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Andys562 · 08-27-2011, 11:59 PM

I have a Black Camaro,
and I'm not sure if i should get my heritage grill painted black or just leave it unpainted!
Is the difference significant? What looks better in your guys' opinion? I'm torn lol.

Pictures are REALLY appreciated!

Patrol.in.a.Camaro · 08-28-2011, 04:16 AM

Funny you asked that question...I wanted to pose the same question to the Camaro Community. I'm getting a 2012 IOM and should have it delivered to me within the next two weeks *fingers crossed*. Well, I'm almost certain that I'll get a Heritage Grille for it and I'll install it myself. Now I've seen pics of the IOM with the Heritage Grille both painted and unpainted, and I'm pretty torn as to which on looks better. I guess to me, I'm really indifferent about it and I just want to know what others think about it, and why they choose to either paint it or leave it unpainted.

Moody'sSS · 08-28-2011, 07:23 AM

here is my iom ss unpainted heritage grille..

PAUL SS · 08-28-2011, 07:27 AM

I woud paint it, even on a black Camaro. I got mine painted for $125.00 My opinion is that a Heritage Grill screams "Paint Me!"

Andys562 · 08-28-2011, 02:28 PM

But see, i want to get it painted black; and it already seems to have that black look when its unpainted. am i right?

shockandawe · 08-28-2011, 02:34 PM

But see, the grill is satin black and your car is gloss black. Paint it, it gives it a finished look.

Kahdir · 08-28-2011, 02:34 PM

I would just paint the surround and not the gills/mesh whatever...

IXLER8 · 08-28-2011, 02:35 PM

i have black with cyber gray metallic stripes and was wondering if the unpainted grill will look like it matches the stripes...any pics or comments from people with CGM stripes would be appreciated

Rage · 08-28-2011, 02:35 PM

Go brushed aluminum to match the wheels..... thats what I did.

Camaro2SSRS · 08-28-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andys562

But see, i want to get it painted black; and it already seems to have that black look when its unpainted. am i right?

I put a Hertiage grille on my black Camaro. I have flat black tail light bezels and I wanted a little contrast in the front as well.

Darth_Emma · 08-28-2011, 02:36 PM

Mine is painted and I like it.

JHL88 · 08-28-2011, 02:47 PM

mine is unpainted as well. i like it

toyboy1980 · 08-28-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Mine is painted and I like it.

Which bottom grill is that?

Rage · 08-28-2011, 02:52 PM

That looks like a black T-Rex like mine......

08-27-2011, 11:59 PM	#1
Andys562 Drives: Black 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 629	Heritage Grill: Painted or Unpainted? Help! I have a Black Camaro, and I'm not sure if i should get my heritage grill painted black or just leave it unpainted! Is the difference significant? What looks better in your guys' opinion? I'm torn lol. Pictures are REALLY appreciated!

08-28-2011, 04:16 AM	#2
Patrol.in.a.Camaro Lockin it Down! Drives: 2012 V6 2LT/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 299	Funny you asked that question...I wanted to pose the same question to the Camaro Community. I'm getting a 2012 IOM and should have it delivered to me within the next two weeks fingers crossed. Well, I'm almost certain that I'll get a Heritage Grille for it and I'll install it myself. Now I've seen pics of the IOM with the Heritage Grille both painted and unpainted, and I'm pretty torn as to which on looks better. I guess to me, I'm really indifferent about it and I just want to know what others think about it, and why they choose to either paint it or leave it unpainted. __________________ 2012 2LT/RS coupe. Inferno Orange Metallic w/ Black Strip. 6 Speed Manual. IOM Leather Interior. Sunroof. 15% Window tint ~ Black Billet Door Sills ~ Orange Billet Racing Pedals ~ IOM Molded Splash Guards ~ ~That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness~

08-28-2011, 07:23 AM	#3
Moody'sSS Drives: IOM 2SS 2010 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 289 View My Garage	here is my iom ss unpainted heritage grille.. __________________ OBX headers/Flowmaster AT exhaust/C.A.I. intake/ADM race scoop/RX catchcan/Black replica wheels/Vmax throttle body/JRE tune

08-28-2011, 07:27 AM	#4
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	I woud paint it, even on a black Camaro. I got mine painted for $125.00 My opinion is that a Heritage Grill screams "Paint Me!" __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

08-28-2011, 02:34 PM	#7
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	I would just paint the surround and not the gills/mesh whatever... __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

08-28-2011, 02:28 PM	#5
Andys562 Drives: Black 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 629	But see, i want to get it painted black; and it already seems to have that black look when its unpainted. am i right?

08-28-2011, 02:34 PM	#6
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	But see, the grill is satin black and your car is gloss black. Paint it, it gives it a finished look.

08-28-2011, 02:35 PM	#8
IXLER8 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 68 View My Garage	i have black with cyber gray metallic stripes and was wondering if the unpainted grill will look like it matches the stripes...any pics or comments from people with CGM stripes would be appreciated

08-28-2011, 02:35 PM	#9
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Go brushed aluminum to match the wheels..... thats what I did. __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

08-28-2011, 02:36 PM	#11
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Mine is painted and I like it.

08-28-2011, 02:47 PM	#12
JHL88 Drives: 02 z06 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia/south carolina Posts: 416	mine is unpainted as well. i like it Attached Images __________________ 1997 RS wrecked 1998 Z28 sold 10 SS sold 2002 torch redc5z06 - sold :( '13 z71 4x4 - DD www.fquick.com/JHL88

08-28-2011, 02:52 PM	#14
Rage TRI-COUNTY CAMARO... FTW! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Cyber Grey Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	That looks like a black T-Rex like mine...... __________________ CAI inc. cold air intake, LG G6x3 cam, Patriot Gold Extreme Dual springs, Titanium retainers and locks, LG SuperPro 1 7/8 Long Tube headers with full 3" exhaust, DynoMax VT mufflers, SLP 4" tips, Moroso catch can, Race Ready electronic exhaust cut outs, Full painted Razzi body kit, Headlight Armor Smoke taillight and marker blackouts, T-Rex aluminum upper and lower grille, Polished aluminum front and rear bowties. Professionally installed and Dyno Tuned by HorsePower Sales, Pompano Beach FL.

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