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ZombieEatsYou · 03-01-2013, 07:06 AM

Soliciting opinions.

I've got CF ACS ports, CF side mirrors, and soon, a CF low-wing spoiler. Hood stripes are painted gloss black.

Which splitter would match that combo best; CF, gloss black, flat black, or rally yellow?

I'm thinking CF, but can barely dress myself.

montreal2010yellow · 03-01-2013, 07:36 AM

On a light color car I think the spliiter should be black or CF. On a dark color car should be body color.

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Frid · 03-01-2013, 10:48 AM

You've got CF pieces already. I'd do CF on the splitter too.

biggerisbetter · 03-01-2013, 11:22 AM

i say gloss black and also paint the lower grill gloss black i had real good luck with krylon fusion on my jeep's plastic parts and that thing is put through hell and back regularly and still looks great. the krylon fusion is made for plastic and chemically fuses itself to the plastic.

ZombieEatsYou · 03-01-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Frid

You've got CF pieces already. I'd do CF on the splitter too.

That's what I was thinking too but RPI suggested flat black or gloss so I started wondering if I needed something to complement the stripes instead of all the other CF parts. Hence the poll.

Right now CF is leading gloss 4-3.

ZombieEatsYou · 03-01-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by biggerisbetter

i say gloss black and also paint the lower grill gloss black i had real good luck with krylon fusion on my jeep's plastic parts and that thing is put through hell and back regularly and still looks great. the krylon fusion is made for plastic and chemically fuses itself to the plastic.

I've used Fusion on my engine cover but it didn't take clearcoat that well. Besides, I had to take the fascia off to put the ACS ports in and don't relish that job again.

It wasn't hard, I'm just in the mood for simple stuff right now.

biggerisbetter · 03-01-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

I've used Fusion on my engine cover but it didn't take clearcoat that well. Besides, I had to take the fascia off to put the ACS ports in and don't relish that job again.

It wasn't hard, I'm just in the mood for simple stuff right now.

haha im with you that is a pian in the a**.

ZombieEatsYou · 03-02-2013, 05:09 AM

Carbon Fiber's leading the two blacks 6-3 (each).

newagemuscle · 03-02-2013, 05:40 AM

Black would give you contrast and if you go gloss match your ports and stripes.

ZombieEatsYou · 03-02-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by newagemuscle

Black would give you contrast and if you go gloss match your ports and stripes.

that's the thing, the ports are actually carbon fiber hydro. Gloss black would match the stripes while CF would match the ports, the side mirrors, and the low-wing spoiler I got coming. Just can't decide on whether the splitter should match the stripes or the other CF items.

caper · 03-02-2013, 08:33 AM

you are missing another point. this splitter will get hit with MANY rocks. i spray canned mine flat black....that lasted about 2 weeks before it was dinged up so bad it looked like salt and pepper. what i wanted was a look like the stock grill (flat, slight texture if i could)...and after the first crap show - something that could be fixed easy...platidip! if i curb the splitter i can fix it...its also holding up MUCH better than paint did.

the 2nd tim i hit a tire tread on the highway and ripped off half of the splitter it dragged on the ground at 70mph...easy fix, respray the scruffed parts and remount.

ZombieEatsYou · 03-02-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by caper

you are missing another point. this splitter will get hit with MANY rocks. i spray canned mine flat black....that lasted about 2 weeks before it was dinged up so bad it looked like salt and pepper. what i wanted was a look like the stock grill (flat, slight texture if i could)...and after the first crap show - something that could be fixed easy...platidip! if i curb the splitter i can fix it...its also holding up MUCH better than paint did.

the 2nd tim i hit a tire tread on the highway and ripped off half of the splitter it dragged on the ground at 70mph...easy fix, respray the scruffed parts and remount.

Dude! Excellent point. I've plastidip'd my interior trim, "camaro" side letters, tail light bezels, and blacked out rear trunk so am a fan. Don't know why I didn't think of that. I got black and glossy plastidip in my shed already; I can try it flat or glossy. Might have a winner.

VR Baron · 03-02-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

Dude! Excellent point. I've plastidip'd my interior trim, "camaro" side letters, tail light bezels, and blacked out rear trunk so am a fan. Don't know why I didn't think of that. I got black and glossy plastidip in my shed already; I can try it flat or glossy. Might have a winner.

Good idea. Just got SLP splitter and going to do fushion gloss black to go with the bezels and grills I have. This maybe better

PhoenixZL1 · 03-02-2013, 10:20 PM

Black or Carbon for sure. I'd probably go with Carbon out of those two.

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03-01-2013, 07:06 AM	#1
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,266 View My Garage	What color splitter? Soliciting opinions. I've got CF ACS ports, CF side mirrors, and soon, a CF low-wing spoiler. Hood stripes are painted gloss black. Which splitter would match that combo best; CF, gloss black, flat black, or rally yellow? I'm thinking CF, but can barely dress myself. Attached Images __________________

03-01-2013, 07:36 AM	#2
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	On a light color car I think the spliiter should be black or CF. On a dark color car should be body color. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

03-01-2013, 10:48 AM	#3
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	You've got CF pieces already. I'd do CF on the splitter too. __________________

03-01-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	i say gloss black and also paint the lower grill gloss black i had real good luck with krylon fusion on my jeep's plastic parts and that thing is put through hell and back regularly and still looks great. the krylon fusion is made for plastic and chemically fuses itself to the plastic. __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-02-2013, 05:09 AM	#8
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,266 View My Garage	Carbon Fiber's leading the two blacks 6-3 (each). __________________

03-02-2013, 05:40 AM	#9
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	Black would give you contrast and if you go gloss match your ports and stripes. __________________

03-02-2013, 08:33 AM	#11
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,546	you are missing another point. this splitter will get hit with MANY rocks. i spray canned mine flat black....that lasted about 2 weeks before it was dinged up so bad it looked like salt and pepper. what i wanted was a look like the stock grill (flat, slight texture if i could)...and after the first crap show - something that could be fixed easy...platidip! if i curb the splitter i can fix it...its also holding up MUCH better than paint did. the 2nd tim i hit a tire tread on the highway and ripped off half of the splitter it dragged on the ground at 70mph...easy fix, respray the scruffed parts and remount.

03-02-2013, 10:20 PM	#14
PhoenixZL1 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD Posts: 299	Black or Carbon for sure. I'd probably go with Carbon out of those two.