Caliper Covers?? Yes or No?
10-30-2018, 02:20 PM
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Caliper Covers?? Yes or No?
I'm considering caliper covers on my white '10 Grand Sport convertible. They look pretty nice and are MUCH less expensive than changing to powder coated calipers.
What are your thoughts?
Any problems with covers?
Thanks.
What are your thoughts?
Any problems with covers?
Thanks.
10-30-2018, 02:29 PM
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They look cheap and cheesy. Do yourself a favor and either paint or powder coat your calipers. You'll be much happier with the end result.
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10-30-2018, 02:42 PM
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As said above they look cheap and cheesey. Beside, your grand Sport has what those are trying to mimic!
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10-30-2018, 04:00 PM
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You can have your calipers powder coated for less money than those funky covers. I just had a set powder coated for $125.00. I did the caliper removal and re-installation myself.
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10-30-2018, 04:18 PM
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Absolutely not.
10-30-2018, 04:43 PM
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Painting calipers is the way to go- looks much better and "natural". I bought a paint kit for my calipers or you can have them professionally powder coated- either way much better look than the fake calipers.
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10-30-2018, 05:12 PM
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Hmmmmm………...First post asking about caliper covers.....I'm thinking 
10-30-2018, 05:50 PM
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You should get rid of the Vette and buy an F150; you would fit in well over there. The majority of those guys think caliper covers are the greatest thing since sliced bread, and that painted calipers look like crap! 💩
10-30-2018, 06:08 PM
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Ive seen them in person and they dont look nice. But if you like them go for it
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10-30-2018, 06:16 PM
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Honda Civic, Ford Escort, Toyota Camry, Ford F150, Nissan Altima......look good with caliper covers. Corvette, NO!
(Actually, those cars listed look like crap with them too).
(Actually, those cars listed look like crap with them too).
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10-30-2018, 06:37 PM
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Never on a five spoke but reasonable on a busy wheel. I have them untill I swap to a nicer rotor and paint the calipers in the spring
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10-30-2018, 06:52 PM
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One word....NO
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