Painted my calipers..

**nichoLaS1** · 01-08-2011, 11:42 AM

So finally after I just couldn't stand lookin at my calipers anymore I decided to clean every suspension component and paint the calipers.. Turned out awesome IMO..

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After:

**98maro** · 01-08-2011, 11:46 AM

Nice job..

where did you get the trans am decals??

**MrKid** · 01-08-2011, 01:28 PM

Very nice! What paint did you use, and +1 on the decals?

**ls1ws6ben** · 01-08-2011, 01:51 PM

looks good.. not sure where he got his, but i just did blue overlays on mine and i found mine on ebay.. the guy i got mine from sells the original GM ones.. comes in a pack with the license plate overlay, 2 for trans am on door, 2 sail panel birds, 2 calipar decals, and 2 ram air.. all for $26.. want the guys name, just message me and i will give you his store name...

or if you want something better than the GM ones, check out emblempros.com.. i do plan on spending some cash with them soon

**nichoLaS1** · 01-08-2011, 01:53 PM

The black is just a high temp engine paint and the silver is Rustoleum, aluminum metallic. Took a little bit of time to do since its so cold out and spray paint dries weird if its not above about 50 deg, but after getting a hold of a small space heater and a bright/hot spot light, it turned out pretty darn good.. Got the decals from ws6store. I'll post some more pics once I put the wheels back on tomorrow.

**MrKid** · 01-08-2011, 01:55 PM

Let us know how it holds up. I went with the ceramic stuff (forgot the brand, but it's on Amazon) and it just started chipping after 3 years.

**nichoLaS1** · 01-08-2011, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by MrKid

Let us know how it holds up. I went with the ceramic stuff (forgot the brand, but it's on Amazon) and it just started chipping after 3 years.

Yeah i halfway forsee having to redo them in the spring time, but we'll see. I'll keep you posted

**02transamce** · 01-08-2011, 03:00 PM

Looks nice!
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**silverWS6** · 01-08-2011, 04:19 PM

Looks a whole better!

**sjsingle1** · 01-09-2011, 06:29 AM

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**sjsingle1** · 01-09-2011, 06:30 AM

i liked the red n gold combo myself

**allbaugh_04** · 01-09-2011, 08:02 AM

The calipers all that hard to remove? i havent had to touch mine yet, but would like to paint them.

**silverWS6** · 01-09-2011, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

The calipers all that hard to remove? i havent had to touch mine yet, but would like to paint them.

2 bolts hold them and they they slide right out

**allbaugh_04** · 01-09-2011, 08:39 AM

Thanks.

**pajeff02** · 01-09-2011, 10:50 AM

OP: Looks good! You'll also want to paint your rotor hats as well at some point.

**WS6Dream** · 01-09-2011, 11:01 AM

Those look nice. I want to get mine painted to match my bright red exterior color, then put black 'Trans Am' decals on them. I think that would look awesome.

**nichoLaS1** · 01-09-2011, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by WS6Dream

Those look nice. I want to get mine painted to match my bright red exterior color, then put black 'Trans Am' decals on them. I think that would look awesome.

That would look good.. It really makes a huge difference appearance wise, I wish I wouldve done it earlier. My only 'complaint' is that the orange on the decals is a little brighter than sunset orange, but hey I still love it.

biggest thing, as is the case with any paint job: Preparation is key!

**Alex18** · 01-09-2011, 04:57 PM

Those look really nice, especially with those decals. Very cool!

**nichoLaS1** · 01-09-2011, 05:14 PM

a couple more pics..

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