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Driving_the_Beast13 · 07-24-2014, 02:50 PM

Hey guys,

This is my first post ever in any type of forum, so if i mess up somehow I apologize ahead of time. I'm actually pretty glad that the first time I'm using a forum is because of my Camaro which I finally got about 2 months ago, its the car I've been wanting since I was a child. Needless to say, I'm pretty damn excited haha

Now the question, I have a black 2014 2LS (Wish I had enough for a ZL1, but I'm not complaining at all) and I was wondering what type of black to use for the emblems, I'm going to use 3M 1080 Vinyl but I don't know which type of black specifically. Originally, I was going to use Metallic Black or Gloss black, but someone mentioned that Matte Black might make it stand out more or make it look better because the others might just blend it in.

Seeing as I have no extensive experience, maybe someone might be able to help me make a choice? Thanks for your help in advance.

Squillo · 07-24-2014, 02:54 PM

Since your car is black I would opt for gloss black, but that's just my opinion / taste.

You can also look into Plasti-dip.

Midlife conVert · 07-24-2014, 04:10 PM

My car I bought carbon fiber vinyl from auto zone made for rocker covers. If you don't want vinyl, You can Plasti dip. I did the dip on my truck

is your friend plenty of threads

Enduring · 07-24-2014, 04:14 PM

I plastidipped my badges and I really like the way they look on a black car

Galts Disciple · 07-24-2014, 05:10 PM

My car is black and I used matte black and I think it looks great. I couldn't decide between matte and gloss but they only had matte plastidip at HD so that kind of made the decision for me. It worked out great in the end.

sstephen17 · 07-24-2014, 05:34 PM

I also used Plastidip but did it in red for both the bowties and Camaro logos:

Dennis Northwest · 07-24-2014, 06:03 PM

Vinyl will not stick to your emblems because in the 2014 model year they switched to textured emblems. I went with Plasti Dip and it turned out great.

Dennis

Driving_the_Beast13 · 07-24-2014, 06:30 PM

Thank you! I noticed that most of you all went with PastiDip and Dennis, you raise a great point, the emblems are textured, they are not smooth. It might just be that Plasti Dip would be the best way to go for it.

If I were to go for the PastiDip, what would be the best way/method to go about getting it done? From your own experience.

Thanks for all the help to you all, I really appreciate it!

sstephen17 · 07-24-2014, 06:42 PM

There are plenty of YouTube videos on how to Plastidip everything from emblems to wheels. You can get it at Home Depot for $8 a can I think.

Muscle Car Memories · 07-24-2014, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sstephen17

There are plenty of YouTube videos on how to Plastidip everything from emblems to wheels. You can get it at Home Depot for $8 a can I think.

Not to insult the person who started this post but this subject has been beat to death

Driving_the_Beast13 · 07-24-2014, 07:14 PM

sstephen17 - Thanks for all the info, I'll go check it out

Muscle Car Memories - Yea, I figured it out that it's been extensively covered haha but still being a new owner sort of makes things new for me right? haha I'll take any help you've got to spare.

tonysplanb · 07-25-2014, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Northwest

Vinyl will not stick to your emblems because in the 2014 model year they switched to textured emblems. I went with Plasti Dip and it turned out great.

Dennis

I had it done in vinyl and it looks and holds fine on my 2014

07-24-2014, 02:50 PM	#1
Driving_the_Beast13 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 3	Need advice to black out the emblems! Hey guys, This is my first post ever in any type of forum, so if i mess up somehow I apologize ahead of time. I'm actually pretty glad that the first time I'm using a forum is because of my Camaro which I finally got about 2 months ago, its the car I've been wanting since I was a child. Needless to say, I'm pretty damn excited haha Now the question, I have a black 2014 2LS (Wish I had enough for a ZL1, but I'm not complaining at all) and I was wondering what type of black to use for the emblems, I'm going to use 3M 1080 Vinyl but I don't know which type of black specifically. Originally, I was going to use Metallic Black or Gloss black, but someone mentioned that Matte Black might make it stand out more or make it look better because the others might just blend it in. Seeing as I have no extensive experience, maybe someone might be able to help me make a choice? Thanks for your help in advance.

07-24-2014, 04:10 PM	#3
Midlife conVert Drives: Black 2LT Convertible Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 491	My car I bought carbon fiber vinyl from auto zone made for rocker covers. If you don't want vinyl, You can Plasti dip. I did the dip on my truck is your friend plenty of threads __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/173934389435353/

07-24-2014, 05:10 PM	#5
Galts Disciple Drives: 2017 Camaro SS (2SS, M6) Join Date: May 2014 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 116	My car is black and I used matte black and I think it looks great. I couldn't decide between matte and gloss but they only had matte plastidip at HD so that kind of made the decision for me. It worked out great in the end. __________________ Rule #71: No excuses. Play like a champion!

07-24-2014, 02:54 PM	#2
Squillo Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS BRM LS3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,174	Since your car is black I would opt for gloss black, but that's just my opinion / taste. You can also look into Plasti-dip.

07-24-2014, 04:14 PM	#4
Enduring Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 203 View My Garage	I plastidipped my badges and I really like the way they look on a black car

07-24-2014, 05:34 PM	#6
sstephen17 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS BRM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 215	I also used Plastidip but did it in red for both the bowties and Camaro logos:

07-24-2014, 06:03 PM	#7
Dennis Northwest Drives: 16 1SS A8 NPP Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 99 View My Garage	Vinyl will not stick to your emblems because in the 2014 model year they switched to textured emblems. I went with Plasti Dip and it turned out great. Dennis

07-24-2014, 06:30 PM	#8
Driving_the_Beast13 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 3	Thank you! I noticed that most of you all went with PastiDip and Dennis, you raise a great point, the emblems are textured, they are not smooth. It might just be that Plasti Dip would be the best way to go for it. If I were to go for the PastiDip, what would be the best way/method to go about getting it done? From your own experience. Thanks for all the help to you all, I really appreciate it!

07-24-2014, 06:42 PM	#9
sstephen17 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LT/RS BRM Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 215	There are plenty of YouTube videos on how to Plastidip everything from emblems to wheels. You can get it at Home Depot for $8 a can I think.

07-24-2014, 07:14 PM	#11
Driving_the_Beast13 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 3	sstephen17 - Thanks for all the info, I'll go check it out Muscle Car Memories - Yea, I figured it out that it's been extensively covered haha but still being a new owner sort of makes things new for me right? haha I'll take any help you've got to spare.