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SNV · 09-08-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Just a tip with your billet oil cap. I got one for mine and found out quickly that when the engine is hot you will burn your fingers on it when you try to take it off.. also it fits very tight...

Thanks for the heads up. When you say it's a tight fit is because the space around it or does it seemed to be tight screwing on?
Funny thing is I still have some silver paint left. I was thinking about hitting with some silver paint. Being that I have one coming in the mail I really don't have anything to loose

. I think I'll spray it in the am. Will let you all know how I make out. I'll take some pics of it too.
Here are a few pics before touch up. Sorry it's not on the car yet haha. Will get some better shots in the am when I have some sun. I ended up going with GM Dark Blue Metallic (paint code WA8264 Dupli-color BGM0393). I was going to go with BGM0506 Indigo Metallic. This look a little darker.

Angrybird 12 · 09-08-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SNV

Thanks for the heads up. When you say it's a tight fit is because the space around it or does it seemed to be tight screwing on?
Funny thing is I still have some silver paint left. I was thinking about hitting with some silver paint. Being that I have one coming in the mail I really don't have anything to loose

. I think I'll spray it in the am. Will let you all know how I make out. I'll take some pics of it too.
Here are a few pics before touch up. Sorry it's not on the car yet haha. Will get some better shots in the am when I have some sun. I ended up going with GM Dark Blue Metallic (paint code WA8264 Dupli-color BGM0393). I was going to go with BGM0506 Indigo Metallic. This look a little darker.

Both, It is hard to get my fat fingers between the opening and the cap to get a good grip on it, and it was so tight that i couldn't get it twisted completely on. Seems like also the plastic and the aluminum expand at different rates and if it is hot when you install the cold billet cap the plastic will actually tighten up on it making it even harder to remove.. I just took mine completely off after getting so flustrated with it.

bluedevil02 · 09-08-2010, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange5thGen

I had Showstopper do mine and I luv it.

He also did my new hood RK Sport! Awesome job!

how much all that run?

SNV · 09-08-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Both, It is hard to get my fat fingers between the opening and the cap to get a good grip on it, and it was so tight that i couldn't get it twisted completely on. Seems like also the plastic and the aluminum expand at different rates and if it is hot when you install the cold billet cap the plastic will actually tighten up on it making it even harder to remove.. I just took mine completely off after getting so flustrated with it.

Got ya. Thanks for the info. If it gives me a problem I will return it and keep the plastic.

Moonshade · 09-10-2010, 03:08 PM

Ok so I finished my cover it came out great except the left side has a weird texture effect going on which means I'm probably going to redo that section of silver in the spring

I also have a billet oil cap coming so I can get the stock black one out of the silver just to complete the look

gill7784 · 09-10-2010, 07:43 PM

Since I lack all but the most basic creative abilities, I had mine done by MS Performance. Top quality paint work!

wer2foxs · 09-10-2010, 07:58 PM

NICE gill7784!

efpardo · 09-10-2010, 08:04 PM

gill7784 - NICE!

shakenbake · 09-10-2010, 08:17 PM

Gill- What does a paint job like that cost? I painted mine, but i'm not super happy with it. Might have it professionally done.

gill7784 · 09-10-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shakenbake

Gill- What does a paint job like that cost? I painted mine, but i'm not super happy with it. Might have it professionally done.

I had them do new covers, as I wanted to keep the originals for (god forbid) dealer service visits. With that said, new covers and paint cost about 450. Well worth it considering the quality of their work.

shakenbake · 09-11-2010, 01:36 AM

would something like this void the warranty? It's just paint...

scrapn4me · 09-11-2010, 02:10 AM

gill7784 that looks really cool.

scrapn4me · 09-11-2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shakenbake

would something like this void the warranty? It's just paint...

i would hope not. if they tried to say it would i think i'd have to argue that one with them.

gill7784 · 09-11-2010, 03:33 AM

My concern for dealer service has nothing to do with the warranty. Rather, my dealer is notorious for destroying things.... like a nicely painted engine and fuse cover.

09-10-2010, 03:08 PM	#509
Moonshade Drives: ABM LS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Posts: 157 View My Garage	Ok so I finished my cover it came out great except the left side has a weird texture effect going on which means I'm probably going to redo that section of silver in the spring I also have a billet oil cap coming so I can get the stock black one out of the silver just to complete the look Attached Images Last edited by Moonshade; 09-10-2010 at 03:09 PM. Reason: typo

09-10-2010, 07:43 PM	#510
gill7784 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 213	Had mine done by MS Performance Since I lack all but the most basic creative abilities, I had mine done by MS Performance. Top quality paint work! Last edited by gill7784; 05-22-2012 at 05:35 PM.

09-10-2010, 07:58 PM	#511
wer2foxs Drives: 2010 VR SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 722	NICE gill7784! __________________ http://www.indynexgen.com

09-10-2010, 08:04 PM	#512
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	gill7784 - NICE! __________________ My Journals: Erick's Mistress - Violet 2016 2SS #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM \| Erick’s Mistress - 2010 2LT #8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM \| Litho #165 \|

09-10-2010, 08:17 PM	#513
shakenbake Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 41	Gill- What does a paint job like that cost? I painted mine, but i'm not super happy with it. Might have it professionally done. __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!!

09-11-2010, 01:36 AM	#515
shakenbake Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 41	would something like this void the warranty? It's just paint... __________________ BOOMER SOONER!!!

09-11-2010, 02:10 AM	#516
scrapn4me Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IL Posts: 332	gill7784 that looks really cool. __________________ 2LT-Summit White, Automatic, sunroof, black rally stripes 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 11/09/09 2500, Order accepted by GM 11/25/09 3000, Order scheduled for production - 1/11/2010 3300, Order broadcast 12/17/09 3400, Order broadcast - 12/23/09 Found same car on dealers lot 12-30-09 without factory stripes stripes painted on "69" style 1-11-10

09-11-2010, 03:33 AM	#518
gill7784 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 213	My concern for dealer service has nothing to do with the warranty. Rather, my dealer is notorious for destroying things.... like a nicely painted engine and fuse cover.

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