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Casperadub70 · 09-30-2013, 04:51 PM

As some of you know ive had some paint issues with my new 2014 1LE. To deal with the spots on the hood, the dealership said they could replace the wrap or paint the hood matte black.

Do you think the would come out looking the same? Would that also maybe help with the issues people have keeping it clean, considering it would have a layer of clear coat?

What do you think?

White_SS/RS · 09-30-2013, 05:02 PM

I'd keep the wrap. I have another car that has a painted matte black hood and it doesn't look as good as the wrap and it's harder to keep clean.

CamaroTom · 09-30-2013, 05:19 PM

Keep the wrap so you will always have the option of removing it with nice silver paint underneath.

Casperadub70 · 09-30-2013, 05:23 PM

Has anyone thought of putting a clear coat over the wrap? If thats even possible

Ajdin@A2BMotorsport · 09-30-2013, 05:29 PM

Wrap... If you thought the vinyl was a bitch to keep clean wait till you have to deal with Matte Black Paint

christianmotox · 09-30-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Casperadub70

Has anyone thought of putting a clear coat over the wrap? If thats even possible

Im not sure about a clear coat on top.
But maybe have them re-wrap the hood and put a clear film on top? like a clear bra for the hood.

Night Shades · 09-30-2013, 05:45 PM

Clear coat would make it shine.
They do have Matte Clear now though.

Cookie Monster · 09-30-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Casperadub70

Has anyone thought of putting a clear coat over the wrap? If thats even possible

Never seen any mentions of the clearcoat over the wrap. But I'd definitely stay away from painting the hood. I'd re wrap it, or just take it off and go from there. Maybe a ZL1 hood insert? I'm even thinking about taking the wrap off and rewrapping it to get the concept hash marks. I know a guy that can do it, but I'm still debating it because of the factory warranty

BigBlock69RS · 09-30-2013, 06:17 PM

Paint for sure. The wrap is extremely easy to scratch, you can do it with your finger nail. I have my spolier painted matte black and it is much more durable. Use a good car soap and keeping it clean it won't be hard.

Compared to having people touching the wrap and causing damage.

racerx1214 · 09-30-2013, 06:52 PM

I'm having mine painted over the winter.

Will just have them match it to the rear spoiler, which is how it should look anyway.

t&t moyer · 10-01-2013, 08:32 AM

Big difference between matte, satin and flat when it comes to painted finishes. I've painted enough cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, motorhomes, custom helmets, ect over the past 20'some years and can say without a doubt that a good body shop can spray a hood that is way easier to maintain than the vinyl wrap. Once I have an issue with my hood I'll be spraying it.

As for clear, no do not clear over the vinyl. But, for many years, not just recently you have been able to make clear matte/satin/flat by adding flattening agent to it. Just like adding flatten agent to single stage colors to flatten them down to your liking.

It's not rocket science but just needs a shop that has their shit together.

Top~Dog · 10-01-2013, 10:10 AM

Anyone know of someone that has actually painted the hood another color besides flat black? I know that if the wrap is peeld of, it's the color of the car with clearcoat. I was considering painting my hood - but a metallic black.

Jeff_SS · 10-01-2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bozz1LE

Wrap... If you thought the vinyl was a bitch to keep clean wait till you have to deal with Matte Black Paint

I painted my entire truck matte black a few summers ago with my dad's help. This is the story of my life. It looks great when it's clean, but then about day or two later...nightmare

Dropspeed · 10-01-2013, 11:14 AM

I had a hood, roof, deck lid and mirrors on a black car painted flat black.....with a Matte clear coat. My painter explained how hard it would be to take car of and suggested the Matte clear coat for protection. It looked great and no regrets....

Now on the 1LE I like the wrap as a protection for the hood and paint underneath. I know at anytime the wrap can come off or I can have the warp redone if I want....

09-30-2013, 04:51 PM	#1
Casperadub70 Drives: 2014 1LE Camaro, 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Posts: 939	Paint the hood? As some of you know ive had some paint issues with my new 2014 1LE. To deal with the spots on the hood, the dealership said they could replace the wrap or paint the hood matte black. Do you think the would come out looking the same? Would that also maybe help with the issues people have keeping it clean, considering it would have a layer of clear coat? What do you think? __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS Camaro Recaro seats, Custom Cam, Kooks LT headers, CAI intake, Z/28 Spoiler, Z/28 Belly Pan, Z/28 Brake Air Ducts, Stainless Steel breaklines, BMR Toe Rods and Trailing Arms resulting in 482.49 RWHP

09-30-2013, 05:02 PM	#2
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	I'd keep the wrap. I have another car that has a painted matte black hood and it doesn't look as good as the wrap and it's harder to keep clean. __________________ LMS Engineering

09-30-2013, 05:19 PM	#3
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	Keep the wrap so you will always have the option of removing it with nice silver paint underneath. __________________

09-30-2013, 05:23 PM	#4
Casperadub70 Drives: 2014 1LE Camaro, 95 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Posts: 939	Has anyone thought of putting a clear coat over the wrap? If thats even possible __________________ 2014 1LE 2SS Camaro Recaro seats, Custom Cam, Kooks LT headers, CAI intake, Z/28 Spoiler, Z/28 Belly Pan, Z/28 Brake Air Ducts, Stainless Steel breaklines, BMR Toe Rods and Trailing Arms resulting in 482.49 RWHP

09-30-2013, 06:17 PM	#9
BigBlock69RS Ed Drives: 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 951	Paint for sure. The wrap is extremely easy to scratch, you can do it with your finger nail. I have my spolier painted matte black and it is much more durable. Use a good car soap and keeping it clean it won't be hard. Compared to having people touching the wrap and causing damage. __________________

09-30-2013, 05:29 PM	#5
Ajdin@A2BMotorsport Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Waterloo Posts: 609	Wrap... If you thought the vinyl was a bitch to keep clean wait till you have to deal with Matte Black Paint

09-30-2013, 05:45 PM	#7
Night Shades Drives: Duramax Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Saint Peters Posts: 703	Clear coat would make it shine. They do have Matte Clear now though.

09-30-2013, 06:52 PM	#10
racerx1214 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 209	I'm having mine painted over the winter. Will just have them match it to the rear spoiler, which is how it should look anyway.

10-01-2013, 08:32 AM	#11
t&t moyer It's all hers. Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Djibouti - Horn of Africa / Wellsville NY Posts: 719	Big difference between matte, satin and flat when it comes to painted finishes. I've painted enough cars, trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, motorhomes, custom helmets, ect over the past 20'some years and can say without a doubt that a good body shop can spray a hood that is way easier to maintain than the vinyl wrap. Once I have an issue with my hood I'll be spraying it. As for clear, no do not clear over the vinyl. But, for many years, not just recently you have been able to make clear matte/satin/flat by adding flattening agent to it. Just like adding flatten agent to single stage colors to flatten them down to your liking. It's not rocket science but just needs a shop that has their shit together. __________________ #846

10-01-2013, 10:10 AM	#12
Top~Dog Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Harker Heights TX Posts: 213 View My Garage	Anyone know of someone that has actually painted the hood another color besides flat black? I know that if the wrap is peeld of, it's the color of the car with clearcoat. I was considering painting my hood - but a metallic black.

10-01-2013, 11:14 AM	#14
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	I had a hood, roof, deck lid and mirrors on a black car painted flat black.....with a Matte clear coat. My painter explained how hard it would be to take car of and suggested the Matte clear coat for protection. It looked great and no regrets.... Now on the 1LE I like the wrap as a protection for the hood and paint underneath. I know at anytime the wrap can come off or I can have the warp redone if I want.... __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990