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StreetReporter · 06-13-2010, 02:39 PM

I hate the simple, body color gas cap. I ordered the chrome cover, but against my black finish, it was just too much (the cover is just so big, the chrome dominated).

So I painted the chrome cover black satin. That turned out to be a little too subtle.

So finally I glued a few tiny bolts around the outside edge.

I think this is the perfect balance

What do you think?

hisinc · 06-13-2010, 02:53 PM

Tigg · 06-13-2010, 02:55 PM

That looks good..

Rage · 06-13-2010, 02:56 PM

Nice job making that work

...I am looking to get one of these for my CGM, but I was going to get the brushed nickel one.

MillerTime · 06-13-2010, 02:57 PM

Very creative and sick lookin! I like!

StreetReporter · 06-13-2010, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the compliments..

I first tried sanding the chrome to make it look like brushed nickel. It worked, but the contrast with the black was still too much. The cap is so large, and the finish clashed with the polished wheels.

It took the black satin paint very well. We'll see how the $1.29 nut caps hold up considering they're currently stuck there only with super glue!

68/2010 · 06-13-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StreetReporter

I hate the simple, body color gas cap. I ordered the chrome cover, but against my black finish, it was just too much (the cover is just so big, the chrome dominated).

So I painted the chrome cover black satin. That turned out to be a little too subtle.

So finally I glued a few tiny bolts around the outside edge.

I think this is the perfect balance

What do you think?

That's funny. We did the same thing today w/ super glueing the tiny bolts on our gas cap chrome piece that I have on my car. Going to take a picture in a few. I'll post it and show you. We thought it was a great idea and our piece we didn't like seeing the yellow though it. Yours looks great.

scottc · 06-13-2010, 03:51 PM

Hey,that looks really good man !

Brownhornitt · 06-13-2010, 04:00 PM

Looks great

Sevn86 · 06-13-2010, 04:01 PM

That looks great!

68/2010 · 06-13-2010, 04:01 PM

Here's my picture

68/2010 · 06-13-2010, 04:04 PM

This is want it look like before

StreetReporter · 06-13-2010, 04:07 PM

68/10, I REALLY like that! Is it a stick on? Obviously I don't have an SS, but where did you get that?!

68/2010 · 06-13-2010, 04:29 PM

I got it at Camaroparts.com they have two others. I just liked this one. And they are stick on. I haven't seen anyone else yet. But, like us we thought of the same thing.

2010 SSRS · 06-13-2010, 04:35 PM

looks really nice

Bone · 06-13-2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68/2010

This is want it look like before

I really like this. Combines the best of both...

StreetReporter · 06-13-2010, 05:01 PM

68/2010, camaroparts.com comes up as a "domain hold" -- what's the web address for the supplier?

Thanks!

danhr · 06-13-2010, 05:05 PM

i was extremely reluctant to open this thread. I thought it had fail boat written all over it.

then i opened it

and damn man... that looks really good. I am thinking of copying you and doing the same thing to mine now.

StreetReporter · 06-13-2010, 05:08 PM

PS, I didn't label this thread "self made gas cap cover" -- admin renamed it and moved to photos.

The gas cap cover is a product from Defenderworks, not self-made. I just improved it a little bit.

I think it belongs in discussions (phots included to avoid "this post is useless without photos!)

Mightygrasshopper · 06-13-2010, 06:13 PM

i really like that! btw, can't help but appreciate the look of black camaro - a beast is what it is. Awesome

chevyss · 06-13-2010, 06:24 PM

Looks really nice. Nice job

peele1 · 06-13-2010, 06:37 PM

That looks nice! Good job!

68/2010 · 06-13-2010, 06:44 PM

http://www.carid.com/chevy-camaro-ac...FR8bswodOVrXwA Here you go.

lock · 06-13-2010, 09:52 PM

Looks good man. I was surprised. I don't understand the need to accentuate a gas cap cover like many people do though.

06-13-2010, 02:39 PM	#1
StreetReporter Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 213	Self made Gas Cap Cover I hate the simple, body color gas cap. I ordered the chrome cover, but against my black finish, it was just too much (the cover is just so big, the chrome dominated). So I painted the chrome cover black satin. That turned out to be a little too subtle. So finally I glued a few tiny bolts around the outside edge. I think this is the perfect balance What do you think? Attached Images __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, conceal all evidence you tried in the first place."

06-13-2010, 02:55 PM	#3
Tigg Irreverent Schmoe Drives: Black 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 366	That looks good.. __________________ Black 2SS,M6,Sunroof,R6P.11390

06-13-2010, 02:56 PM	#4
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,964 View My Garage	Nice job making that work...I am looking to get one of these for my CGM, but I was going to get the brushed nickel one. __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

06-13-2010, 02:57 PM	#5
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,312	Very creative and sick lookin! I like! __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

06-13-2010, 03:07 PM	#6
StreetReporter Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 213	Thanks for the compliments.. I first tried sanding the chrome to make it look like brushed nickel. It worked, but the contrast with the black was still too much. The cap is so large, and the finish clashed with the polished wheels. It took the black satin paint very well. We'll see how the $1.29 nut caps hold up considering they're currently stuck there only with super glue! __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, conceal all evidence you tried in the first place."

06-13-2010, 02:53 PM	#2
hisinc Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 173

06-13-2010, 03:51 PM	#8
scottc Central PA Camaro5 Club Drives: 420 hp 13 5.0, Veloster Turbo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: pa Posts: 1,075	Hey,that looks really good man !

06-13-2010, 04:00 PM	#9
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 957 View My Garage	Looks great __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

06-13-2010, 04:01 PM	#11
68/2010 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL Posts: 3,684 View My Garage	Here's my picture Attached Images __________________

06-13-2010, 04:04 PM	#12
68/2010 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL Posts: 3,684 View My Garage	This is want it look like before Attached Images __________________

06-13-2010, 04:07 PM	#13
StreetReporter Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 213	68/10, I REALLY like that! Is it a stick on? Obviously I don't have an SS, but where did you get that?! __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, conceal all evidence you tried in the first place."

06-13-2010, 04:29 PM	#14
68/2010 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL Posts: 3,684 View My Garage	I got it at Camaroparts.com they have two others. I just liked this one. And they are stick on. I haven't seen anyone else yet. But, like us we thought of the same thing. __________________

06-13-2010, 04:35 PM	#15
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 114,141 View My Garage	looks really nice __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-13-2010, 05:01 PM	#17
StreetReporter Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 213	68/2010, camaroparts.com comes up as a "domain hold" -- what's the web address for the supplier? Thanks! __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, conceal all evidence you tried in the first place."

06-13-2010, 05:05 PM	#18
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 2,061	i was extremely reluctant to open this thread. I thought it had fail boat written all over it. then i opened it and damn man... that looks really good. I am thinking of copying you and doing the same thing to mine now. __________________ Bragging about a car that you paid someone to pick the parts and install them for you, is like paying someone to bang your wife, and then bragging about the kid. "I'm sorry officer, no, I do not know why you pulled me over."

06-13-2010, 05:08 PM	#19
StreetReporter Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 213	PS, I didn't label this thread "self made gas cap cover" -- admin renamed it and moved to photos. The gas cap cover is a product from Defenderworks, not self-made. I just improved it a little bit. I think it belongs in discussions (phots included to avoid "this post is useless without photos!) __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, conceal all evidence you tried in the first place."

06-13-2010, 06:13 PM	#20
Mightygrasshopper Drives: Victory Red 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 276	i really like that! btw, can't help but appreciate the look of black camaro - a beast is what it is. Awesome __________________ MightyGrasshopper www.mightygrasshopper.com Into health, wellness and fitness? Check out my site for natural health product reviews, health articles and industry news. Want to get into summer time shape? I'm a former fatty who's lost the weight - "Train With Me" for FREE - sexy abs in 16 weeks! Just follow along!

06-13-2010, 06:24 PM	#21
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	Looks really nice. Nice job

06-13-2010, 06:37 PM	#22
peele1 Drives: 2010 Victory Red 1LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aberdeen, NC Posts: 264	That looks nice! Good job! __________________ VIN #4403 Victory Red 1LT/RS

06-13-2010, 06:44 PM	#23
68/2010 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TALLAHASSEE,FL Posts: 3,684 View My Garage	http://www.carid.com/chevy-camaro-ac...FR8bswodOVrXwA Here you go. __________________

06-13-2010, 09:52 PM	#24
lock Drives: 11 2SS/RS E-Force Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 818 View My Garage	Looks good man. I was surprised. I don't understand the need to accentuate a gas cap cover like many people do though. __________________ 11 IOM 2SS/RS E-Force Supercharged. 616 RWHP/578 RWTQ. Click link for my journal!!!

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