bsteff Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Painted the calipers red, and painted stake pocket covers and engine covers to match the truck. I also painted a rear license plate frame to match but didn't take pictures. Best $30 I have spent on the truck yet. For painting calipers I would not recommend brush on paint. It is difficult to work with and get to look smooth. I would recommend removing the calipers and brackets so they are easier to paint. I removed the rears but discovered that the fronts need a torx bit that I don't have after I had the truck half torn apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspentaylor Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Nice! Now you need Craig's SS decals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2drTahoe Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 I like the way you did the engine cover what do you think about painting the remaining black part a gloss black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsteff Posted April 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 The reason I left the top alone was because I didn't want to make the Vortect 6.0 lettering look bad with a poor masking job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 The reason I left the top alone was because I didn't want to make the Vortect 6.0 lettering look bad with a poor masking job. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just shoot clear over the whole thing... it'll give it a glossy look w/o messing up the Vortech logo. I'd recommend duplicolor clear engine enamel... thats what i used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Looks good. I think that torx bit is either a t-55 or t-60. Been a while. I remember buying a set that went to 60 and it covered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevySSandChevy8.1 Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Looks good, I like the engine cover paint as well, looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverado48 Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 i love little details like that what kind of paint did you use on the engine cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Nicely done. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEEZARR1&SS Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffski Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjiggaxx Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Looks good. That's how I am going to do my engine covers, I already have the paint, I just need to get around to doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsteff Posted April 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 (edited) "i love little details like that what kind of paint did you use on the engine cover?" The paint is Arrival Blue touch up paint from the dealership. Edited April 11, 2005 by bsteff (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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