Red89gt

My guess would be to find a vinyl/wrap graphics shop and take them the caliper before you strip them for powder so they can load their computer with the graphics. You could then have them make a stencil or graphics. They probably could take a picture while still on the car and make up a set before you put the car in the shop for the work.

Or send them to Mike at thepowdercoater.com and get an oem finish and be done. He can do vette calipers in his sleep I am guessing at this point. He has done 95% of the powder coated calipers on this site I think.

studiovette

I just ordered my 2012 CG GS yesterday and already planning ahead. I got the basic silver calipers but was planning on going with a different color. Mike did my calipers in starlight red on my 07 and they looked fantastic. This time I plan on doing something with my rotors. Can someone provide the zincing info? Where can I have this done? Is it done on an exchange basis.

MrKris

I searched high and low and never found a source for ordering caliper decals for the C6 Z06/Grand Sport calipers.

However, I did find a contact willing to make them if I sent good photos and dimensions. I never followed up because I opted to have Mike powder coat mine.

The vinyl contact I found was:
Brent Franker
bfranker@tampabay.rr.com
http://www.f-bodyvinyl.com/

He said he could make them if you sent him good photos and dimensions. Remember, there is no difference between left and right calipers but the front and rear graphics are different. So, he will need a set of photos/measurements for front and rear. Good straight on photos and probably templates for size or else very detailed measurements.

If someone ever follows through with this, I am sure Brent would ad the decals to his inventory and that would make a lot of Z06/Grand Sport owners happy

2slow95vert

You can get them at fourth circle designs for $16. I just ordered them but havent received them yet.

forg0tmypen

Nice find! $16 doesn't seem bad, but aren't these painted on? Or is what fourth circle designs sells a templet that you paint on?

2slow95vert

The plan is
1. Paint caliper dark gray
2. Put on sticker
3. Paint dark red
4. Remove sticker
5. Clear whole caliper

I figure if this doesn't last I can always powdercoat them later

Red89gt

That should keep you out of trouble.
Post up your results when done.

Red89gt

Update: Make sure when you do the banjo bolt (caliper line inlets) you do not use the service manual torque value of 30 ft lbs. This is way too much for a steel bolt into an aluminum caliper. I had to redo my powder coat on my front calipers and the threads gave it up using this much torque. Voice inside of me said it was too much but I just followed the service manual and it ended up causing me a lot of frustration and extra money since the calipers had to be replaced.

Run the bolt in by hand with some lubricant, in an effort not to contaiminate the brake fluid I just made sure the bolt was covered in fluid prior to running it in. I ran it in by hand to check the threads while the caliper was still on my workbench. Then ran it down by hand once the caliper was mounted. Once all the way down I gave it a good snug tightening with a small 11mm combination wrench. I checked for leaks while bleeding the system and again after my first short test drive. If you do experience weeping or leaking tighten the bolt another 1/16 turn and recheck. Do not get aggressive with this set up, gently tighten as needed.

Mike Golding aka Mike the Powder Coater is a stand up guy and did everything he could to help me out and more. It is rare these days people still run their business' like that! I will as a result send everyone and anyone I can to him and I have nothing but positive comments.

drewauby5

Your thread has been really helpful and I am getting ready to send my calipers out to Mike!! Thanks

speedygc5

Great thread very informative!!!!😃

MGretz70

http://fourthcircledesigns.com/produ...products_id=30

I got this on the forum, haven't ordered so not sure of the quality or how long vinyl decal will last on the caliper.

idaband

I can tell you the rear strip very easy. I was able to get front to 33lbs. The rear... strip way sooner.
I'm getting my second set of rear soon to fix the problem. Nervous. I'm going till snug then maybe 1/2 turn to snug.

Boxcar

Wow, this is why I totally enjoy the forum. All you got to do is sit down and start reading, you are bound to learn something.

I have a new2me 2010 GS, and I'm getting ready to install SS brake lines, have them powder coated and just learned how easily the calipers strip. Thanks Everyone. You all just saved me and I'm sure lots of other Vetters headaches, hassles, and money by doing the job right the first time.

Now, I looking forward to Blue ZR1 calipers on my CRM GS.

Thanks Again

Red89gt

Post up your results when you get your new calipers installed

DirtNap1

The red calipers looks great on the photos in this thread, but I haven't seen any photos of a '11 GS in orange smoke metallic.

I don't care for the silver OEM calipers, but what color would work with the orange car other than orange? BTW, I have the grey painted wheels, don't really care for chrome.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

idaband

Go crazy..lime green

Or orange with black letters... or white with orange letters

Boxcar

You might consider a few colors, then buy some small cans of spray paint, paint the caliper with a quick spray. Then once you decided your ready to remove and send to be powder coated.

I had a Pologreen c4, powder coated the calipers Inferno Orange with lime green accents.

Red89gt

Gloss Black with orange lettering on an orange car?

Vette4Vet

My calipers are in Mike's shop right now being done in Torch Red with Gloss Black, I can't wait to get them back! Disassembly was much easier than I expected - less than two hours after pulling into the garage I was boxing everything up for shipping. To reduce leakage I zip-tied all brake lines as high as I could, haven't had anything drip out and it's been five days. I'm also switching to SS lines and Hawk one-piece ceramics, the dust is insane with stock pads!!!

idaband

Remember as soon as brake line stops dripping... stop tightening !!!!