Painting the black plastic on a 2014 ZL1

[Bigdog@Reno,NV]

Hi, I am new to this forum as I just got my 2014 SIM ZL1. Only 40 miles so far as I am waiting to have Xpel applied and they didn't have some of the right size pieces in stock.
Already tinted the windows and put new tires and wheels on. 295/315 Michelins and Lexani one piece forged 20x10 and 20x11's in all carbon fiber. Pictures to come later. I have a list of mods to do after the clear bra gets done, but here's where I could use some help.
I don't mind the tail lights but the huge rear black plastic diffuser or whatever it's call has to have something done to it. I took the car to a car wrapper to see if we could cover it in 3M carbon fiber. It wouldn't stick to the plastic. He said it would have to be painted first. So I thought of painting the back piece and the side skirts, then cover all of them in carbon fiber. Then I thought about color matching the front spoiler as well. The problem I have is I have not seen a single ZL1 on this forum done this way. The front spoiler would probably cost $1000 to cover in Xpel as they would have to custom cut all the pieces. I doubt the plotter has the front spoiler available.
I just think there is way too much plastic on a car that cost this much!
Any thoughts?

[2012-1822]

Personally I like the contrast of the "ZL1 parts" especially on cars that it pops against, like Summit White, the Yellows, the Reds and of course SIM. Mine is black so I kind of lost that pop, that's okay.

However, I hear you on the diffuser on the 14's. To each his own, so you have to do what will make you happy. You could try driving it for a couple of months before you make a decision and see how you feel then. But there was a dealership somewhere that, probably sanded, but definitely painted all of the plastic to match the body color of a car they were selling. It was a black car though, so it just made the plastic shiny and match the body but it was still black. So it's doable and in SIM would be unique.

Good luck.

[Drbormd]

I got a guy in Roseville CA that can do it all for you.. He is about ready to color match all mine summit white.

[thespymaster]

[2014CamaroZL1]

I have also thought on the idea of painting the ground effects pieces.
I generally don't like them in body color, although thespymaster's looks good to me,
probably because the lower stripe sets the lower pieces apart.
Consider that the Z/28 has the pieces painted gloss black, so that is an option with a reference.
You could also apply hydrographics in a carbon (or other) pattern.
I am also considering something like a medium or dark metallic grey paint.

[diverkr]

More rock chips! That's all I can imagine if you were to paint those pieces so close to the road, ha.

[lbls1]

Not a fan of this. If you are sure then look for some good examples and then decide.

[trainjeff24]

I've been thinking about getting mine painted also. The ground effects on my old SS and rear diffuser look much better IMO. The biggest drawback is scrapping my front splitter. I don't like the look of the contrasting plastic on my Black Z.

[alssiri]

Painted gloss black (cell pics)






Ahmad

[Mach.89]

Originally Posted by diverkr

More rock chips! That's all I can imagine if you were to paint those pieces so close to the road, ha.

Congrats, drive it for a while then decide

Drive safe

[Mach.89]

Hi Ahmad,

Where did you get the small or sticker number plate. I LIKE

Once mine arrives, I might do the same

[alssiri]

Originally Posted by Mach.89

Hi Ahmad,

Where did you get the small or sticker number plate. I LIKE

Once mine arrives, I might do the same

RTA , just ask for a luxury car plate number .

Ahmad

[blessedhellride]

I personally love the look and will most likely paint as well. The z/28 has they aero pieces painted as well.