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SpaceLord · 07-18-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Speaker

Just ordered a 2011 black SS with ground effects and im trying to decide whether or not to have the dealer paint them glossy black to blend with the rest of the car. Or to leave them the flat blackish gray color they come as. I havnt seen what the contrast would look like if the the g effects were left unpainted so if anyone had a pic that would help my decision, or just give me ur opinion. Thanks

Definately paint them, just more clean looking that way. Thats just my opinion tho... I strongly recommend you paint them befor they are installed on your car less chance for overspray,ect. the body shop will thank you and it will probably cost less to paint when they are off the car. One more thing, painting your body kit voids the warranty on the kit itself. Thats what my dealer said when I painted mine

SpaceLord · 07-18-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Speaker

i think i might have to go ahead and paint them. but im nervous about paint chips. think that'll be a huge prob?

I got a couple chips in mine from drivin cross country, but a good body shop will give you a lil jar of touch up paint, just make sure you request some before they start painting to make sure the batch matches.... being yours is black it should be easy to touch up.

SpaceLord · 07-18-2010, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 2SS/RS

paint them..... the dealer should charge about $500 for that and it will be worth it... if the dealer charges less please let me know so I can bargain better...LOL

Youre in San Diego right? If so go to Henson & Son here in Escondido, I got mine painted for $400 bucks flat they are a top notch shop my kit matches perfectly. They told me to send more people their way if I got a chance. Tell em Michael Massett referred you I've given them a shitload of business they should know who I am

TaylorRyanSS · 07-18-2010, 05:07 AM

paint for sure, when its not painted it gives the illusion that the car sits higher

John Shields · 07-18-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nvusmcsgt

Color match paint...IMO

I'm thinking of adding the ground effects now as an after thought... and I think I'll have it be the color of my stripes (silver) and not black like the rest of the car.

Quikzilver · 07-18-2010, 09:41 AM

I saw a silver SS with the ground effects and it did not look finished. But, since you are getting a black C5, it might be fine. If you were getting any color but black, I would say definitely paint.

JohnForeman · 07-18-2010, 09:43 AM

I left mine un-painted. I think it gives a little more bad-ass to the look

2010SLVRBULIT · 07-18-2010, 09:46 AM

paint 'em FTW!!

motor1 · 07-18-2010, 09:57 AM

PAINT, without a doubt!

Big Brunsy · 07-18-2010, 10:16 AM

I have a SIM with flat black stripes/accessories.....so when I do eventually get them I'm gonna have them painted flat black

PAUL SS · 07-18-2010, 10:27 AM

Paint to match, period.

~Stacy~ · 07-18-2010, 10:34 AM

I have black and didn't get mine painted! I like the two-toned look. My heritage grille is the same color as the kit so it doesn't clash. I already had my front fascia fixed twice. Once with two layers of double sided tape now once again with two hex nuts drilled in. I think I'm going to keep the kit on and not take it off and reinstall it and ask for more troubles

scythezo6 · 07-18-2010, 11:28 AM

paint them! they look cheap unpainted!

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 07-18-2010, 11:59 AM

YOU ASKED.

IN MY OPINION it looks like CRAP unpainted.

I think the Camaro looks GREAT without it,

BUT I have seen quite a few with the GFX that WAS painted the

SAME color as the car (COLOR-KEYED) and they looked GREAT.

Also the BIG UGLY CHROME SUARE exhaust ports NEED to be painted BLACK.

DON'T take anything personal, YOU ASKED and I gave YOU MY opinion.

07-18-2010, 05:07 AM	#18
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07-18-2010, 09:43 AM	#21
JohnForeman Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 121	I left mine un-painted. I think it gives a little more bad-ass to the look __________________ 2010 2SSRSA6 - GFX 35% Window Tint 93 Octane Diablo Predator Tune

07-18-2010, 10:27 AM	#25
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Paint to match, period. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

07-18-2010, 10:34 AM	#26
~Stacy~ Banned Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: None Posts: 5,113	GROUND EFFECTS I have black and didn't get mine painted! I like the two-toned look. My heritage grille is the same color as the kit so it doesn't clash. I already had my front fascia fixed twice. Once with two layers of double sided tape now once again with two hex nuts drilled in. I think I'm going to keep the kit on and not take it off and reinstall it and ask for more troubles

07-18-2010, 11:28 AM	#27
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	paint them! they look cheap unpainted! __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

07-18-2010, 09:41 AM	#20
Quikzilver Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS,1970 Camaro RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 58	I saw a silver SS with the ground effects and it did not look finished. But, since you are getting a black C5, it might be fine. If you were getting any color but black, I would say definitely paint.

07-18-2010, 09:46 AM	#22
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	paint 'em FTW!!

07-18-2010, 09:57 AM	#23
motor1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/M6.....no longer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 479 View My Garage	PAINT, without a doubt!

07-18-2010, 10:16 AM	#24
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	I have a SIM with flat black stripes/accessories.....so when I do eventually get them I'm gonna have them painted flat black

07-18-2010, 11:59 AM	#28
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	YOU ASKED. IN MY OPINION it looks like CRAP unpainted. I think the Camaro looks GREAT without it, BUT I have seen quite a few with the GFX that WAS painted the SAME color as the car (COLOR-KEYED) and they looked GREAT. Also the BIG UGLY CHROME SUARE exhaust ports NEED to be painted BLACK. DON'T take anything personal, YOU ASKED and I gave YOU MY opinion. Attached Images

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