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MikeMoach · 08-06-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Not a problem, good luck!

Thanks again plus I'm goin to my dealer Thursday so I can get the set of screws while I'm there

nUcLeArEnVoY · 08-22-2012, 12:11 AM

In their raw, unpainted state, I imagine these things are transparent or else Josh (RPI Designs) would have never offered to paint the inside. Maybe he meant lexan instead of fiberglass or something?

The material GM makes the stock ABL panels out of is Polycarbonate. I'd know - I'm one of the few who has actually stripped the paint on the backside of the stock ABL panels (and yes, they are painted on the backside - you'd also be interested to know the backside is textured) and shot them with a different color (Hugger Orange). Alas, while I did great on three of the panels, the stripping chemical I used messed up the passenger side door panel, so that's why I am displaying interest in these. If I can get a driver/passenger set of these unpainted, then I can just shoot them with Hugger Orange right out of the box instead of having to worry about stripping them first and in the process risking the integrity of the plastic.

lightner75 · 09-06-2012, 10:16 AM

So has anyone installed these yet? Just curious if you liked them.. How do they look at night? Are they being done so that the abl light will go all the way up to the dash pieces or will it look exactly like stock?

anglwngss · 09-06-2012, 01:22 PM

Also, I've seen it mentioned these panel can be painted from the interior vs. exterior, but I haven't seen whether there is a price difference for that or not.

Hired Gun · 09-17-2012, 08:17 AM

I like this option. I was wondering if you offered the center strip across the dash to match the door panels as well? I am interested in white, but would want the entire thing to match.

Newportmedic · 09-22-2012, 02:56 PM

Is it extra to have them painted on the inside??

anglwngss · 09-22-2012, 04:23 PM

Yep... still wondering that myself.

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flyer08 · 09-22-2012, 09:04 PM

Do these work without abl?

SummoneR · 09-22-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer08

Do these work without abl?

If you do not want or have ABL get these from RPI.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114998
http://rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1874

CamaroLS · 09-28-2012, 06:14 AM

Ok, so as far as fitment goes are they the exact same size of the factory panels or are they a little smaller do to the mold from the original panels? I have heard the other companies that make these that there is a fitment problem either to big or to small for the opening.

The Stig · 09-28-2012, 08:00 AM

Do you guys include the correct size screws that are needed to install the panels?

RPI Designs · 10-04-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Newportmedic

Is it extra to have them painted on the inside??

They cannot be painted on the inside. We paint the outside and then clear coat (so they will not scratch). They have the same exact surface as the exterior paint on your car.

RPI Designs · 10-04-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Do you guys include the correct size screws that are needed to install the panels?

Yes, we include them in the kit.

RPI Designs · 10-04-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroLS

Ok, so as far as fitment goes are they the exact same size of the factory panels or are they a little smaller do to the mold from the original panels? I have heard the other companies that make these that there is a fitment problem either to big or to small for the opening.

These are the exact same size, fitment is perfect. We started from sratch to make our panels. Have sold 20+ Sets of ABL version. They fit good.

09-06-2012, 10:16 AM	#31
lightner75 LoneStar Camaro Drives: 2010 cyber gray 2ss Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: dfw Posts: 534	So has anyone installed these yet? Just curious if you liked them.. How do they look at night? Are they being done so that the abl light will go all the way up to the dash pieces or will it look exactly like stock? __________________

09-06-2012, 01:22 PM	#32
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	Also, I've seen it mentioned these panel can be painted from the interior vs. exterior, but I haven't seen whether there is a price difference for that or not. __________________

09-17-2012, 08:17 AM	#33
Hired Gun Wild Man Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Ky Posts: 516	I like this option. I was wondering if you offered the center strip across the dash to match the door panels as well? I am interested in white, but would want the entire thing to match. __________________ 2010 Camaro Black with White Stripes, Jannetty Racing Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, Long Tube Headers, GMPP Axel Back, Emblem Pros Custom "VOODOO" Under hood Bow tie, Chrome Gill Inserts, HUD plate, Sparks Performance White SS front and rear Plate MPD-1 Spoiler

09-22-2012, 04:23 PM	#35
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	Yep... still wondering that myself. Sent using Xparent Green Tapatalk __________________

09-28-2012, 08:00 AM	#39
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	Do you guys include the correct size screws that are needed to install the panels? __________________

08-22-2012, 12:11 AM	#30
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	In their raw, unpainted state, I imagine these things are transparent or else Josh (RPI Designs) would have never offered to paint the inside. Maybe he meant lexan instead of fiberglass or something? The material GM makes the stock ABL panels out of is Polycarbonate. I'd know - I'm one of the few who has actually stripped the paint on the backside of the stock ABL panels (and yes, they are painted on the backside - you'd also be interested to know the backside is textured) and shot them with a different color (Hugger Orange). Alas, while I did great on three of the panels, the stripping chemical I used messed up the passenger side door panel, so that's why I am displaying interest in these. If I can get a driver/passenger set of these unpainted, then I can just shoot them with Hugger Orange right out of the box instead of having to worry about stripping them first and in the process risking the integrity of the plastic.

09-22-2012, 02:56 PM	#34
Newportmedic Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 1SS, 2004 Dodge Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Claremont, New Hampshire Posts: 166	Is it extra to have them painted on the inside??

09-22-2012, 09:04 PM	#36
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	Do these work without abl?

09-28-2012, 06:14 AM	#38
CamaroLS Drives: 2014 Blue Ray Met. Camaro 1SS Vert Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,519	Ok, so as far as fitment goes are they the exact same size of the factory panels or are they a little smaller do to the mold from the original panels? I have heard the other companies that make these that there is a fitment problem either to big or to small for the opening.