1LE Spoiler Matte Black or Satin Black??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NEVRL8 · 01-06-2013, 02:30 PM

Hey guys, I bought a convertible spoiler and I am trying to decide if I should paint it body color or satin black. I am doing the ZL1 rockers/diffuser and 1LE splitter so I am thinking that a satin black would go well. My car is a '13 Victory Red SS. The spoiler I bought cheap on ebay and it's dark blue right now. When my rockers go for paint I will be getting the spoiler done also. Help me decide. Pictures of actual 1LE's would be great especially Victory Red ones. I'm not trying to impersonate the 1LE or ZL1, I just like some of the styling cues of each one. That's why I went with a convertible spoiler instead of the ZL1 or 1LE. You can see my thread on this here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269332

Thanks for the help and all opinions are welcome.

The Stig · 01-06-2013, 02:39 PM

I would wrap it, and here's why. Every time someone/something touches a satin/matte paint it makes it a little bit shinier. If you get a scuff/rub mark on it you cannot buff it out because buffing it would make it shiny.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 01-06-2013, 02:45 PM

I believe the matte black matches the 1LE front spoiler, ZL1 rockers. Good question though on the 1LE spoiler, it's a different color then vinyl hood.

PYROLYSIS · 01-06-2013, 06:43 PM

The rear spoiler on the 1LE is painted smoke gray.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 01-06-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

The rear spoiler on the 1LE is painted smoke gray.

Documentation on that?

PYROLYSIS · 01-06-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

Documentation on that?

Give me a couple minutes. I'll find it.

PYROLYSIS · 01-06-2013, 06:56 PM

From the first page of the 1LE sticky at the top of this section. Thought the splitter was gray too.
FRONT SPLITTER PAINTED IN SMOKE GRAY
This 1LE front splitter provides a unique appearance while helping to reduce front lift significantly.

REAR SPOILER IN SMOKE GRAY
The rear spoiler in Smoke Gray adds to the aggressive look and aerodynamic efficiencies of 1LE.

NEVRL8 · 01-06-2013, 06:58 PM

I have the splitter in my garage right now and it's black and not painted at all.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 01-06-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

From the first page of the 1LE sticky at the top of this section. Thought the splitter was gray too.
FRONT SPLITTER PAINTED IN SMOKE GRAY
This 1LE front splitter provides a unique appearance while helping to reduce front lift significantly.

REAR SPOILER IN SMOKE GRAY
The rear spoiler in Smoke Gray adds to the aggressive look and aerodynamic efficiencies of 1LE.

That can't be right. The 1LE wing/spoiler is definitely different than the front lip. Spoiler looks like its some sort of black, hot rod black or satin black.

PYROLYSIS · 01-06-2013, 07:05 PM

Must have been slated for production and got axed by the bean counters last minute. Is the rear spoiler painted at all? I expected smoke gray to color match the vinyl and be painted cause a wrapped spoiler might not stay looking new for long.

FINALLYSATISFIED · 01-06-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

Must have been slated for production and got axed by the bean counters last minute. Is the rear spoiler painted at all? I expected smoke gray to color match the vinyl and be painted cause a wrapped spoiler might not stay looking new for long.

Hmm. I'm not near my car I had to step out of town for a few days. I'm now wondering too, lol.

LimaCharlie · 01-06-2013, 10:37 PM

Sorry, off topic. Does anyone know if the 1LE rear spoiler is the same exact spoiler on RS and SS cars (aside from color)?

camaro2lt · 01-06-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

Sorry, off topic. Does anyone know if the 1LE rear spoiler is the same exact spoiler on RS and SS cars (aside from color)?

yes exactly the same

PYROLYSIS · 01-07-2013, 08:07 AM

http://www.chevroletperformance.com/...13-camaro-1le/
Chevy just mentions the rear spoiler and front splitter as being black with no mention of paint. My bad with the smoke gray fiasco.

01-06-2013, 02:30 PM	#1
NEVRL8 Drives: 2013 Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TX Posts: 307	1LE Spoiler Matte Black or Satin Black??? Hey guys, I bought a convertible spoiler and I am trying to decide if I should paint it body color or satin black. I am doing the ZL1 rockers/diffuser and 1LE splitter so I am thinking that a satin black would go well. My car is a '13 Victory Red SS. The spoiler I bought cheap on ebay and it's dark blue right now. When my rockers go for paint I will be getting the spoiler done also. Help me decide. Pictures of actual 1LE's would be great especially Victory Red ones. I'm not trying to impersonate the 1LE or ZL1, I just like some of the styling cues of each one. That's why I went with a convertible spoiler instead of the ZL1 or 1LE. You can see my thread on this here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269332 Thanks for the help and all opinions are welcome.

01-06-2013, 02:39 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I would wrap it, and here's why. Every time someone/something touches a satin/matte paint it makes it a little bit shinier. If you get a scuff/rub mark on it you cannot buff it out because buffing it would make it shiny. __________________

01-06-2013, 02:45 PM	#3
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	I believe the matte black matches the 1LE front spoiler, ZL1 rockers. Good question though on the 1LE spoiler, it's a different color then vinyl hood. Last edited by FINALLYSATISFIED; 01-06-2013 at 03:09 PM.

01-06-2013, 06:43 PM	#4
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	The rear spoiler on the 1LE is painted smoke gray. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

01-06-2013, 06:56 PM	#7
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	From the first page of the 1LE sticky at the top of this section. Thought the splitter was gray too. FRONT SPLITTER PAINTED IN SMOKE GRAY This 1LE front splitter provides a unique appearance while helping to reduce front lift significantly. REAR SPOILER IN SMOKE GRAY The rear spoiler in Smoke Gray adds to the aggressive look and aerodynamic efficiencies of 1LE. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

01-06-2013, 06:58 PM	#8
NEVRL8 Drives: 2013 Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TX Posts: 307	I have the splitter in my garage right now and it's black and not painted at all.

01-06-2013, 07:05 PM	#10
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	Must have been slated for production and got axed by the bean counters last minute. Is the rear spoiler painted at all? I expected smoke gray to color match the vinyl and be painted cause a wrapped spoiler might not stay looking new for long. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

01-06-2013, 10:37 PM	#12
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Sorry, off topic. Does anyone know if the 1LE rear spoiler is the same exact spoiler on RS and SS cars (aside from color)? __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

01-07-2013, 08:07 AM	#14
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	http://www.chevroletperformance.com/...13-camaro-1le/ Chevy just mentions the rear spoiler and front splitter as being black with no mention of paint. My bad with the smoke gray fiasco. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black