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Bad70supreme · 01-21-2011, 09:04 AM

Has anyone had theres painted? I would like to paint mine gloss black, maybe even do it myself. Any tips would be great, thanks.

sub zero · 01-21-2011, 10:46 AM

i'm also want to do that , because i have the body kit street scene and i wanna paint it gloss black , so ithink it will be good looking for diffuser to paint it also , it will show all like one peaces joint to gether..

also i'm thinking to paint the front grill up ad down gloss also..

i hop some one have pic shows any camaro has painted rear diffuser ..

Revo1 · 01-21-2011, 10:56 AM

Scroll down a bit...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...118758&page=15

wrbear · 01-21-2011, 11:07 AM

I was in the process of painting mine when a factory GFX package was placed on Craigs List for a great price. It's gonna be hard if you want a smooth look (sanding etc) or you can save time by using an adhesive promoter and then paint it the color you want with a final gloss coat as is. I think I have pics and can write up the steps if you need them. I used rattle cans and it was actually looking great!

Bad70supreme · 01-21-2011, 11:49 AM

wrbear, thats what I am looking for! I want it smooth and glossy, any help would be great. I would like to just do this myself as long as this dont take a week to do, the car is my daily. I just think it would look so much better next to my aqua blue paint.

sub zero · 01-21-2011, 12:00 PM

Merc · 01-21-2011, 12:06 PM

My painter Buddy who is doing all the extra paint work on Pumpkin wants to paint the diffusser the same colour as the car. Not sure about that cosmetic modification yet.

wrbear · 01-21-2011, 12:07 PM

Give me little time to round up my ups and downs with pics....I'll post later today. What I did was a combo of things I read and others experiences. I was down to the clear coat buffing and stopped. Stay tuned!

Bad70supreme · 01-21-2011, 12:12 PM

lewylew · 01-21-2011, 12:20 PM

Here is a link from when I painted mine. Sorry for tha crappy pics.
There is one at the end with the groung effects also.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112102

wrbear · 01-21-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad70supreme

wrbear, thats what I am looking for! I want it smooth and glossy, any help would be great. I would like to just do this myself as long as this dont take a week to do, the car is my daily. I just think it would look so much better next to my aqua blue paint.

Just a quick note....the diffuser is cosmetic....you can drive the car without it. Don't rush into it and think your going to finish it in a weekend.

01-21-2011, 09:04 AM	#1
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	Painting rear diffuser? Has anyone had theres painted? I would like to paint mine gloss black, maybe even do it myself. Any tips would be great, thanks. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

01-21-2011, 10:46 AM	#2
sub zero Drives: RED@2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UAE Posts: 1,372	i'm also want to do that , because i have the body kit street scene and i wanna paint it gloss black , so ithink it will be good looking for diffuser to paint it also , it will show all like one peaces joint to gether.. also i'm thinking to paint the front grill up ad down gloss also.. i hop some one have pic shows any camaro has painted rear diffuser .. __________________

01-21-2011, 10:56 AM	#3
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Scroll down a bit... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...118758&page=15 __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-21-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	wrbear, thats what I am looking for! I want it smooth and glossy, any help would be great. I would like to just do this myself as long as this dont take a week to do, the car is my daily. I just think it would look so much better next to my aqua blue paint. __________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

01-21-2011, 12:00 PM	#6
sub zero Drives: RED@2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UAE Posts: 1,372	__________________

01-21-2011, 11:07 AM	#4
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 840	I was in the process of painting mine when a factory GFX package was placed on Craigs List for a great price. It's gonna be hard if you want a smooth look (sanding etc) or you can save time by using an adhesive promoter and then paint it the color you want with a final gloss coat as is. I think I have pics and can write up the steps if you need them. I used rattle cans and it was actually looking great!

01-21-2011, 12:06 PM	#7
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	My painter Buddy who is doing all the extra paint work on Pumpkin wants to paint the diffusser the same colour as the car. Not sure about that cosmetic modification yet. __________________ My Build Thread

01-21-2011, 12:07 PM	#8
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 840	Give me little time to round up my ups and downs with pics....I'll post later today. What I did was a combo of things I read and others experiences. I was down to the clear coat buffing and stopped. Stay tuned!

01-21-2011, 12:12 PM	#9
Bad70supreme Drives: 2010 aqua blue SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: plainfield, IL Posts: 2,706	__________________ 10.91 at 122 H/C stock block N/A

01-21-2011, 12:20 PM	#10
lewylew Drives: 2010 ZL550& 2021 C8 Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 1,583 View My Garage	Here is a link from when I painted mine. Sorry for tha crappy pics. There is one at the end with the groung effects also. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112102

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