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redleader · 05-30-2013, 04:56 PM

Mine messed up too with the clearcoat.
It seemed quite hard.
I used Enamel Spray Paint.
That was no better.
I got it right by waiting for things to set.

Them about a month in with it on the Car it began to fade again !! :-(
Like micro air bubbles.

In the end I hand painted it with Humbrol Enamel paints and used Acrylic Varnish.

So far so good for me.

But that is my UK based paint story.

Your USA paint is better for this :-)

With envy · 05-30-2013, 05:02 PM

Watch the humidity too. High humidity can cause clearcoat to go on cloudy.

CamaroLS · 05-30-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by With envy

Watch the humidity too. High humidity can cause clearcoat to go on cloudy.

I painted them today and it was hot and humid outside and even more so in the garage.

With envy · 05-31-2013, 02:36 AM

I kind of figured it might be, since I'm from Michigan and know what the weather can be like this time of year back there. I don't get a lot of opportunities to paint here in Washington because it's humid and cold. Two straight weeks of rain here and still going. I just hope it doesn't stretch on into July, as it's been known to do at this time of year, or I'll never get anything done! Name: badday.gif
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CamaroLS · 05-31-2013, 11:53 AM

Here is what they look like on. Maybe next week when they are good and dry I will finish with what I want to do.

redleader · 05-31-2013, 12:01 PM

Looks Great from here !!
Is that a decal at the top on your wiper motor shroud area thingy ?
That's a nice idea too #steal :-)

redleader · 05-31-2013, 12:02 PM

Nope, silly me, it's your Brace Bar :-O
Still ...

CamaroLS · 05-31-2013, 12:56 PM

Yes it is on the strut brace. The engine cover I did not clear and it turned out great. The fuse cover I did and will have to redo.

hb35man · 06-01-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by With envy

I kind of figured it might be, since I'm from Michigan and know what the weather can be like this time of year back there. I don't get a lot of opportunities to paint here in Washington because it's humid and cold. Two straight weeks of rain here and still going. I just hope it doesn't stretch on into July, as it's been known to do at this time of year, or I'll never get anything done!Attachment 516727

I here ya' , bought a new polishing kit from Surf City Garage and still waiting for the weather gods to co-operate so I can use it.

With envy · 06-02-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hb35man

I here ya' , bought a new polishing kit from Surf City Garage and still waiting for the weather gods to co-operate so I can use it.

Hey, there you are! When are you going to hook up with the rest of us? I led a cruise up Green Valley a couple weeks ago. Was hoping you might make that, since it's so close to you.

2012_1LT/RS · 06-05-2013, 08:14 AM

Is there anything that can be done about the ugly golden bowtie on these covers besides just removing the whole thing?

sycraft · 06-05-2013, 08:42 AM

Have one made from emblempros. Thats what I did

ChadG · 06-05-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012_1LT/RS

Is there anything that can be done about the ugly golden bowtie on these covers besides just removing the whole thing?

I taped it off and used matte black model paint to black it out, holding up great!

ShadowPuppet · 06-17-2013, 11:27 AM

Just painted mine

RJT paint from automotivetouchup.com looks so awesome in the sunlight.

Quick 1500g sanding, 2 coats adhesion promoter, 3 coats primer, 3 coats basecoat, 3 coats clear, polished to shine

05-30-2013, 05:02 PM	#996
With envy It's a Synergy thing.. Drives: 2010 Synergy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 1,587 View My Garage	Watch the humidity too. High humidity can cause clearcoat to go on cloudy. __________________ It's a Camaro thing... Not everybody who drives a Camaro "gets it"...But everybody that "gets it", drives a Camaro! -GG

05-31-2013, 02:36 AM	#998
With envy It's a Synergy thing.. Drives: 2010 Synergy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Buckley, WA Posts: 1,587 View My Garage	I kind of figured it might be, since I'm from Michigan and know what the weather can be like this time of year back there. I don't get a lot of opportunities to paint here in Washington because it's humid and cold. Two straight weeks of rain here and still going. I just hope it doesn't stretch on into July, as it's been known to do at this time of year, or I'll never get anything done! __________________ It's a Camaro thing... Not everybody who drives a Camaro "gets it"...But everybody that "gets it", drives a Camaro! -GG

05-31-2013, 11:53 AM	#999
CamaroLS Drives: 2014 Blue Ray Met. Camaro 1SS Vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,519	Here is what they look like on. Maybe next week when they are good and dry I will finish with what I want to do. Attached Images

06-05-2013, 08:42 AM	#1006
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Have one made from emblempros. Thats what I did __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

06-17-2013, 11:27 AM	#1008
ShadowPuppet REDYRNOT Drives: "Fawkes" - 2016 GRT 2SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: York Region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 331 View My Garage	Just painted mine RJT paint from automotivetouchup.com looks so awesome in the sunlight. Quick 1500g sanding, 2 coats adhesion promoter, 3 coats primer, 3 coats basecoat, 3 coats clear, polished to shine Attached Images __________________ Own a Camaro in the GTA? Join our FB Group for Meetups! -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2SS Convertible, M6, Grey 5-Spoke Wheels, MRC, NPP, Adrenaline Red Interior/Trim, Footwells

05-30-2013, 04:56 PM	#995
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Mine messed up too with the clearcoat. It seemed quite hard. I used Enamel Spray Paint. That was no better. I got it right by waiting for things to set. Them about a month in with it on the Car it began to fade again !! :-( Like micro air bubbles. In the end I hand painted it with Humbrol Enamel paints and used Acrylic Varnish. So far so good for me. But that is my UK based paint story. Your USA paint is better for this :-)

05-31-2013, 12:01 PM	#1000
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Looks Great from here !! Is that a decal at the top on your wiper motor shroud area thingy ? That's a nice idea too #steal :-)

05-31-2013, 12:02 PM	#1001
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	Nope, silly me, it's your Brace Bar :-O Still ...

05-31-2013, 12:56 PM	#1002
CamaroLS Drives: 2014 Blue Ray Met. Camaro 1SS Vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,519	Yes it is on the strut brace. The engine cover I did not clear and it turned out great. The fuse cover I did and will have to redo.

06-05-2013, 08:14 AM	#1005
2012_1LT/RS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 81	Is there anything that can be done about the ugly golden bowtie on these covers besides just removing the whole thing?

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