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Yellow_Glide · 10-24-2011, 11:27 PM

did mine a few weeks back - not too bad,

IOM Black Diamond · 10-25-2011, 01:37 AM

Looks good. Nice job

He11bent · 12-28-2013, 07:55 AM

This is a great write up and the results look great!

I did mine a bit different. I removed the caliper and the disk mostly because the disc was rusted and looked terrible. I still used the Duplicolor paint but used the spray paint. Additionally, I used 'Chevy Orange' and then applied a Brembo hi temp decal and then used hi temp 'Duplicolor Clear' paint with several coats. You can used the engine enamel ($6) or the caliper paint as they are both rated to 500*. The engine enamel has a larger variety of colors. This paint dries really fast which to me was a huge plus! I bought a one man bleeder kit ($13) so I could bleed the breaks myself without getting and break fluid on my fresh paint.

**NOTE: For those of you that don't know, break fluid will quickly destroy the paint you just applied so if you remove the calipers, use a bleeder kit or at least a piece of tubing to guide the fluid into a container to collect the brake fluid when bleeding. I recommend you buy the clear tubing from a pet shop used for fish tanks. It's the perfect size and you can see if there is air still coming out.**

ranlights78 · 12-28-2013, 11:44 PM

Any pics of the paints you used? Where did you pick them up from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by He11bent

This is a great write up and the results look great!

I did mine a bit different. I removed the caliper and the disk mostly because the disc was rusted and looked terrible. I still used the Duplicolor paint but used the spray paint. Additionally, I used 'Chevy Orange' and then applied a Brembo hi temp decal and then used hi temp 'Duplicolor Clear' paint with several coats. You can used the engine enamel ($6) or the caliper paint as they are both rated to 500*. The engine enamel has a larger variety of colors. This paint dries really fast which to me was a huge plus! I bought a one man bleeder kit ($13) so I could bleed the breaks myself without getting and break fluid on my fresh paint.

**NOTE: For those of you that don't know, break fluid will quickly destroy the e did paint you just applied so if you remove the calipers, use a bleeder kit or at least a piece of tubing to guide the fluid into a container to collect the brake fluid when bleeding. I recommend you buy the clear tubing from a pet shop used for fish tanks. It's the perfect size and you can see if there is air still coming out.**

He11bent · 01-03-2014, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranlights78

Any pics of the paints you used? Where did you pick them up from?

They sell it at advance auto parts and autozone.

shennessy · 02-06-2014, 08:01 AM

awesome job, doing this soon! What size decals are those? Having trouble finding the right size.

Awdition · 02-06-2014, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shennessy

awesome job, doing this soon! What size decals are those? Having trouble finding the right size.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200848743598...B:3160&vxp=mtr

shennessy · 02-06-2014, 04:45 PM

I was hoping to find the size of the ones used here, that just say Brembo.

Awdition · 02-06-2014, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shennessy

I was hoping to find the size of the ones used here, that just say Brembo.

Look at the sellers store

Chevrolet is 4"

If you go for the brembo only it is 3.75"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BREMBO-Calip...item2ec347b31e

shennessy · 02-07-2014, 07:41 AM

is that the size you used?

Awdition · 02-09-2014, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shennessy

is that the size you used?

I have the Chevrolet/Brembo combination to look like stock. And they look perfect. The Brembo only (3.75") will be perfect too.

Natti337 · 08-01-2014, 10:04 PM

There is nooo way I have the balls to do this myself and I don't really have a handyman that can help, how much do you think I would be charged by a shop to get my calipers painted? I really love the way it looks when they are painted red. Thank you in advance

Imdyinhere · 08-16-2014, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natti337

There is nooo way I have the balls to do this myself and I don't really have a handyman that can help, how much do you think I would be charged by a shop to get my calipers painted? I really love the way it looks when they are painted red. Thank you in advance

I asked a friend who does this at his shop and he told me about $100 per axle. It involves taking off the calipers and then bleeding the brakes after they finish. $125 if you go powder coat. So, $400-$500 basically.

However, if you are comfortable removing the wheels from your Camaro then you can do this. Even if you only do one wheel at a time. The trick is to be patient, take your time. Make an afternoon out of it.

YoungMulaBaby · 08-16-2014, 08:58 PM

Took me about two days (2 calipers per day), to finish my calipers. But they turned out amazing! Thanks Snoopy

10-24-2011, 11:27 PM	#29
Yellow_Glide Drives: 2011 1LT "Chakita". 04 Yota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 823	did mine a few weeks back - not too bad, Attached Images __________________ Hi, my name is Chakita. I have cams!!!! Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3847083

10-25-2011, 01:37 AM	#30
IOM Black Diamond HT5 COTW 1/21/13 Drives: 2010 Camaro Inferno 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pleasant Hill, Or Posts: 2,486	Looks good. Nice job __________________

12-28-2013, 07:55 AM	#31
He11bent Drives: 2019 2SS Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 671	This is a great write up and the results look great! I did mine a bit different. I removed the caliper and the disk mostly because the disc was rusted and looked terrible. I still used the Duplicolor paint but used the spray paint. Additionally, I used 'Chevy Orange' and then applied a Brembo hi temp decal and then used hi temp 'Duplicolor Clear' paint with several coats. You can used the engine enamel ($6) or the caliper paint as they are both rated to 500. The engine enamel has a larger variety of colors. This paint dries really fast which to me was a huge plus! I bought a one man bleeder kit ($13) so I could bleed the breaks myself without getting and break fluid on my fresh paint. NOTE: For those of you that don't know, break fluid will quickly destroy the paint you just applied so if you remove the calipers, use a bleeder kit or at least a piece of tubing to guide the fluid into a container to collect the brake fluid when bleeding. I recommend you buy the clear tubing from a pet shop used for fish tanks. It's the perfect size and you can see if there is air still coming out.* __________________ \(^^^)/ <--A Smile From He11 Escort 360 MAXX w/DIYGen5 hardwire Harness K&N AirCharger Cold Air Intake Sound Tube Delete

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02-06-2014, 08:01 AM	#34
shennessy Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Edition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 46	awesome job, doing this soon! What size decals are those? Having trouble finding the right size.

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