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MLAZ1990 · 04-21-2015, 03:14 PM

I just got my GM GFX splitter today and wanted to paint it flat black similar to the ZL1 ground effects. So my question is do I just tell a shop to paint it flat black? I've heard the ZL1 ground effects isnt painted it's just molded plastic. So I'm confused as to how a shop could get that color matched?

LT1Zob · 04-22-2015, 12:17 AM

Its textured plastic. The shop should be able to come close with a corse top layer, but wont match the factory molded look exactly

LT1Zob · 04-22-2015, 12:32 AM

Honestly, if I were you, I'd plastidip it for $6 vs $150 at a body shop. I've done a bunch of things with plastidip. It will give you that rougher look you're looking for, plus any stone chips will be a breeze to fix. Just my opinion

JasonK · 04-22-2015, 11:16 AM

I would go to you local john deere retailer and buy a spray can of blitz black. I just sprayed my Mustang with it (with spray gun,... gallon, thinner and hardner).

Not knowing how to paint I got some streaking and it was a little more glossy than I wanted. The first pic is after taking a green scotchbrite to it. Second was when I first sprayed it. I used a "wet look" hardner and believe that is why it had a shine to it.

There are some pretty good youtube video's of it. Blitz black is almost identical to Harley's Denim black on the newer bikes.

04-21-2015, 03:14 PM	#1
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Painting splitter flat black I just got my GM GFX splitter today and wanted to paint it flat black similar to the ZL1 ground effects. So my question is do I just tell a shop to paint it flat black? I've heard the ZL1 ground effects isnt painted it's just molded plastic. So I'm confused as to how a shop could get that color matched? __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

04-22-2015, 12:17 AM	#2
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	Its textured plastic. The shop should be able to come close with a corse top layer, but wont match the factory molded look exactly __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

04-22-2015, 12:32 AM	#3
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,990 View My Garage	Honestly, if I were you, I'd plastidip it for $6 vs $150 at a body shop. I've done a bunch of things with plastidip. It will give you that rougher look you're looking for, plus any stone chips will be a breeze to fix. Just my opinion __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

04-22-2015, 11:16 AM	#4
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	I would go to you local john deere retailer and buy a spray can of blitz black. I just sprayed my Mustang with it (with spray gun,... gallon, thinner and hardner). Not knowing how to paint I got some streaking and it was a little more glossy than I wanted. The first pic is after taking a green scotchbrite to it. Second was when I first sprayed it. I used a "wet look" hardner and believe that is why it had a shine to it. There are some pretty good youtube video's of it. Blitz black is almost identical to Harley's Denim black on the newer bikes. Attached Images __________________ 2015 Sentra / 2015 Murano / 2012 HD Ultra Classic / 1995 Z71 / 1966 Mustang Last edited by JasonK; 04-22-2015 at 11:32 AM.