Will Paint stay on Ground effects? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Oreo04 · 03-20-2011, 06:53 PM

I was wondering if anyone had any issues with painting their Ground effects. I am waiting for my 2LT RS to arrive and would like to have them painted and then a clear coat installed by the Shine factory.

My dealer was showing an autobody guy the back of a 1SS (black area between the exhaust on the rear). He thought that would be the same texture as the Ground Effects and the paint would have a hard time adhering. Can anyone tell me if it is a smooth texture to paint and if it has lasted for you.

TACamaroSS · 03-20-2011, 07:44 PM

Painted a set about a year ago they are still doing good, maybe a couple of stone chips from the tires thats it. If your removing them to paint get some extra clips on order, they can break when you take the fx off and are sometimes on back order through G.M.

wrbear · 03-20-2011, 07:46 PM

Had mine a year with no paint issues. The GFX were an after thought I bought off of Craigs List.

stratman2SSRS · 03-20-2011, 07:48 PM

It will be ok to paint the ground effects, most of the people have them painted to match the car. Here are a few pictures that I've found.
They are NOT of my car.

CanadianBacon · 03-20-2011, 08:59 PM

Mine are painted body color as well... they look great and I've had comments that it makes the car look lower

Drago77 · 03-20-2011, 11:59 PM

Mine are doing fine... however the ONLY chip I have in 4 weeks is on the GFX... maybe coincidence, maybe not... still love em'!

Bumlbee · 03-21-2011, 12:30 AM

Main thing just take it to a good paint shop .
They should have some plastic bonding agents and flex agents to help the paint stick better to plastic .
If they dont, the paint may chip and flake off over time ( sometimes even during install ) .

Matster · 03-21-2011, 05:45 AM

Mine have been painted since June of 09, no problems yet.

TJ91 · 03-21-2011, 11:24 AM

yeah you can definitly paint them, what colour did you order?

Suskam · 03-21-2011, 11:41 AM

Can you take them off without leaving any damage to the body?

wrbear · 03-21-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Suskam

Can you take them off without leaving any damage to the body?

I installed my own using the latest install kit. If you mean removing and not putting them back on No. The front has pieces that require drilling the bumper to install the bracket. The rear has drilling also but in the wheel well area. You will have to buy an installation kit to reinstall the front from what I have heard....and I would agree it would be a bear to remove intact.

Oreo04 · 03-21-2011, 08:39 PM

Really appreciate the pics and advice everyone. I ordered black, would rather paint so it all matches.

CanadianBacon · 03-22-2011, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oreo04

Really appreciate the pics and advice everyone. I ordered black, would rather paint so it all matches.

My car came with them already painted and installed at the dealership... I'll post some pics in the next couple of days

Matster · 03-22-2011, 06:11 AM

Here are a couple of pics right after I picked it up from the dealer in June of 2009. The dealership also painted and installed mine.

03-20-2011, 06:53 PM	#1
Oreo04 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Will Paint stay on Ground effects? I was wondering if anyone had any issues with painting their Ground effects. I am waiting for my 2LT RS to arrive and would like to have them painted and then a clear coat installed by the Shine factory. My dealer was showing an autobody guy the back of a 1SS (black area between the exhaust on the rear). He thought that would be the same texture as the Ground Effects and the paint would have a hard time adhering. Can anyone tell me if it is a smooth texture to paint and if it has lasted for you.

03-20-2011, 07:48 PM	#4
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,160 View My Garage	It will be ok to paint the ground effects, most of the people have them painted to match the car. Here are a few pictures that I've found. They are NOT of my car. Attached Images __________________

03-20-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
CanadianBacon Panty-dropper Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS GFX Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 44 View My Garage	Mine are painted body color as well... they look great and I've had comments that it makes the car look lower __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Black with metallic orange racing stripes, Inferno Orange Interior and Ground Effects

03-20-2011, 11:59 PM	#6
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Mine are doing fine... however the ONLY chip I have in 4 weeks is on the GFX... maybe coincidence, maybe not... still love em'! __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

03-21-2011, 05:45 AM	#8
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Mine have been painted since June of 09, no problems yet. __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3. Last edited by Matster; 03-22-2011 at 06:06 AM.

03-20-2011, 07:44 PM	#2
TACamaroSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS SW IOM interior Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Regina, SK. Canada Posts: 48	Painted a set about a year ago they are still doing good, maybe a couple of stone chips from the tires thats it. If your removing them to paint get some extra clips on order, they can break when you take the fx off and are sometimes on back order through G.M.

03-20-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 841	Had mine a year with no paint issues. The GFX were an after thought I bought off of Craigs List.

03-21-2011, 12:30 AM	#7
Bumlbee Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS TF Ed. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 86	Main thing just take it to a good paint shop . They should have some plastic bonding agents and flex agents to help the paint stick better to plastic . If they dont, the paint may chip and flake off over time ( sometimes even during install ) .

03-21-2011, 11:24 AM	#9
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	yeah you can definitly paint them, what colour did you order? __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-21-2011, 11:41 AM	#10
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	Can you take them off without leaving any damage to the body? __________________

03-21-2011, 08:39 PM	#12
Oreo04 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 3	Really appreciate the pics and advice everyone. I ordered black, would rather paint so it all matches.

03-22-2011, 06:11 AM	#14
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Here are a couple of pics right after I picked it up from the dealer in June of 2009. The dealership also painted and installed mine. Attached Images __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

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