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Moonchopper · 04-12-2013, 01:41 PM

Finally got my new grille on my Camaro. T-Rex Phantom Grille (Upper and Lower) from Apex-Speed.com. I plan on taking off the plasti-dip on the hood sometime this weekend - will include pictures without this plasti-dipped hood afterwards. If I ever plasti-dip my hood again, I'm going to glossify it a little bit so it doesn't have the dry/unfinished look.

T Rex Phantom Billet Grill, Black - Camaro SS (Upper) 20027B
T Rex Phantom Billet Grill, Black - Camaro SS (Lower) 25028B

Rhyder · 04-12-2013, 02:07 PM

nice grill.....why you removing the hood covering? looks good to me.

Moonchopper · 04-12-2013, 02:12 PM

The pictures don't show it very well, but it's uneven and I feel like it needs some gloss, also. I sprayed it on with spray cans, which was a mistake on such a large surface. I plan on plasti-dipping the hood again sometime later, but with a spray gun, as well as with some glossifier coating for a more permanent solution!

[edit] I might just end up investing in an actual painted black hood - I'm definitely digging the black hood with the RJT, though!

Frid · 04-12-2013, 02:19 PM

Diggin the new grille pieces

Rhyder · 04-12-2013, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonchopper

The pictures don't show it very well, but it's uneven and I feel like it needs some gloss, also. I sprayed it on with spray cans, which was a mistake on such a large surface. I plan on plasti-dipping the hood again sometime later, but with a spray gun, as well as with some glossifier coating for a more permanent solution!

[edit] I might just end up investing in an actual painted black hood - I'm definitely digging the black hood with the RJT, though!

Vinyl wrap is an option....its come down ion price a bit lately

Moonchopper · 04-12-2013, 02:25 PM

I've considered that. Might have to check if anyone around Raleigh NC would be willing to do it for a decent price. I just like the Plasti-dip option because of the 'modular' aspect of it, where I can just take it off if I get sick of it

Moonchopper · 05-27-2013, 01:11 PM

I know this thread is old, but just a warning: It looks like the T-Rex black grill is powder-coated, and is very susceptible to exposure to sunlight and/or car washes. Mine is starting to fade already. Considering either contacting manufacturer or just biting the bullet and get it repainted better.

04-12-2013, 01:41 PM	#1
Moonchopper Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC Posts: 150	T-Rex Phantom Grille, Upper and Lower (RJT) Finally got my new grille on my Camaro. T-Rex Phantom Grille (Upper and Lower) from Apex-Speed.com. I plan on taking off the plasti-dip on the hood sometime this weekend - will include pictures without this plasti-dipped hood afterwards. If I ever plasti-dip my hood again, I'm going to glossify it a little bit so it doesn't have the dry/unfinished look. T Rex Phantom Billet Grill, Black - Camaro SS (Upper) 20027B T Rex Phantom Billet Grill, Black - Camaro SS (Lower) 25028B

04-12-2013, 02:19 PM	#4
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	Diggin the new grille pieces __________________

04-12-2013, 02:07 PM	#2
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	nice grill.....why you removing the hood covering? looks good to me.

04-12-2013, 02:12 PM	#3
Moonchopper Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC Posts: 150	The pictures don't show it very well, but it's uneven and I feel like it needs some gloss, also. I sprayed it on with spray cans, which was a mistake on such a large surface. I plan on plasti-dipping the hood again sometime later, but with a spray gun, as well as with some glossifier coating for a more permanent solution! [edit] I might just end up investing in an actual painted black hood - I'm definitely digging the black hood with the RJT, though!

04-12-2013, 02:25 PM	#6
Moonchopper Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC Posts: 150	I've considered that. Might have to check if anyone around Raleigh NC would be willing to do it for a decent price. I just like the Plasti-dip option because of the 'modular' aspect of it, where I can just take it off if I get sick of it

05-27-2013, 01:11 PM	#7
Moonchopper Drives: 2010 RJT Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC Posts: 150	I know this thread is old, but just a warning: It looks like the T-Rex black grill is powder-coated, and is very susceptible to exposure to sunlight and/or car washes. Mine is starting to fade already. Considering either contacting manufacturer or just biting the bullet and get it repainted better.