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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:42 AM
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Are any members using the MGP calipers covers ? And if so , what 's your experience so far with them? Thanks
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I have the caliper covers on my car and they have made cleaning the wheels much easier. I have had no issues with these covers.



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Do you have to take the brake line loose to install ?
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It probally doesn't cost much more to have your calipers actually powder coated.
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These covers are attached with clips -- take the wheel off install the covers with the clips and replace the wheel. It takes approx 45 mins to do all four wheels
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Originally Posted by jpalamar
It probally doesn't cost much more to have your calipers actually powder coated.
You are most likely correct on that, except there is no down time with the covers, and to OP was not wanting to know about painting or powder coating.

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I thought the same thing when I first saw pictures of them, but now that I have seem them in real life they are not as bad as I first thought.
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There have been a lot of threads on painting them. I did mine ,it took awhile but was cheap and looks better.
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I saw these in person for the first time the other day on a C6. Yuck. Glad I went to all the trouble to paint mine - they look MUCH better!

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I can't believe people spend money on those.
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Did you mask and paint these on the car or did you remove them to paint.
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I saw these in person for the first time the other day on a C6. Yuck. Glad I went to all the trouble to paint mine - they look MUCH better!

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Yes they are!

'Caliper cover' owners also think 'wheelskins' look good!



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You are most likely correct on that, except there is no down time with the covers, and to OP was not wanting to know about painting or powder coating.



I thought the same thing when I first saw pictures of them, but now that I have seem them in real life they are not as bad as I first thought.
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Originally Posted by Dixiecrat
Did you mask and paint these on the car or did you remove them to paint.
I removed them from the rotors, but did not disconnect the brake line.
Took the opportunity to paint the rotor hats black while I was at it. Looks way better!
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Thanks Ill give it a whirl when I remove my wheels to polish them.
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I removed them from the rotors, but did not disconnect the brake line.
Took the opportunity to paint the rotor hats black while I was at it. Looks way better!
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I paid someone to install my covers...
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Originally Posted by Dixiecrat
Thanks Ill give it a whirl when I remove my wheels to polish them.
Good choice.

Search the forum, there's lots of good how to info on this which will make the job go smoother with a better outcome. Took me a solid day to complete, but I'm slow and very picky - I don't do this kind of thing much at all.

Happy to help with any questions.
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I paid someone to install my covers...
LOL!
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Originally Posted by Cirrus8
I have the caliper covers on my car and they have made cleaning the wheels much easier. I have had no issues with these covers.



WOW, those look stunning! The Mud Flaps really bring out the red CALIPER COVERS!.................................
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