DIY - de-chroming and painting tail light trim rings - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

WCFB-Russ · 10-10-2009, 03:56 PM

I plan on getting mine painted the color of the car - I think the trim rings would look awesome color-matched (would just make the car look that more "Assembled" - GM should provide a color matching option for all the black trim on the car like they did with the 4th gens (could color match the mirrors and the headlight / foglamp area).

looks way sharper when you dont have flat black there.

JayhawkSS · 10-10-2009, 04:14 PM

Looks sweet dude. Personally I like the chrome when its not over done. Will be putting on my chrome bowties soon!

DTM · 10-10-2009, 04:22 PM

not haaalf baaad

Edge.128 · 10-10-2009, 04:28 PM

Very nice!!

aldaran · 10-10-2009, 04:40 PM

Planning on getting SIM so this really looks good. I might order an extra set in case i mess them up. This looks really awesome!

themossman · 10-10-2009, 04:44 PM

Someone requested info on how I removed the trim rings....

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...ght=tail+light

Havok1327 · 10-10-2009, 06:06 PM

Great job. I was just talking to my wife about doing this to ours and I think you've convinced me. thanks for the write up.

buddylok · 10-10-2009, 06:11 PM

great job! I think I will do that too.

thanks for the info !

SSRS2010 · 10-10-2009, 07:33 PM

Greenspock · 10-10-2009, 07:50 PM

Nice. Thank you!

teamlowes48 · 10-10-2009, 07:56 PM

how about the brand of products you used?...

themossman · 10-10-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamlowes48

how about the brand of products you used?...

Read the original post....

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Originally Posted by themossman

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I needed a couple of bits of material....

600 and 800 grit sandpaper
Dupli-color CP 199 Adhesion Promoter
Dupli-color DA 1605 Flat Black
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I picked up everything at an auto parts store

teamlowes48 · 10-10-2009, 09:01 PM

sorry for my not paying attention, a little slow tonight.

Nexus6 · 10-10-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy

Nice job bro. I'm curious whether flat black or gloss black would look better on CGM.

(there is a DIY section lol, probably gonna get moved)

Here is some gloss back action for you

And the "Camaro" emblems in gloss black..For those you need to buy some new ones with the tape on both sides,take the front tape off,paint and clear them.Put the tape back on the front back on (make sure the tape it tight),then take the back tape off to apply them on the car.

10-10-2009, 03:56 PM	#15
WCFB-Russ Drives: ????? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wandering the Earth Posts: 264	I plan on getting mine painted the color of the car - I think the trim rings would look awesome color-matched (would just make the car look that more "Assembled" - GM should provide a color matching option for all the black trim on the car like they did with the 4th gens (could color match the mirrors and the headlight / foglamp area). looks way sharper when you dont have flat black there. __________________

10-10-2009, 04:14 PM	#16
JayhawkSS Autobot Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 253	Looks sweet dude. Personally I like the chrome when its not over done. Will be putting on my chrome bowties soon! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS \| *Silver Ice Metallic* LS3..Black Leather..Sunroof - Delivered! 06/27/2009 ROCK CHALK!!!

10-10-2009, 04:22 PM	#17
DTM DTMphotography Drives: 10' Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 585	not haaalf baaad __________________ 2010 2SS/RS: 12.77 @ 111mph (muffler delete) - SOLD

10-10-2009, 04:44 PM	#20
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	Someone requested info on how I removed the trim rings.... http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...ght=tail+light __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

10-10-2009, 04:28 PM	#18
Edge.128 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,911	Very nice!!

10-10-2009, 04:40 PM	#19
aldaran Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alice, Texas Posts: 579	Planning on getting SIM so this really looks good. I might order an extra set in case i mess them up. This looks really awesome!

10-10-2009, 06:06 PM	#21
Havok1327 Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Peters, Missouri Posts: 293	Great job. I was just talking to my wife about doing this to ours and I think you've convinced me. thanks for the write up.

10-10-2009, 06:11 PM	#22
buddylok Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: - Posts: 458 View My Garage	great job! I think I will do that too. thanks for the info !

10-10-2009, 07:33 PM	#23
SSRS2010 SS/RSVIN04274 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Cruces NM Posts: 1,348

10-10-2009, 07:50 PM	#24
Greenspock Drives: 2SS/RS Black/black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 83	Nice. Thank you!

10-10-2009, 07:56 PM	#25
teamlowes48 NFIRNO Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hazel Green Al Posts: 332 View My Garage	how about the brand of products you used?...

10-10-2009, 09:01 PM	#27
teamlowes48 NFIRNO Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hazel Green Al Posts: 332 View My Garage	sorry for my not paying attention, a little slow tonight.