G2 Caliper Paint: Red Brembos - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SSEssence · 04-11-2018, 03:56 PM

After contemplating on color forever, finally decided to order a G2 brush on caliper paint kit in red from Amazon. I picked up some foam and detail brushes and a metal bristle brush and tackled this job this weekend.

First, I wiped down all the calipers with soapy water and let them dry. Then I sprayed them with the brake cleaner supplied with the G2 kit and used the metal bristle brush to make sure all the dirt was off and scuff up the surface area.

Second, I went in and masked off the brake discs/lines and brake pad areas and some of the fittings on the back of the caliper. Please ignore the rusty brake rotor hats, that will be a project for another day.

Third, I started with the brush supplied by G2 but found the strokes to dry uneven, so I finished the last 3 coats with the foam brush which resulted in a more even finish. Overall 4 coats with 20 minute drying time in between. I waited 24 hours to pull off the masking and applied the heat resistant decals I got off ebay.

Overall, super happy with the finished product. It looks factory and the paint dries flat and self levels with a nice glossy shine. I've gotten quite a few compliments on how it looks factory. If you have a full day to get this done, I recommend it. It's not a hard process but time consuming. Also wear a mask as the fumes from the paint are brutal! Enjoy the pics!

radar1972 · 04-11-2018, 10:09 PM

Very nice!

Junior · 04-12-2018, 06:49 AM

Damn, that looks great. Had mine powder coated, and basically the same decals and your look very similar. I've used that G2 kit before, but in blue and the prep is definitely the most significant step.

SSEssence · 04-12-2018, 09:07 AM

Thanks fellas, I was surprised at how well the paint came out after curing as well, definitely glad I went this route over spray paint.

Mike14bumblebee · 04-12-2018, 09:23 AM

Looks great. Amazing how it changes the look of the car eh? How many coats did u put on? I used the same kit and put like 3 coats.

sbubbaklein · 04-12-2018, 09:24 AM

looks nice, I have a red G2 kit waiting for me to put on my vert. Hope it bwill come out as good as yours

SSEssence · 04-12-2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike14bumblebee

Looks great. Amazing how it changes the look of the car eh? How many coats did u put on? I used the same kit and put like 3 coats.

Thanks, I did 4 coats just because I had the extra time and paint left over.

SSEssence · 04-12-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sbubbaklein

looks nice, I have a red G2 kit waiting for me to put on my vert. Hope it bwill come out as good as yours

Sweet man, just take your time and definitely pick up a foam brush, it will make your coats more even.

BAD DAB · 04-12-2018, 02:00 PM

witenite · 04-12-2018, 06:41 PM

Those turned out nice.

davesnever · 04-12-2018, 08:08 PM

Looks excellent, the only advice I would like to add is maybe to put a clear coat on after the decals are added as I have found the white decals are hard to keep clean and as always your car looks super!

davesnever · 04-12-2018, 08:52 PM

Sorry SSEssence just saw your other post with the clear coat comment, I didn't use G2 but speak from experience about the decal dust thing lol.Either way still looks great!

Panda1LE · 04-12-2018, 11:38 PM

Looks superb. Great job

SS PANTHER · 04-13-2018, 06:05 AM

Very nice! I did mine the same way 3-1/2 years ago and they are still in good shape.

04-11-2018, 03:56 PM	#1
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	G2 Caliper Paint: Red Brembos After contemplating on color forever, finally decided to order a G2 brush on caliper paint kit in red from Amazon. I picked up some foam and detail brushes and a metal bristle brush and tackled this job this weekend. First, I wiped down all the calipers with soapy water and let them dry. Then I sprayed them with the brake cleaner supplied with the G2 kit and used the metal bristle brush to make sure all the dirt was off and scuff up the surface area. Second, I went in and masked off the brake discs/lines and brake pad areas and some of the fittings on the back of the caliper. Please ignore the rusty brake rotor hats, that will be a project for another day. Third, I started with the brush supplied by G2 but found the strokes to dry uneven, so I finished the last 3 coats with the foam brush which resulted in a more even finish. Overall 4 coats with 20 minute drying time in between. I waited 24 hours to pull off the masking and applied the heat resistant decals I got off ebay. Overall, super happy with the finished product. It looks factory and the paint dries flat and self levels with a nice glossy shine. I've gotten quite a few compliments on how it looks factory. If you have a full day to get this done, I recommend it. It's not a hard process but time consuming. Also wear a mask as the fumes from the paint are brutal! Enjoy the pics! Attached Images __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

04-11-2018, 10:09 PM	#2
radar1972 Drives: 2012 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	Very nice! __________________

04-12-2018, 09:07 AM	#4
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	Thanks fellas, I was surprised at how well the paint came out after curing as well, definitely glad I went this route over spray paint. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

04-12-2018, 09:23 AM	#5
Mike14bumblebee Drives: 2014 yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario Posts: 488 View My Garage	Looks great. Amazing how it changes the look of the car eh? How many coats did u put on? I used the same kit and put like 3 coats. __________________ K&N, Borla ATAK axle back, resonator delete, Speed Engineering headers,Vitesse, Zl1 wheels, ACS rocker panels, 1LE splitter

04-12-2018, 09:24 AM	#6
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,002 View My Garage	looks nice, I have a red G2 kit waiting for me to put on my vert. Hope it bwill come out as good as yours __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

04-12-2018, 06:49 AM	#3
Junior Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 526	Damn, that looks great. Had mine powder coated, and basically the same decals and your look very similar. I've used that G2 kit before, but in blue and the prep is definitely the most significant step.

04-12-2018, 02:00 PM	#9
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	__________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

04-12-2018, 06:41 PM	#10
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Those turned out nice. __________________

04-12-2018, 08:08 PM	#11
davesnever Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Richmond Hill ,Ontario, Canada Posts: 780 View My Garage	Looks excellent, the only advice I would like to add is maybe to put a clear coat on after the decals are added as I have found the white decals are hard to keep clean and as always your car looks super!

04-12-2018, 08:52 PM	#12
davesnever Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Richmond Hill ,Ontario, Canada Posts: 780 View My Garage	Sorry SSEssence just saw your other post with the clear coat comment, I didn't use G2 but speak from experience about the decal dust thing lol.Either way still looks great!

04-12-2018, 11:38 PM	#13
Panda1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE (6spd) Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 281	Looks superb. Great job

04-13-2018, 06:05 AM	#14
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	Very nice! I did mine the same way 3-1/2 years ago and they are still in good shape.