Things I learned from painting my bezels ... Tips - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DonM · 09-24-2018, 04:17 AM

Using a trim tool makes the job easier.

Pop out the bottoms first, the tops slip out easily after that.

SAND DOWN the plastic "chrome" with a fine sandpaper BEFORE painting. (I didn't)

DON'T paint the tabs, tape them off ... paint on the tabs makes them harder to reinstall. (Ask me how I know)

Use a "plastic friendly" paint ... KRYLON Fuzion* works great.

TAKE YOUR TIME PAINTING ... several light coats are better than fewer heavy ones. (I didn't, I got over-excited and rushed the job - now I'm probably going to have to pull them again, sand them and repaint them)

Make sure it's not too cold out. (It was a bit chilly out when I did mine)

CamaroFred · 09-24-2018, 09:04 PM

I didn't do any sanding to the chrome, just cleaned it with alcohol. I used CGM paint from Automotivetouchup.com.

It's been 7 years now. I did notice some chips in the top corners this summer that I blame on the new bumper install, but the chrome isn't showing and I would need a new can of spray, so I've been putting it off.

P.S. My dirt is dirtier than your dirt!
Image was captured just after a 2 week road trip.

bigwormgraphix · 10-02-2018, 10:18 AM

We have these bezels available, they matte black plastic so no painting.
https://screamingchicken.com/2010-13...-light-bezels/

DonM · 10-02-2018, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwormgraphix

We have these bezels available, they matte black plastic so no painting.
https://www.screamingchicken.com/pro...ht-bezels.html

I know ... but I'm (my wife) is really cheap

09-24-2018, 04:17 AM	#1
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,210	Things I learned from painting my bezels ... Tips Using a trim tool makes the job easier. Pop out the bottoms first, the tops slip out easily after that. SAND DOWN the plastic "chrome" with a fine sandpaper BEFORE painting. (I didn't) DON'T paint the tabs, tape them off ... paint on the tabs makes them harder to reinstall. (Ask me how I know) Use a "plastic friendly" paint ... KRYLON Fuzion* works great. TAKE YOUR TIME PAINTING ... several light coats are better than fewer heavy ones. (I didn't, I got over-excited and rushed the job - now I'm probably going to have to pull them again, sand them and repaint them) Make sure it's not too cold out. (It was a bit chilly out when I did mine) __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!!

09-24-2018, 09:04 PM	#2
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	I didn't do any sanding to the chrome, just cleaned it with alcohol. I used CGM paint from Automotivetouchup.com. It's been 7 years now. I did notice some chips in the top corners this summer that I blame on the new bumper install, but the chrome isn't showing and I would need a new can of spray, so I've been putting it off. P.S. My dirt is dirtier than your dirt! Image was captured just after a 2 week road trip. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

10-02-2018, 10:18 AM	#3
bigwormgraphix Account Suspended Drives: 1991 Z28, 2015 SS & 2017 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 800	We have these bezels available, they matte black plastic so no painting. https://screamingchicken.com/2010-13...-light-bezels/ Last edited by bigwormgraphix; 03-02-2019 at 01:38 PM.