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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Today I received the last pkgs to complete my mods project for this Spring. One was from Mike the Powder Coater and the other from WCC.

First let me say, if any of you are on the fence as to wether it's worth it to pay to have your calipers powder coated vs spraying them yourself, the answer is yes.
Mike does a professional job for a reasonable cost.

I'd also like to give props to West Coast Corvette for their excellent customer service. With so many vendors to choose from customer service counts for a lot IMO.

Pics have been taken and are posted #8 on this thread This is not an easy match but let me tell you Mike knocked it out of the park.
I will also take pics of all the new mods after the install...............because I know these threads are worthless wothout pics.

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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Sounds like a busy weekend for you will be looking for your pictures.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Cool.
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Steve. Waiting on the pics. If I knew how to take um off, I'd send them to Mike too.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Mike does great powder coating work. Look forward to some pics.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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Mike does great powder coating work. Look forward to some pics.
Mike does awesome work as he did on our Vette
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Steve. Waiting on the pics. If I knew how to take um off, I'd send them to Mike too.
Don't feel bad Phil, I'm not doing it entirely on my own. I have a very good mechanic who is also a friend that will be doing it at his garage.

It's sooooo much easier with a hydraulic lift.
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Originally Posted by STEVE MC
Don't feel bad Phil, I'm not doing it entirely on my own. I have a very good mechanic who is also a friend that will be doing it at his garage.

It's sooooo much easier with a hydraulic lift.
That's great. Can't wait to see um on.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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OK I had some time tonight so I laid out some of the parts for my spring project and took some pics.
If any AO owners were wondering about the color match for the brake calipers I placed one of them next to my new AO Z06 Spoiler to give you an idea.
Let me know what you think.





Also my new GCA Splash Guards
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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My experience with WCC was not a good one. It involved a denied credit for a core charge return. It was enough of an irritant in the way it was handled that I would never suggest them to anyone. Just my two cents.
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Looking good Steve! I can't wait to see them on your car.

I need to get some Hawk HPS pads myself.
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Now I am jealious of those gorgeous calipers
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Those calipers look AMAZING!!!! Very very nice!!
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Those calipers look AMAZING!!!! Very very nice!!
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Thanks for all the positive comments guys.

I can't wait to get them installed. I will post pics when there done.
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Looks like the color match is perfect and look forward to installed pictures
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Looking good.

Can't wait to see after the parts are installed.
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