I finally Painted my 18" heritage wheels on the LS. ....not bad! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

allenthomasb · 08-10-2011, 12:57 AM

There she is....

Im thinking of more ways to amplify the red/red/black theme... do you guys have some suggestions? I thought about red wipers but everyone i asked laughed at me with the idea. WATCHA THINK GUYS?!?!?!?!

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camaroitalia · 08-10-2011, 01:04 AM

thats looks cool. did u sand the rings? or just primer, paint? i did red wipers on my 05 mustang, i liked them. thats up to you, i think it would be cool

Lil' Nasty · 08-10-2011, 01:05 AM

Wheels look good

IMO I wouldn't mess with the wiper blades

Bonanza7 · 08-10-2011, 01:07 AM

Nice. I did mine the same way, but yellow. I used Krylon Sunshine Yellow. Almost perfect match. Get lots of compliments, and some want to know where I got the wheels. Don't go overboard. I painted the back of the trunk where the bowtie is, matt black, and put blue led lights in the dome light. Red is available, but I think the blue makes a nice contrast. Also put blue led's under the hood for the car shows. (same ones as I used in the dome light. Simple to wire up) hve fun. You might try some of the gill slit vinyl stickers. makes them stand out, and they are cheap..Like $15 bucks or so. I also painted the calipers red. No need to even remove the wheels, did it throught the openings.

allenthomasb · 08-10-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by camaroitalia

thats looks cool. did u sand the rings? or just primer, paint? i did red wipers on my 05 mustang, i liked them. thats up to you, i think it would be cool

The dealership did it for me for 50 a pop. I DONT KNOW HOW THEY DID IT.

allenthomasb · 08-10-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Nice. I did mine the same way, but yellow. Get lots of compliments, and some want to know where I got the wheels. Don't go overboard. I painted the back of the trunk where the bowtie is, matt black, and put blue led lights in the dome light. Red is available, but I think the blue makes a nice contrast. Also put blue led's under the hood for the car shows. (same ones as I used in the dome light. Simple to wire up) hve fun. You might try some of the gill slit vinyl stickers. makes them stand out, and they are cheap..Like $15 bucks or so.

HAHAHA! nice!!! Dude, you're gonna have to show me pictures of that!

Bonanza7 · 08-10-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by allenthomasb

HAHAHA! nice!!! Dude, you're gonna have to show me pictures of that!

Unfortunately, I have never been able to figure out how to post a picture to this site. Tried to post a picture of the sunroof but couldn't make it work.

Nightfall · 08-10-2011, 01:22 AM

Nice save on them rims. When i was looking into the camaro first one i looked at was a black LS. If it was all i could pay for i would have gotten it. But the rims are hillbilly inbred UGLY.

look like spare rim donuts IMO i hate them with a passion. So that looks 100% better

*edit* IF i had gotten the LS i would have payed my dealer extra to put the 16 inch steel rims LOSE the donut LS black rims. Though black rims on a black camaro is HOT just not the styleing. If i could i love to get the 21 inch black rims

DieHardBattery · 08-10-2011, 01:23 AM

Black stripes possibly? Maybe somehow paint the silver bowties in the middle red? Go with either red or black bowties on the front and back? Swap out the silver camaro lettering with black...

Taintedveins · 08-10-2011, 01:24 AM

Okay this is like the 20th ls i have seen with gloss tires..
Mine are matte! and glossing them doesn't do anything...

Bonanza7 · 08-10-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Taintedveins

Okay this is like the 20th ls i have seen with gloss wheels..
Mine are matte! and glossing them doesn't do anything...

Well...I like it.

Taintedveins · 08-10-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Well...I like it.

Just makes me wonder if i got the wrong tires sometimes.. like a dealer swap or something.

keving2873 · 08-10-2011, 01:28 AM

I would get the CAMARO lettering painted black. I think that would make the black accents really pop.

Nightfall · 08-10-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by keving2873

I would get the CAMARO lettering painted black. I think that would make the black accents really pop.

you should take the camaro letters off. Put on the Black lettering like on the black camaro conspect i think it would be hot mod

Bonanza7 · 08-10-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by keving2873

I would get the CAMARO lettering painted black. I think that would make the black accents really pop.

yep

LimaCharlie · 08-10-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Taintedveins

Just makes me wonder if i got the wrong tires sometimes.. like a dealer swap or something.

If you are concerned about it, go to the local dealer and look at the tires on other LS Camaros. It could just be the kind of tire shine you are using or how you apply it.

To the original post, the red trim rings on the LS wheels look good. Red windshield wipers is a bad idea though.

Bonanza7 · 08-10-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Taintedveins

Just makes me wonder if i got the wrong tires sometimes.. like a dealer swap or something.

Try a different tire dressing. I have used some that are worthless, and some that really shine. The best I found was made by Turtle Wax, but that particular one was discontinued. Too bad. Worked great, no much mess and lasted for a week or more.

BrandonB956 · 08-10-2011, 02:17 AM

that looks amazing

allenthomasb · 08-10-2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DieHardBattery

Black stripes possibly? Maybe somehow paint the silver bowties in the middle red? Go with either red or black bowties on the front and back? Swap out the silver camaro lettering with black...

I had black stripes originally but I had the dealer take them out... they took too much from the car being red. Now that I took it out, the red really pops out. But I do like the black trim here and there.

allenthomasb · 08-10-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Taintedveins

Okay this is like the 20th ls i have seen with gloss tires..
Mine are matte! and glossing them doesn't do anything...

Go to AutoZone... Get Maguires Tire shining stuff... Its a spray can.

olblue75 · 08-10-2011, 03:28 AM

Put the black stripes down the side that would look good with out overwhelming it like a set of rally stripes would

Nightfall · 08-10-2011, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Put the black stripes down the side that would look good with out overwhelming it like a set of rally stripes would

plus 15 more horse power

Shaimerej · 08-10-2011, 03:37 AM

Looks Great!

chevyk1 · 08-10-2011, 04:29 AM

Looks good. I actually know of another one looks the exact same in DC area I see all the time has tinted windows though

AGENT-006 · 08-10-2011, 04:34 AM

invest in a spoiler...makes a HUGE difference!..see if anyone with a victory red has a spoiler laying around that theyd like to sell..thats how i got mine.

08-10-2011, 12:57 AM	#1
allenthomasb Drives: 2011 / LS / Red / Red Wheels Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 21 View My Garage	I finally Painted my 18" heritage wheels on the LS. ....not bad! There she is.... Im thinking of more ways to amplify the red/red/black theme... do you guys have some suggestions? I thought about red wipers but everyone i asked laughed at me with the idea. WATCHA THINK GUYS?!?!?!?!

08-10-2011, 01:04 AM	#2
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,866	thats looks cool. did u sand the rings? or just primer, paint? i did red wipers on my 05 mustang, i liked them. thats up to you, i think it would be cool __________________

08-10-2011, 01:05 AM	#3
Lil' Nasty Drives: a Beeotch Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,802	Wheels look good IMO I wouldn't mess with the wiper blades __________________

08-10-2011, 01:22 AM	#8
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,893 View My Garage	Nice save on them rims. When i was looking into the camaro first one i looked at was a black LS. If it was all i could pay for i would have gotten it. But the rims are hillbilly inbred UGLY. look like spare rim donuts IMO i hate them with a passion. So that looks 100% better edit IF i had gotten the LS i would have payed my dealer extra to put the 16 inch steel rims LOSE the donut LS black rims. Though black rims on a black camaro is HOT just not the styleing. If i could i love to get the 21 inch black rims __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

08-10-2011, 01:24 AM	#10
Taintedveins Shark attack! Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,537 View My Garage	Okay this is like the 20th ls i have seen with gloss tires.. Mine are matte! and glossing them doesn't do anything... __________________

08-10-2011, 01:07 AM	#4
Bonanza7 Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,063	Nice. I did mine the same way, but yellow. I used Krylon Sunshine Yellow. Almost perfect match. Get lots of compliments, and some want to know where I got the wheels. Don't go overboard. I painted the back of the trunk where the bowtie is, matt black, and put blue led lights in the dome light. Red is available, but I think the blue makes a nice contrast. Also put blue led's under the hood for the car shows. (same ones as I used in the dome light. Simple to wire up) hve fun. You might try some of the gill slit vinyl stickers. makes them stand out, and they are cheap..Like $15 bucks or so. I also painted the calipers red. No need to even remove the wheels, did it throught the openings.

08-10-2011, 01:23 AM	#9
DieHardBattery Camaro Owner & Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 415 View My Garage	Black stripes possibly? Maybe somehow paint the silver bowties in the middle red? Go with either red or black bowties on the front and back? Swap out the silver camaro lettering with black...

08-10-2011, 01:28 AM	#13
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 421 View My Garage	I would get the CAMARO lettering painted black. I think that would make the black accents really pop.

08-10-2011, 02:17 AM	#18
BrandonB956 Drives: RS (11/15/10) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge,LA Posts: 578	that looks amazing __________________ *TEAM LLT* Nov.15th 2010 -- Check out my build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116235

08-10-2011, 03:28 AM	#21
olblue75 Drives: Inferno Orange 2SS/RS LS-3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN. Posts: 521	Put the black stripes down the side that would look good with out overwhelming it like a set of rally stripes would

08-10-2011, 03:37 AM	#23
Shaimerej Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 41	Looks Great! __________________ What's more chicken---- than f------ with a man's automobile? I mean; don't f--- with another man's vehicle! - Vincent Vega

08-10-2011, 04:29 AM	#24
chevyk1 Drives: CGM Camaro 1Lt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DC Posts: 261	Looks good. I actually know of another one looks the exact same in DC area I see all the time has tinted windows though

08-10-2011, 04:34 AM	#25
AGENT-006 AKA 'Mr. 006' Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fresno Posts: 742 View My Garage	invest in a spoiler...makes a HUGE difference!..see if anyone with a victory red has a spoiler laying around that theyd like to sell..thats how i got mine. __________________

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