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larry_g · 12-07-2021, 10:27 AM

My Summit White 1LE had the hood wrap removed by the previous owner and after 6 years I'm considering a change. Do I re-wrap the hood to get back to a more original look or do I go for a stripe package of some sort?

Attached picture is the car with real 19" Z/28 wheels (I do not have the original 20s) and you can kinda see the red six piston calipers, which almost makes me want to us a red highlight somewhere.

I'm also considering adding side skirts, like the ones from Ikon, in black.

Let the suggestions fly and feel free to post reference pics.

ariZona28 · 12-07-2021, 11:40 AM

I vote YES for the wrap! Very cool feature of the 1LE.

HOJO · 12-07-2021, 12:16 PM

I may be biased, but I would wrap the hood in black. The black on white look really looks nice, I’m not much of a stripe guy though.

George-CZ · 12-07-2021, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I vote YES for the wrap! Very cool feature of the 1LE.

SIM GhostrdrZ · 12-07-2021, 01:26 PM

Go satin black hood wrap. You can always try the red twin fender stripes and if you don’t like, easy removal.

DjBeToV · 12-07-2021, 01:41 PM

I just refreshed my hood with satin black. I would go matte black if I had to do it again. Satin has just a tad too much gloss in the sun.

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spyderbuddy · 12-07-2021, 01:41 PM

After 11 years with Vinyl Stripes, I would say Paint It
Vinyl Worked really good, But takes more work to keep them soft longer
don't get me Wrong the 1LE hood kit is Killer

olblue75 · 12-07-2021, 03:44 PM

Stick with OEM rockers from a ZL1 much better look.

larry_g · 12-07-2021, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Stick with OEM rockers from a ZL1 much better look.

I do like the look but not sure I want to deal with painting them. I'm also not sure I'd like to leave them all black either. My biggest concern with the Ikon ones is damaging them climbing in and out of the car as it is still a daily driver.

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1JEWLDSSRS · 12-07-2021, 05:07 PM

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I vote YES for the wrap! Very cool feature of the 1LE.

^^^ this for sure. My buddies 1LE is red but I always liked the look of the black wrap on the hoods. It says "1LE" to those who know!! The Ikon skirts look cool, but as mentioned too, the ZL1 skirts look awesome as well. That's what I installed..

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larry_g · 12-07-2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DjBeToV

I just refreshed my hood with satin black. I would go matte black if I had to do it again. Satin has just a tad too much gloss in the sun.

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Interesting feedback, thanks.

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PapaKlutch · 12-09-2021, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by larry_g

Interesting feedback, thanks.

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The factory vinyl job was Matte Black. It was the older 1080 series vinyl from 3M. The 2080 series is their current stuff. I prefer the matte over satin.

You can buy ZL1 rockers with the paint already done. Then you just drop your OEMs and install your new ZL1s.

Silveradoss573 · 12-09-2021, 07:55 PM

If it was mine i would definitely get the hood wrapped with either a matte or satin finish. I went with the zl1 rockers myself.

Glassman66 · 12-09-2021, 09:10 PM

Wrap the hood for sure. As for the rockers I've had a set of the iKons in my shop for a year I gotta get to installing one of these days. I wish the zl1 ones were more aggressive, they are factory fit though, you can't beat that.

12-07-2021, 10:27 AM	#1
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	Time to update the look My Summit White 1LE had the hood wrap removed by the previous owner and after 6 years I'm considering a change. Do I re-wrap the hood to get back to a more original look or do I go for a stripe package of some sort? Attached picture is the car with real 19" Z/28 wheels (I do not have the original 20s) and you can kinda see the red six piston calipers, which almost makes me want to us a red highlight somewhere. I'm also considering adding side skirts, like the ones from Ikon, in black. Let the suggestions fly and feel free to post reference pics. Attached Images __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

12-07-2021, 11:40 AM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	I vote YES for the wrap! Very cool feature of the 1LE. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

12-07-2021, 01:41 PM	#6
DjBeToV Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE SW Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: So. Cal Posts: 59 View My Garage	I just refreshed my hood with satin black. I would go matte black if I had to do it again. Satin has just a tad too much gloss in the sun. Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk __________________ Performance Upgrades: Apex Catch Can Exterior Upgrades: 5% rear 15% front Llumar Tint

12-07-2021, 01:41 PM	#7
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	After 11 years with Vinyl Stripes, I would say Paint It Vinyl Worked really good, But takes more work to keep them soft longer don't get me Wrong the 1LE hood kit is Killer __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

12-07-2021, 03:44 PM	#8
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Stick with OEM rockers from a ZL1 much better look. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

12-07-2021, 12:16 PM	#3
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	I may be biased, but I would wrap the hood in black. The black on white look really looks nice, I’m not much of a stripe guy though.

12-07-2021, 01:26 PM	#5
SIM GhostrdrZ Drives: ‘14 Z/28 ‘14 ZL1 M6 vert Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,283 View My Garage	Go satin black hood wrap. You can always try the red twin fender stripes and if you don’t like, easy removal.

12-09-2021, 07:55 PM	#13
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	If it was mine i would definitely get the hood wrapped with either a matte or satin finish. I went with the zl1 rockers myself.

12-09-2021, 09:10 PM	#14
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	Wrap the hood for sure. As for the rockers I've had a set of the iKons in my shop for a year I gotta get to installing one of these days. I wish the zl1 ones were more aggressive, they are factory fit though, you can't beat that. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS