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Chevyrocker · 02-09-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 2KZ28_For_Now

Unless one of the aftermarket companies beats me to it, I am thinking of getting a special raised "gill accent" piece fabricated I can attach that looks like the '69s.

I think it might look great with certain color combos.

The jury is still out.

photoshop opportunity people...let's see it.

Vash · 02-09-2009, 11:37 AM

I have seen people do it on the S10 forum. I was gonna do it on my S10 cause the grill and fascia are faded out from UV exposure.

Angrybird 12 · 02-09-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RallyFever

Gents, I am painting my stripes but after viewing several BumbleBee photos, I am also seriously contemplating painting the gills.

Can this been done using airbrush techniques?
Is a clear coat required after airbrushing or can the airbrush paint be mixed with clear??

I do not want my rear quarter panel sprayed with clear as I am worried about overspray, etc.

When my stripes get painted, the spoiler, rear deck lid, hood and frot fascia are all being removed in order to avoid any overspray.

yes you should clearcoat after airbrushing. It would look much better then,

Mr_Draco · 02-09-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

yes you should clearcoat after airbrushing. It would look much better then,

Oh man that looks hot as hell. Black airbrushed gills on a Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with black rally stripes would be pure sex. I was planning on leaving mine alone but if they turn out that good I just may have to get this done as soon as I get mine.

t3chfr3ak · 02-09-2009, 07:40 PM

Making the side vents by painting or vinyl is so poser like! Its like putting on a fake hood scoop.

Leave it as is. It looks good already. If you do that you might as well go with the hood scoop too.

RallyFever · 02-09-2009, 10:39 PM

Thanks for all the info.
I am still having mixed feelings....
I think the black gills will "pop" wit the black stripes.
I also plan on going black metallic vice standard black.
I may go vinyl just to look at the profile prior to painting.

My concern with overspray is my concern, not the paint shop's.
How do they just clear the gills? Isn't it typically "blended?

nUcLeArEnVoY · 02-10-2009, 09:59 AM

Don't cut open the metal. That's an accident waiting to happen. Can you say rust?

Mr Twisty · 02-10-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by t3chfr3ak

Making the side vents by painting or vinyl is so poser like! Its like putting on a fake hood scoop.

Leave it as is. It looks good already. If you do that you might as well go with the hood scoop too.

The car already has a fake hood scoop.

Angrybird 12 · 02-10-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

The car already has a fake hood scoop.

I guess then the factory has already made the SS into a poser... according to t3chfr3ak... If the factory can do it you can too.....

SAE05 · 02-10-2009, 03:04 PM

stickers, you can put stickers on thar or . . . someone will come out with a decorative insert that you and stick on via 3M adhesive or . . . drill a couple of holes, seal the raw edge and snap in the decorative inserts or . . . paint and clear. Don't forget the portholes, jk

t3chfr3ak · 02-10-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I guess then the factory has already made the SS into a poser... according to t3chfr3ak... If the factory can do it you can too.....

Yeah and get those BMW M3 side vents and stick those on too! Oh and don forget to get a huge supra wing, Dukes of Hazard horn......

One Mean Chevy · 02-10-2009, 10:22 PM

Get it in Black and the Cutout look comes standard.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-10-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by t3chfr3ak

Yeah and get those BMW M3 side vents and stick those on too! Oh and don forget to get a huge supra wing, Dukes of Hazard horn......

Don't rain on the guy's parade. If he thinks it looks good, he should do it. It's his car, not yours.

ZYAL8R · 02-11-2009, 12:01 AM

Airbrush yes... vinyl maybe...cutting on a brand new 5th Gen. Maro.........hellllll no. Don't be crazy, put that cutting torch down!!

02-10-2009, 03:04 PM	#24
SAE05 inconspicuous observer Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dayton Posts: 145	stickers, you can put stickers on thar or . . . someone will come out with a decorative insert that you and stick on via 3M adhesive or . . . drill a couple of holes, seal the raw edge and snap in the decorative inserts or . . . paint and clear. Don't forget the portholes, jk __________________ _________________________________ Dodges . . . we don't need no stinking Dodges `O~O>

02-10-2009, 10:22 PM	#26
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02-11-2009, 12:01 AM	#28
ZYAL8R Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my garage Posts: 905	Airbrush yes... vinyl maybe...cutting on a brand new 5th Gen. Maro.........hellllll no. Don't be crazy, put that cutting torch down!! __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro Black on Black! 84' Chevy S-10 91' Chevy S-10 Ext. Cab 90' GMC Sierra Reg. Cab 350 V8 2003 GMC Sierra HD 4x4 Crew 6.0 2005 GMC Yukon 5.3 2008 GMC Ext. Cab 4x4 5.3 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 This truck man is about to go for something a little more sporty.

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02-09-2009, 11:37 AM	#16
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,100	I have seen people do it on the S10 forum. I was gonna do it on my S10 cause the grill and fascia are faded out from UV exposure.

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t3chfr3ak Drives: mazda 6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: in an igloo in Canada Posts: 223	Making the side vents by painting or vinyl is so poser like! Its like putting on a fake hood scoop. Leave it as is. It looks good already. If you do that you might as well go with the hood scoop too.

02-09-2009, 10:39 PM	#20
RallyFever Senior Member Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 747	Thanks for all the info. I am still having mixed feelings.... I think the black gills will "pop" wit the black stripes. I also plan on going black metallic vice standard black. I may go vinyl just to look at the profile prior to painting. My concern with overspray is my concern, not the paint shop's. How do they just clear the gills? Isn't it typically "blended?

02-10-2009, 09:59 AM	#21
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Don't cut open the metal. That's an accident waiting to happen. Can you say rust?