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Roamer63 · 06-23-2021, 08:18 AM

Painted my calipers with the G2 system and changed out the Brembo pads to Powerstop ceramic pads.
The G2 paint was a two day project for me. One day to put the car up on jack stands and clean the calipers, the next to paint. I put 4 coats on and had plenty of paint left over.
Glad to get rid of the dusting Brembo pads. I've noticed no loss of stopping power and the dust is minimal.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-23-2021, 04:51 PM

Nice work, looks good. When I did mine they lasted about 6 years with the G2 paint. Then they started looking not so good anymore, discolored, chipped and all, so I finally had the powder coated Lollipop Red. Took care of that problem. 4 years now and still look brand new!!

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Roamer63 · 06-23-2021, 06:48 PM

Those look great. I know powder coating is the way to go but if I can get 6 yrs out of these I'll be happy. This car is very babied.

morepowerjoe · 06-24-2021, 01:54 AM

Did you remove the calipers completely or do them on off the brake line?

Roamer63 · 06-24-2021, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Did you remove the calipers completely or do them on off the brake line?

I taped off everything I didn't want painted and removed the brake pads, only because I was replacing them. They easily could be taped off. They were painted while on the rotor.
Paint jobs are only as good as the prep work. I first scrubbed the calipers with dawn dish soap and a scotch pad and then rinsed. I then used the brake cleaner that comes with the g2 kit and one more can of my own. I then taped off everything. This was one days work for me. I found a small ox hair brush I bought at Ace hardware worked best for the painting.

morepowerjoe · 06-24-2021, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Roamer63

I taped off everything I didn't want painted and removed the brake pads, only because I was replacing them. They easily could be taped off. They were painted while on the rotor.
Paint jobs are only as good as the prep work. I first scrubbed the calipers with dawn dish soap and a scotch pad and then rinsed. I then used the brake cleaner that comes with the g2 kit and one more can of my own. I then taped off everything. This was one days work for me. I found a small ox hair brush I bought at Ace hardware worked best for the painting.

Well cool. Thanks for the detailed response. I'm getting ready to do mine so I was hoping that I didn't have to remove the brake lines and take the calipers off completely.

Redgt03 · 06-24-2021, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Roamer63

Painted my calipers with the G2 system and changed out the Brembo pads to Powerstop ceramic pads.
The G2 paint was a two day project for me. One day to put the car up on jack stands and clean the calipers, the next to paint. I put 4 coats on and had plenty of paint left over.
Glad to get rid of the dusting Brembo pads. I've noticed no loss of stopping power and the dust is minimal.

looks great!!! How long did you wait after painting to add the brembo decals?

Roamer63 · 06-24-2021, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Redgt03

looks great!!! How long did you wait after painting to add the brembo decals?

One day. Getting them on centered and straight was a challenge for me.

jokrz187 · 07-15-2021, 07:52 AM

I did the same thing, looks good man.

2SS/RSD · 08-07-2021, 08:22 PM

Great looking job!

Bigdumogre · 08-07-2021, 08:41 PM

Need to change the brakes in my car soon so been thinking of painting them. Thanks for telling us how you did it.

joshnmn · 08-08-2021, 08:34 PM

Did you pant the inside? I bought the kit and cleaned, prepped, and taped but couldn’t bring myself to do it while still on the car. Guess I have something to do on a rainy day.

Roamer63 · 08-09-2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by joshnmn

Did you pant the inside? I bought the kit and cleaned, prepped, and taped but couldn’t bring myself to do it while still on the car. Guess I have something to do on a rainy day.

I did not paint the inside. Just went around the inner edges.

06-23-2021, 08:18 AM	#1
Roamer63 Drives: 2014 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Nebraska Posts: 57	painted calipers Painted my calipers with the G2 system and changed out the Brembo pads to Powerstop ceramic pads. The G2 paint was a two day project for me. One day to put the car up on jack stands and clean the calipers, the next to paint. I put 4 coats on and had plenty of paint left over. Glad to get rid of the dusting Brembo pads. I've noticed no loss of stopping power and the dust is minimal. Attached Images

06-23-2021, 04:51 PM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,426	Nice work, looks good. When I did mine they lasted about 6 years with the G2 paint. Then they started looking not so good anymore, discolored, chipped and all, so I finally had the powder coated Lollipop Red. Took care of that problem. 4 years now and still look brand 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.

06-24-2021, 01:54 AM	#4
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07-15-2021, 07:52 AM	#9
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 402 View My Garage	I did the same thing, looks good man. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.

08-07-2021, 08:22 PM	#10
2SS/RSD Drives: 2012 2SS/RS 45th Annv. 6M Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Carlisle.Pa Posts: 264	Great looking job! __________________ 2012 2SS/RS 45th edition M6 2014 Blk Silverado 4X4 DB Cab Z71 American by birth....Bowtie by choice!

06-23-2021, 06:48 PM	#3
Roamer63 Drives: 2014 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Nebraska Posts: 57	Those look great. I know powder coating is the way to go but if I can get 6 yrs out of these I'll be happy. This car is very babied.

08-07-2021, 08:41 PM	#11
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Need to change the brakes in my car soon so been thinking of painting them. Thanks for telling us how you did it. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

08-08-2021, 08:34 PM	#12
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Did you pant the inside? I bought the kit and cleaned, prepped, and taped but couldn’t bring myself to do it while still on the car. Guess I have something to do on a rainy day.