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rviper24 · 01-09-2018, 10:18 AM

Anyone remove the chrome trim on the front grille and headlights?
I've seem people replace the grille with the z28 grille and it looks great but they leave the chrome trim around the headlights.
I know there will be a visible hole on each side but anyone else just say screw it and removed all the chrome trim?

SSEssence · 01-09-2018, 10:46 AM

I dont think you can remove the chrome trim on the headlights because it will leave a void. Most people just wrap the trim above the headlights and delete the center for the z28 grill.

Ashen L99 · 01-09-2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

I dont think you can remove the chrome trim on the headlights because it will leave a void. Most people just wrap the trim above the headlights and delete the center for the z28 grill.

+1.

I've read threads about this and they just wrap the Chrome into a different color.

nty1234 · 01-09-2018, 09:27 PM

I just did the rs conversion today on my non-rs ss. No hole for me since it did not come with the hid's from the factory. (The factory rs models will have a small rectangular hole on the corner. I'm not sure how much this picture will help but this is without the chrome trim, their is a small led strip at the very top that serves really no purpose as it does not light up. Curious why gm put that there in the first place if anyone knows? anyways you only notice it if you sit down as in the way this picture was taken. I also have the z28 grill (mine came with it from the factory)

SSMY1LE · 01-09-2018, 10:42 PM

I used "black out tape" (sold at most car parts places). Took me 10 minutes and can be removed in seconds at anytime.

rviper24 · 01-10-2018, 12:48 PM

I think I might try removing the trim and cover the holes with black vinyl

nty1234 · 01-10-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rviper24

I think I might try removing the trim and cover the holes with black vinyl

I will get a picture up close in the day time later today and post it up so you can get a better idea.

nty1234 · 01-10-2018, 02:44 PM

Here you go.

rviper24 · 01-10-2018, 03:57 PM

I think it looks so much better without the RS chrome trim

nty1234 · 01-10-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rviper24

I think it looks so much better without the RS chrome trim

I agree, although with them blacked out they are a lot harder to see and look pretty good, but it just bugs me on the headlight chrome strip where it bulges if you look at it from the side.

608RS · 01-10-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SSMY1LE

I used "black out tape" (sold at most car parts places). Took me 10 minutes and can be removed in seconds at anytime.

looks great! how did you apply around the curved edges of the headlight?

SSMY1LE · 01-10-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 608RS

looks great! how did you apply around the curved edges of the headlight?

Divided the chrome into sections, easier to handle this way. The vertical one just wraps around the back. Used a plastic putty knife to smooth it.

608RS · 01-10-2018, 05:35 PM

thanks!

nancygrl · 01-10-2018, 05:52 PM

When I had my '15, I plasti-dipped the chrome trim.

01-09-2018, 10:18 AM	#1
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	Looking to remove RS chrome trim on 14 ss Anyone remove the chrome trim on the front grille and headlights? I've seem people replace the grille with the z28 grille and it looks great but they leave the chrome trim around the headlights. I know there will be a visible hole on each side but anyone else just say screw it and removed all the chrome trim? __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

01-09-2018, 10:46 AM	#2
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	I dont think you can remove the chrome trim on the headlights because it will leave a void. Most people just wrap the trim above the headlights and delete the center for the z28 grill. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

01-09-2018, 09:27 PM	#4
nty1234 Drives: 2015 2SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Mitten State Posts: 161	I just did the rs conversion today on my non-rs ss. No hole for me since it did not come with the hid's from the factory. (The factory rs models will have a small rectangular hole on the corner. I'm not sure how much this picture will help but this is without the chrome trim, their is a small led strip at the very top that serves really no purpose as it does not light up. Curious why gm put that there in the first place if anyone knows? anyways you only notice it if you sit down as in the way this picture was taken. I also have the z28 grill (mine came with it from the factory) Attached Images

01-09-2018, 10:42 PM	#5
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	I used "black out tape" (sold at most car parts places). Took me 10 minutes and can be removed in seconds at anytime. Attached Images __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

01-10-2018, 12:48 PM	#6
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	I think I might try removing the trim and cover the holes with black vinyl __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

01-10-2018, 02:44 PM	#8
nty1234 Drives: 2015 2SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Mitten State Posts: 161	Here you go. Attached Images

01-10-2018, 03:57 PM	#9
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	I think it looks so much better without the RS chrome trim __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

01-10-2018, 05:35 PM	#13
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carol Stream IL Posts: 638	thanks! __________________ 2015 Camaro 2ss, NicKey Performance built/tuned

01-10-2018, 05:52 PM	#14
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	When I had my '15, I plasti-dipped the chrome trim. Attached Images