Group buy, Sport Caliper Powdercoating

LMBmikeZ · 11-25-2011, 10:34 PM

Have you done any in black with the red lettering?

ZForce · 11-25-2011, 11:28 PM

Nice work Mike! I never thought much of powder coating the calipers, mostly because what I have seen looks like crap. But your work is class all the way. Those orange/gold brembo looking calipers on previous page look very nice on a black Z. Newb question thou.....why so much for 4 small pieces? Maybe if I understood the process then I could justify the cost.

What color do you think would go well with PG and sport wheels?

Mike · 11-26-2011, 05:35 AM

I have done black with red lettering, but don't have any pictures of that.

ZForce,
This is the process when I receive a set of calipers.
Complete disassemble, including separating the two halves, removing pistons, seals and dust boots.

Clean and inspect all internal parts, replace as required.

Completely strip original finish off of caliper.

Media blast all pieces to be coated.

Mask off areas that need to be protected.

Powdercoat them as desired.

Apply logos.

Clearcoat with powdercoat.

Unmask and reassemble everything.

There is about 5 hours worth of labor in every set.

I love the crystal red with PG.

and I do have one core set. Plus, if you become a premium member, you get a $50 discount from the regular pricing of $350.

370Z JT · 11-26-2011, 12:06 PM

Oh that red is nice!

ZForce · 11-27-2011, 01:24 AM

Mike, thanks for the break down of the process, well worth it now. Did I tell you that red is my favorite color. Def will be looking down the road to pick up the red calipers if still available. Hopefully you will have a spare on hand at all times for core exchange. Becoming a premium members has it's perks. My only problem is that the bro will want a set for his red Z. Please don't tempt me with another gorgeous photo. Will be in touch.

Mike · 11-27-2011, 07:42 PM

I have one spare set, and they should be readily available within a week or two wait, depending on when they went out, however, I must say, that unlike my corvette and camaro customers, Z people seem to hold on to my cores forever. The last guy was quick, but the one before that kept them for more than 4 months before sending them back, despite my constant reminders.

When I had a 350Z core set, 2 months was the average return time, until someone decided to stiff me and just keep them.

Not to tempt you, but....

MightyBobo · 11-27-2011, 08:06 PM

Now you know why I didn't want to keep them long lol

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ZForce · 11-30-2011, 05:35 PM

Mike, tempted...dunno....red on a red 370Z?

MightyBobo · 11-30-2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

Mike, tempted...dunno....red on a red 370Z?

Too much red! Black with red lettering? Silver? Plaid? :-p

Mike · 11-30-2011, 05:49 PM

Black with red would be cool

LukasC · 12-23-2011, 01:15 AM

If u could send me red powdercoated sport calipers with akebono in black id send u mine. My car is bran new only 6k miles so the brakes are not damaged at all. How much would it cost?

Mike · 12-23-2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukasC

If u could send me red powdercoated sport calipers with akebono in black id send u mine. My car is bran new only 6k miles so the brakes are not damaged at all. How much would it cost?

350 plus 30 shipping and a refundable 650 core deposit.

LukasC · 12-24-2011, 02:05 PM

That is a pretty dang good deal! Will this b available for a long time or is this a one time thing?

Mike · 12-24-2011, 07:13 PM

no, this is the always price. Also, if you become a premium member here, I give a $50 discount.

LukasC · 12-25-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

no, this is the always price. Also, if you become a premium member here, I give a $50 discount.

Oh sweet!! How much does a premium membership cost?

11-25-2011, 10:34 PM	#91 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10350	Have you done any in black with the red lettering? __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

11-26-2011, 05:35 AM	#93 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I have done black with red lettering, but don't have any pictures of that. ZForce, This is the process when I receive a set of calipers. Complete disassemble, including separating the two halves, removing pistons, seals and dust boots. Clean and inspect all internal parts, replace as required. Completely strip original finish off of caliper. Media blast all pieces to be coated. Mask off areas that need to be protected. Powdercoat them as desired. Apply logos. Clearcoat with powdercoat. Unmask and reassemble everything. There is about 5 hours worth of labor in every set. I love the crystal red with PG. and I do have one core set. Plus, if you become a premium member, you get a $50 discount from the regular pricing of $350. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-26-2011, 12:06 PM	#94 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Oh that red is nice! __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

11-27-2011, 07:42 PM	#96 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I have one spare set, and they should be readily available within a week or two wait, depending on when they went out, however, I must say, that unlike my corvette and camaro customers, Z people seem to hold on to my cores forever. The last guy was quick, but the one before that kept them for more than 4 months before sending them back, despite my constant reminders. When I had a 350Z core set, 2 months was the average return time, until someone decided to stiff me and just keep them. Not to tempt you, but.... __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-27-2011, 08:06 PM	#97 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Now you know why I didn't want to keep them long lol Sent from my HP Touchpad using Tapatalk __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

11-25-2011, 11:28 PM	#92 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Nice work Mike! I never thought much of powder coating the calipers, mostly because what I have seen looks like crap. But your work is class all the way. Those orange/gold brembo looking calipers on previous page look very nice on a black Z. Newb question thou.....why so much for 4 small pieces? Maybe if I understood the process then I could justify the cost. What color do you think would go well with PG and sport wheels?

11-27-2011, 01:24 AM	#95 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Mike, thanks for the break down of the process, well worth it now. Did I tell you that red is my favorite color. Def will be looking down the road to pick up the red calipers if still available. Hopefully you will have a spare on hand at all times for core exchange. Becoming a premium members has it's perks. My only problem is that the bro will want a set for his red Z. Please don't tempt me with another gorgeous photo. Will be in touch.

11-30-2011, 05:35 PM	#98 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Mike, tempted...dunno....red on a red 370Z?

11-30-2011, 05:49 PM	#100 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Black with red would be cool __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-23-2011, 01:15 AM	#101 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 17	If u could send me red powdercoated sport calipers with akebono in black id send u mine. My car is bran new only 6k miles so the brakes are not damaged at all. How much would it cost?

12-24-2011, 02:05 PM	#103 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 17	That is a pretty dang good deal! Will this b available for a long time or is this a one time thing? Last edited by LukasC; 12-24-2011 at 04:05 PM.

12-24-2011, 07:13 PM	#104 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	no, this is the always price. Also, if you become a premium member here, I give a $50 discount. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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