Anyone use Caliper Covers?

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Dec 5, 2021 | 12:19 PM

Tankerx

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Anyone use Caliper Covers?

I have black calipers on my 2016 Z51 Stingray I would like them to be red. I was thinking of using caliper covers, instead of going to all the trouble of painting them. How many have used covers. Thanks

Dec 5, 2021 | 12:31 PM

Kevin A Jones

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Just a personal preference thing, however ones I've seen look 'cheesy' to me.

Dec 5, 2021 | 01:14 PM

Let It Ride

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That's a big no-no question to ask here.

Dec 5, 2021 | 02:55 PM

Bill Dearborn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones

Just a personal preference thing, however ones I've seen look 'cheesy' to me.

I agree. I have never seen any that didn't look fake/cheesy.

Bill

Dec 5, 2021 | 02:57 PM

Elk

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Clean and paint your existing calipers in your color of choice. This looks much, much better and avoids the cheesy ricer look of covers.

Dec 5, 2021 | 03:24 PM

Avanti

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Definitely... NOT. Why put a decorative insulator (even an inefficient one) over something you want to stay cool?

Dec 5, 2021 | 06:43 PM

Tankerx

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Ok I got it guys. Thanks. I won't be doing that.

Dec 5, 2021 | 06:57 PM

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Wise decision on not using the caliper covers. They just do not look good IMO.

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Dec 6, 2021 | 01:58 AM

geewez

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The problem with caliper covers is, they look like caliper covers. For what they cost, you're better off powder coating or painting them yourself. Very easy to do, several videos on YouTube on how to do it. You drive a Corvette for christ sake, don't cheap out!