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Camaro Carbone · 01-20-2013, 08:32 AM

Is there a paint or a replacement part to make them black? If I can paint them , Do these just pop off ? Or do you paint them on the car. Help.

Leem12 · 01-20-2013, 08:37 AM

I'm lookin to do the same I also need help

swizlstik · 01-20-2013, 08:38 AM

They pop right out and you can use plasti dip. Works great!

Camaro Carbone · 01-20-2013, 08:43 AM

Really? You make it sound so easy. lol give it a try I guess.

Is Plasti dip at local stores?

Who Dat 2SS · 01-20-2013, 08:47 AM

They are difficult to pop out without breaking the tabs but really easy to pop in so its easier to buy new ones, paint those and replace your originals. Just for the insurance of breaking one while you're taking it out and you're screwed.
My advice is not to buy them pre painted if you're just doing a flat black because they are outrageously expensive. Go to www.gmpartshouse.com and you can buy OEM ones for $15 each. I gave mine a good sanding and painted with a good outdoor primer first. I went with black BBQ pit paint for the top coat because that stuff is supposed to handle the heat and elements well. Give that at least 2 or 3 coats. I also alternated black coats with an outdoor clear sealer. I did the exact same thing with all of my badges. Mine look great and have stood up perfectly to the Houston summer and weekly washes. Good luck and enjoy!

Camaro Carbone · 01-20-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Who Dat 2SS

They are difficult to pop out without breaking the tabs but really easy to pop in so its easier to buy new ones, paint those and replace your originals. Just for the insurance of breaking one while you're taking it out and you're screwed.
My advice is not to buy them pre painted if you're just doing a flat black because they are outrageously expensive. Go to www.gmpartshouse.com and you can buy OEM ones for $15 each. I gave mine a good sanding and painted with a good outdoor primer first. I went with black BBQ pit paint for the top coat because that stuff is supposed to handle the heat and elements well. Give that at least 2 or 3 coats. I also alternated black coats with an outdoor clear sealer. I did the exact same thing with all of my badges. Mine look great and have stood up perfectly to the Houston summer and weekly washes. Good luck and enjoy!

Thanks.

Who Dat 2SS · 01-20-2013, 08:51 AM

Go to YouTube and search for Camaro tail light bezel and there are a couple of good instructional videos on how to remove.

Plastidip is an ok option but you can't think of it as permanent as paint. If it starts to peel, the whole thing will come off. That might be fine for some folks but I wanted to do it once and forget it. I've seen a few raggedy applications of that around. I'm sure there are lots of folks who love the stuff, it's just not for me on things with a high polish, slick surface.

swizlstik · 01-20-2013, 08:54 AM

The toughest to pop out is the tabs next to each side of the car. I did the ones on my SS with no issues. You can buy plasti dip at the hardware store. Very common.

MackMan · 01-20-2013, 09:55 AM

I just stuck a flat head screw driver in a slot of the bezels and twisted the screw driver slightly and it would pop the tabs. I broke one of the tabs trying to pry the piece up the first time I removed them.

Don't twist the screw driver too hard or you'll bend the plastic in. Real easy, just take your time.

The MOAC · 01-20-2013, 12:51 PM

i popped mine out with no problems, very easy and looks great after words.

midnightwarrior · 01-20-2013, 01:59 PM

After you get the first out the rest come out pretty easy. I guess because you kinda know what to feel for. I just took mine out and painted them to match my rims.

Mr pogo · 01-20-2013, 02:08 PM

might check out SEM Trim Black and the various SEM preps, thats what Im planning to use on mine down the road.
its a satin black and holds up well, made for exterior auto trim like wiper arms etc.

barking tires · 01-20-2013, 02:08 PM

I ordered from carid, flat black for $89 total. Anzo supplies them had to send them back twice because they mixed flat black with gloss ones, but the third time was the charm.

01-20-2013, 08:32 AM	#1
Camaro Carbone Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2ls Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: goodyear Posts: 83	Paint for the "chrome plastic" around rear lights? Is there a paint or a replacement part to make them black? If I can paint them , Do these just pop off ? Or do you paint them on the car. Help.

01-20-2013, 08:38 AM	#3
swizlstik Drives: 2018 Garnet ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 2,183 View My Garage	They pop right out and you can use plasti dip. Works great! __________________

01-20-2013, 08:47 AM	#5
Who Dat 2SS Drives: Bitches Crazy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 142	They are difficult to pop out without breaking the tabs but really easy to pop in so its easier to buy new ones, paint those and replace your originals. Just for the insurance of breaking one while you're taking it out and you're screwed. My advice is not to buy them pre painted if you're just doing a flat black because they are outrageously expensive. Go to www.gmpartshouse.com and you can buy OEM ones for $15 each. I gave mine a good sanding and painted with a good outdoor primer first. I went with black BBQ pit paint for the top coat because that stuff is supposed to handle the heat and elements well. Give that at least 2 or 3 coats. I also alternated black coats with an outdoor clear sealer. I did the exact same thing with all of my badges. Mine look great and have stood up perfectly to the Houston summer and weekly washes. Good luck and enjoy! __________________ 2011 2SS Convertible Black on Black on Black, Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger, LS3 Conversion, LS9 Cam, Kooks Ceramic Coated Headers, LS3 Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, BMR Sway Bars and Bushings, JDP Color Changing Halos with Synced Grill Lighting, Custom Magnetic Removable Front Plate * RECORD HOLDER - FASTEST 3 WHEELED, 7 CYLINDER CAMARO LAP TIME AT MSR *

01-20-2013, 08:51 AM	#7
Who Dat 2SS Drives: Bitches Crazy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 142	Go to YouTube and search for Camaro tail light bezel and there are a couple of good instructional videos on how to remove. Plastidip is an ok option but you can't think of it as permanent as paint. If it starts to peel, the whole thing will come off. That might be fine for some folks but I wanted to do it once and forget it. I've seen a few raggedy applications of that around. I'm sure there are lots of folks who love the stuff, it's just not for me on things with a high polish, slick surface. __________________ 2011 2SS Convertible Black on Black on Black, Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger, LS3 Conversion, LS9 Cam, Kooks Ceramic Coated Headers, LS3 Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, BMR Sway Bars and Bushings, JDP Color Changing Halos with Synced Grill Lighting, Custom Magnetic Removable Front Plate * RECORD HOLDER - FASTEST 3 WHEELED, 7 CYLINDER CAMARO LAP TIME AT MSR *

01-20-2013, 08:54 AM	#8
swizlstik Drives: 2018 Garnet ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 2,183 View My Garage	The toughest to pop out is the tabs next to each side of the car. I did the ones on my SS with no issues. You can buy plasti dip at the hardware store. Very common. __________________

01-20-2013, 08:37 AM	#2
Leem12 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro (RS) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 347 View My Garage	I'm lookin to do the same I also need help

01-20-2013, 08:43 AM	#4
Camaro Carbone Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2ls Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: goodyear Posts: 83	Really? You make it sound so easy. lol give it a try I guess. Is Plasti dip at local stores?

01-20-2013, 09:55 AM	#9
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,203 View My Garage	I just stuck a flat head screw driver in a slot of the bezels and twisted the screw driver slightly and it would pop the tabs. I broke one of the tabs trying to pry the piece up the first time I removed them. Don't twist the screw driver too hard or you'll bend the plastic in. Real easy, just take your time. __________________ MACKMAN // 1LE_ORNGE

01-20-2013, 12:51 PM	#10
The MOAC Drives: IBM 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: OKC Posts: 284 View My Garage	i popped mine out with no problems, very easy and looks great after words.

01-20-2013, 01:59 PM	#11
midnightwarrior Its so hard Drives: 2010 SS, 2009 Yamaha Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 295	After you get the first out the rest come out pretty easy. I guess because you kinda know what to feel for. I just took mine out and painted them to match my rims.

01-20-2013, 02:08 PM	#12
Mr pogo Drives: 96 Imp SS, 13 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 327 View My Garage	might check out SEM Trim Black and the various SEM preps, thats what Im planning to use on mine down the road. its a satin black and holds up well, made for exterior auto trim like wiper arms etc.

01-20-2013, 02:08 PM	#13
barking tires Supercharger Drives: 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pekin,IL Posts: 105	I ordered from carid, flat black for $89 total. Anzo supplies them had to send them back twice because they mixed flat black with gloss ones, but the third time was the charm.