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mbowen89 · 04-07-2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaxce

Ya guys, every car with a matte black hood is trying to be a 1LE

Being sarcastic? He said the wheels too, was just asking if overall he was going for the 1LE look.

Cam_Cam · 04-07-2015, 11:05 PM

I mean I don't mind if he says it. I have plenty of reasons for getting an SS over a ZL1 but I love the look of a ZL1. So yes, I'm doing my best to replicate the look for the ZL1 on my SS.

GAFreddy · 04-07-2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam_Cam

I mean I don't mind if he says it. I have plenty of reasons for getting an SS over a ZL1 but I love the look of a ZL1. So yes, I'm doing my best to replicate the look for the ZL1 on my SS.

What are your reasons for getting an SS over a ZL1? Just curious.

chevyboy01438 · 04-07-2015, 11:39 PM

Sorry to jump in on this, but im in the process of dipping my interior now and moving to exterior when it warms up a bit. Will car wax do anything to the plasti dip?

Chaxce · 04-08-2015, 02:04 AM

Car wax under dip with cause it not to adhere correctly, on top of dip is just fine tho, if you already have wax on your car you will want to use isopropyl alcohol or a degreaser

SoChrisB · 04-08-2015, 09:12 AM

I'm dipping my emblems this weekend. Any other pointers?

Cam_Cam · 04-08-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasTex

What are your reasons for getting an SS over a ZL1? Just curious.

One, admittedly I've never been taught how to drive a stick and as "unmanly" as it sounds, have no desire to learn. Two, I sit in traffic an hour a day each way, and had no desire to own a stick in said situation. Three, the 1LE was a bit out of my price range. And last but not least, a 1LE would have me in jail for speeding.

I drive my SS slower than any other car I've ever owned, so there was really no sense in buying something with even MORE horsepower than the SS. But I think the 1LE look as absolutely PERFECT for the Camaro.

GAFreddy · 04-08-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam_Cam

One, admittedly I've never been taught how to drive a stick and as "unmanly" as it sounds, have no desire to learn. Two, I sit in traffic an hour a day each way, and had no desire to own a stick in said situation. Three, the 1LE was a bit out of my price range. And last but not least, a 1LE would have me in jail for speeding.

I drive my SS slower than any other car I've ever owned, so there was really no sense in buying something with even MORE horsepower than the SS. But I think the 1LE look as absolutely PERFECT for the Camaro.

Those are all pretty good reasons.

Splitter · 04-08-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SoChrisB

I'm dipping my emblems this weekend. Any other pointers?

Spend the extra time masking off properly.

ytown87 · 04-08-2015, 12:03 PM

sounds like a true opinion preference to me. i say leave it the way it is. would be different if you were dipping the etire car but in the end it is your ride. remember you can always peel it off if you dont like it dipped as well.

ytown87 · 04-08-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SoChrisB

I'm dipping my emblems this weekend. Any other pointers?

Dont be in a rush to see the coats built up. Lightly dust each coat on at a time. Give 15 min between coats. The first coat or two will not look like much was accomplished. By coat 4 you will be about done. Add one or two more to make it easier to peel when you are done with it

ytown87 · 04-08-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyboy01438

Sorry to jump in on this, but im in the process of dipping my interior now and moving to exterior when it warms up a bit. Will car wax do anything to the plasti dip?

Use Turtle Ice spray wax over the dip when done.

97tj-neil · 04-08-2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam_Cam

One, admittedly I've never been taught how to drive a stick and as "unmanly" as it sounds, have no desire to learn. Two, I sit in traffic an hour a day each way, and had no desire to own a stick in said situation. Three, the 1LE was a bit out of my price range. And last but not least, a 1LE would have me in jail for speeding.

I drive my SS slower than any other car I've ever owned, so there was really no sense in buying something with even MORE horsepower than the SS. But I think the 1LE look as absolutely PERFECT for the Camaro.

But, the 1LE does not have any more HP than an SS>

Cam_Cam · 04-08-2015, 12:30 PM

For the wheels, I know the place I'm having it done said they do 5 full coats plus clear up to whatever shine you want. 5 coats seems to be the number most places use.

04-07-2015, 11:39 PM	#18
chevyboy01438 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 536	Sorry to jump in on this, but im in the process of dipping my interior now and moving to exterior when it warms up a bit. Will car wax do anything to the plasti dip? __________________ Mod List: Perma-Grin, Darkened tail lights, ZL1 3rd break light, JW Motorsports LED side markers, American Authorities Window Louver, American Authority ZL1 bumper, 11/30/17 \| Club F1FTY

04-08-2015, 02:04 AM	#19
Chaxce Under construction... Drives: Black 2012 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uvalde Tx Posts: 246	Car wax under dip with cause it not to adhere correctly, on top of dip is just fine tho, if you already have wax on your car you will want to use isopropyl alcohol or a degreaser __________________ 2012 2SS/RS, mods coming soon

04-08-2015, 12:03 PM	#24
ytown87 Drives: C6 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,264	sounds like a true opinion preference to me. i say leave it the way it is. would be different if you were dipping the etire car but in the end it is your ride. remember you can always peel it off if you dont like it dipped as well. __________________ 2008 C6 m6. Carbon creations front/rear carbon fiber wodebody fenders. Carbon fiber hood carbon fiber roof hoop carbon fiber zr1 extreme spoiler. NW 102mm tb. Ported intake manifold. Cometic .040 head gaskets. LG motorsports G6x3 cam. DSX flex fuel sensor. AEM methanol kit. Z06 brakes. Ebiach sway bars. ZR1 rep wheels and Nitto Invo tires. Monster stage 3 twin disc clutch. MGW short shifter. Corbeau race seats. Gforce race harnesses. SLP loudmouth 2 mufflers. Carbon fiber exhaust tips. RPM stage 4 transmission and Stage 3 rear diff. 3.73 gears. Vararam cai. Kooks 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe.

04-07-2015, 11:05 PM	#16
Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	I mean I don't mind if he says it. I have plenty of reasons for getting an SS over a ZL1 but I love the look of a ZL1. So yes, I'm doing my best to replicate the look for the ZL1 on my SS.

04-08-2015, 09:12 AM	#20
SoChrisB Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 598 View My Garage	I'm dipping my emblems this weekend. Any other pointers?

04-08-2015, 12:30 PM	#28
Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	For the wheels, I know the place I'm having it done said they do 5 full coats plus clear up to whatever shine you want. 5 coats seems to be the number most places use.