2010, 10:21 PM	#14
The Jerk Here but not really here. Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 33°58'45"N/118°1'54"W Posts: 698 View My Garage	I might know of a place where to work on them... __________________

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