Caliper cover?

by **D-money** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:44 pm

Ok so in the past ive used the G2 caliper paint kit on other cars but it doesnt looking good for very long so my Question is has anybody tried these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRD-BLAC ... ccessories im not looking to spend a bunch to upgrade the calipers i just dont like the rusted look of mine any sugestions are welcome.

by **GreeKAvaLoN** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:51 pm

those are actually pretty cool. would look perfect with my black rims too but 20 bucks shipping. yikes. take the dive for us =] 46/47 bucks seems pretty steep for "caliper covers"

by **ToyoSolV6** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:02 pm

Dont do it man! not a good idea at all it may look cool but your calipers wont get sufficent air to cool down the brakes.

A guy on here before wanted to get the Brembo covers for his calipers but someone said the same and he didnt get them.

by **Ilovemylara** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:08 pm

thats strange, Bcuz i used cheapo dollarstore $1 red spray paint on mine, and they still look like I just painted them (when i wash the car that is).
Sure as hell beats the 20 dollar caliper paint.
I wouldnt put those PLASTIC covers on my calipers mainly because 1) way too expensive! 2) They make the rotors look even SMALLER!....3) Plastic+Heat=EPIC FAILURE!.. and 4) They're probably held on with double sided tape, and the brake dust would cause the tape to lose its adhesive properties. That thing would fall right off after awhile.

by **GreeKAvaLoN** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:18 pm

hmm.. i wonder how talented and creative i can get w/ a stencil and some spray paint. silver paint + red or black trd stencil may work.. idk.. 47 is way too much though =/ thanks for the info guys too. i always wondered about these

by **Dawgz** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:24 pm

Im gonna pretend like i didnt see this thread

by **TLMNICK** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:38 pm

Just paint the ones you have on the car right now man. They look a lot worse than they really are. I'm sure with a wire brush, some brake cleaner, and a cloth, you'll be able to clean those up nicely. After that you can shoot a couple coats of paint on it, and it'll look wicked.

by **Skew** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:01 am

Iv wondered about painting too. Anyone have any ideas on how to make a TRD stencil?

by **Dawgz** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:36 am

Skew wrote:Iv wondered about painting too. Anyone have any ideas on how to make a TRD stencil?

There is a member on here, forgot his name, but he has a decal shop. I spoke with him a while ago and he can get high temp resistant decal material to make the decals on. When my dual piston calipers come and everything is installed, i plan to paint all the calipers red, and have a TRD decal (white and red with black outlining).

by **STYLSH** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 3:49 am

Paint the calipers to which every colour you want. Then get some normal TRD decal or which ever sticker you want. Then go over them with a few layers of clear coat and admire your now trd calipers. :p

by **SleeperSolara** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:37 pm

Why paint your calipers??
Just save up and get them powder coated, which looks way better than painted, cause the paint will only last about 3 years and then it will start to chip and fade.
My front twin piston calipers are powder coated, and they stick out like a mofo from a distance.

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