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TeddyP25 · 09-01-2009, 08:02 PM

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cerberus · 09-01-2009, 08:08 PM

Agreed, Paint them!

KLR ZL1 · 09-01-2009, 08:34 PM

Here is my 2ss RS blk on blk with none painted GFX

third1 · 09-01-2009, 08:55 PM

Blackonblack what exhaust is that? It looks like how ever did the install didn't cut the tips and put the straight cut tips on

first one · 09-01-2009, 09:33 PM

The mechanic that installed my GFX said he had to cut the tips of the exhaust. Is that correct and does anyone know why. Thank you!

djsnoflake · 09-02-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by first one

The mechanic that installed my GFX said he had to cut the tips of the exhaust. Is that correct and does anyone know why. Thank you!

I don't really know. I kept my stock tips on, but that was because I am getting all new exhaust anyways, so I wasn't going to pay labor to have different tips put on something getting thrown in the steel bin!

I have noticed that the tips do get VERY close to the stainless steel exhaust housings on the GFX, so maybe there could be potential buzzing from metal touching metal, or paint damage maybe, but I have driven the car for hours and touched the housing and it isn't hot at all, so in the end I am not sure of the reasoning.

Hylton · 09-02-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by first one

The mechanic that installed my GFX said he had to cut the tips of the exhaust. Is that correct and does anyone know why. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

I don't really know. I kept my stock tips on, but that was because I am getting all new exhaust anyways, so I wasn't going to pay labor to have different tips put on something getting thrown in the steel bin!

I have noticed that the tips do get VERY close to the stainless steel exhaust housings on the GFX, so maybe there could be potential buzzing from metal touching metal, or paint damage maybe, but I have driven the car for hours and touched the housing and it isn't hot at all, so in the end I am not sure of the reasoning.

The instructions call for the exhaust tips to be cut and a slip cover (provided in kit) placed over the remaining pipe. This is the best picture I have but notice the pipe does not have a "cut-off" look:

CG'sSS · 09-02-2009, 12:19 PM

YEAH YEAH!!! PAINT THEM!!!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-02-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

It's plastic

sand it, prime it, and paint it

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

If the paint will not adhere then their paint guy needs to be fired as he knows nothing about painting.

qbert48 · 09-02-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

What are mail slots for?

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Touche'

YouEnvyMySS · 09-02-2009, 01:32 PM

TIMELY THREAD as I just had this discussion with my dealer on Monday. I too am black-on-black and wanted GFX painted... they agreed to do so but want me to sign off a waiver against chips... NOT peeling paint... stated concern was that the spoiler especially will be subject to road stones and wear/trear that will chip 'em up... I said "fine, but paint 'em"

Now thinking I should get 3m treatment on the front lower piece at a minimum as added protection.

Car expected at dealership TODAY!

Michael_Js · 09-02-2009, 01:34 PM

Yes, 3M it! I will be getting that part done when I get her also...

Congrats on getting to pick her up today!

locomaro · 09-02-2009, 02:09 PM

How long are u guys planning to wait to 3M after the GFX are painted? (To make sure paint is fully 'cured'?)

YouEnvyMySS · 09-02-2009, 02:13 PM

excellent question - for my dealer's body foreman! :-) There clearly needs to be a little curing time allowed I'd guess...

BTW!!! Didja see the youtube video of the guy sandblasting a hood that was 1/2-covered with Pro-Tect?

Thread is here - this stuff is incredible!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ight=sandblast

09-01-2009, 08:02 PM	#29
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09-01-2009, 08:08 PM	#30
cerberus Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Charles MO Posts: 509 View My Garage	Agreed, Paint them! Attached Images __________________ 2 SS CGM RS, IOM interior, Customized by Clean Cut Creations St. Louis, MO

09-01-2009, 08:34 PM	#31
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	To paint or Not to paint Here is my 2ss RS blk on blk with none painted GFX Attached Images

09-01-2009, 08:55 PM	#32
third1 speed freak Drives: 2015i Cadillac Escalade,10 IOM 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Wi Posts: 1,143 View My Garage	Blackonblack what exhaust is that? It looks like how ever did the install didn't cut the tips and put the straight cut tips on __________________ Current:2015i Cadilac Escalade,2016 Lexus RC350,2011 CVO StreetGlide cammed,tuned & loud. 2010 IMO/IO,custom stripes,GFX,sunrf,solo exhaust,JBA shorties,rotofab,Jannetty tune,Pfadt,JLw6 Audison&Hertz,7/4/09 2GIFKIEJ6A9123779Del 7/10/09 Former Camaros 72 LT1 Z28, 86 z28 [SIGPIC]

09-02-2009, 12:19 PM	#36
CG'sSS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS and 1985 L98 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 94 View My Garage	YEAH YEAH!!! PAINT THEM!!! __________________ Since June 19, 2009 Owns: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IBM w/ SIM Rally Stripes w/ SIM GRFX Still Owns: 1985 Corvette

09-01-2009, 09:33 PM	#33
first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	The mechanic that installed my GFX said he had to cut the tips of the exhaust. Is that correct and does anyone know why. Thank you!

09-02-2009, 01:32 PM	#39
YouEnvyMySS Drives: 85½ Porsche 944; 2002 Ford Exp Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portsmouth, RI Posts: 153	TIMELY THREAD as I just had this discussion with my dealer on Monday. I too am black-on-black and wanted GFX painted... they agreed to do so but want me to sign off a waiver against chips... NOT peeling paint... stated concern was that the spoiler especially will be subject to road stones and wear/trear that will chip 'em up... I said "fine, but paint 'em" Now thinking I should get 3m treatment on the front lower piece at a minimum as added protection. Car expected at dealership TODAY! __________________ Hap Aldrich (Portsmouth, RI) 2SS/RS; custom CAI; ARH long tubes; Hurst short-throw billet shift. Dyno'd at 416rwhp/rwtq

09-02-2009, 01:34 PM	#40
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Yes, 3M it! I will be getting that part done when I get her also... Congrats on getting to pick her up today! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

09-02-2009, 02:09 PM	#41
locomaro Me=HAPPY Husband=JEALOUS Drives: 2010 2LT-RS Blk/CGM stripes/IO Int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 96	How long are u guys planning to wait to 3M after the GFX are painted? (To make sure paint is fully 'cured'?) __________________ Here's what "Loco" does when anyone comes near his Mama's Camaro:

09-02-2009, 02:13 PM	#42
YouEnvyMySS Drives: 85½ Porsche 944; 2002 Ford Exp Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portsmouth, RI Posts: 153	excellent question - for my dealer's body foreman! :-) There clearly needs to be a little curing time allowed I'd guess... BTW!!! Didja see the youtube video of the guy sandblasting a hood that was 1/2-covered with Pro-Tect? Thread is here - this stuff is incredible! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ight=sandblast __________________ Hap Aldrich (Portsmouth, RI) 2SS/RS; custom CAI; ARH long tubes; Hurst short-throw billet shift. Dyno'd at 416rwhp/rwtq

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