2014/15 RS front end de-chrome - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ragtopssrs · 04-04-2015, 09:29 AM

Honestly, the refresh didn't impress me.

Although at this point I'm living with it (will be soon , production date Apr/13/15)

The new front fascia - actually liking now
New tail lights - Meh
Chrome strip on the RS - why would they take parts of a '76 Plymouth and install them on the Camaro

The chrome was almost a deal breaker for me. For real!
My sales guy suggested carbon fiber tape.

Anyone with other suggestions?

If I'm flogged a dead horse - I apologize

PEW-PROFESSIONAL · 04-05-2015, 12:22 AM

I have removed my Chrome on mine when I replaced the Upper Grille with the Z/28 Grille and flotie. I also removed the ones over the Headlights, but you will have a slight hole where the chrome snaps into the bumper cover. I simple used some Matte Black Vinyl Cut to the indent under the headlight to do two things, hide the clip hole and give the Headlights a little brake in the solid gloss black.

hzisfrom1994 · 04-05-2015, 10:54 AM

I plastiddiped mine matte black by myself, wasn't hard at all.

rudySS · 04-05-2015, 11:09 AM

plasti dip i did that with my chome tail light bezel on my 2010 and it works great had it for 2 years already and hasnt come off

ragtopssrs · 04-05-2015, 01:20 PM

did you remove the trim or just paint it on?

760bowtie · 04-05-2015, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hzisfrom1994

I plastiddiped mine matte black by myself, wasn't hard at all.

Did you remove the strip to plastidip it or did you just take off the front and headlights?

SSMY1LE · 04-05-2015, 01:44 PM

I used black out tape, sold at most auto parts stores. Took about 30 minutes and looks great ! No mess, no masking etc.

hzisfrom1994 · 04-05-2015, 04:07 PM

No, I didn't take the chrome strip neither the front bumper, headlights etc off.. Just masked off the area to avoid overspraying, and then started plastidipping it. After 5-6 coats and 30-45 mins to have it completely dry (easier to peel), I removed the tapes and everything, and started with the peeling. And there is it.

04-04-2015, 09:29 AM	#1
ragtopssrs Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/RS Convertible 6M Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Toronto Canada (GTA) Posts: 8	2014/15 RS front end de-chrome Honestly, the refresh didn't impress me. Although at this point I'm living with it (will be soon , production date Apr/13/15) The new front fascia - actually liking now New tail lights - Meh Chrome strip on the RS - why would they take parts of a '76 Plymouth and install them on the Camaro The chrome was almost a deal breaker for me. For real! My sales guy suggested carbon fiber tape. Anyone with other suggestions? If I'm flogged a dead horse - I apologize

04-05-2015, 12:22 AM	#2
PEW-PROFESSIONAL Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 324 View My Garage	I have removed my Chrome on mine when I replaced the Upper Grille with the Z/28 Grille and flotie. I also removed the ones over the Headlights, but you will have a slight hole where the chrome snaps into the bumper cover. I simple used some Matte Black Vinyl Cut to the indent under the headlight to do two things, hide the clip hole and give the Headlights a little brake in the solid gloss black. __________________ G5carbon.com-SS Carbon fiber Trunk Filler PanelsCarbon fiber Heat Extractor Z/28 Carbon Fiber Spoiler (Comming Soon)Z/28 Carbon Fiber Rear Defuser (Comming Soon)SS Carbon Fiber Lower Grill (Coming Soon)Z/28 Carbon fiber Side Skirts (Coming soon)SS Carbon fiber Cooling Plate (Coming Soon)**Camber/Caster Plates (Coming Soon) Westcoastcamaros.com-Carbon Fiber Engine Cover (Ordered)

04-05-2015, 10:54 AM	#3
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	I plastiddiped mine matte black by myself, wasn't hard at all. Attached Images

04-05-2015, 01:44 PM	#7
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	I used black out tape, sold at most auto parts stores. Took about 30 minutes and looks great ! No mess, no masking etc. __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

04-05-2015, 11:09 AM	#4
rudySS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oxnard California Posts: 83	plasti dip i did that with my chome tail light bezel on my 2010 and it works great had it for 2 years already and hasnt come off

04-05-2015, 01:20 PM	#5
ragtopssrs Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/RS Convertible 6M Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Toronto Canada (GTA) Posts: 8	did you remove the trim or just paint it on?

04-05-2015, 04:07 PM	#8
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	No, I didn't take the chrome strip neither the front bumper, headlights etc off.. Just masked off the area to avoid overspraying, and then started plastidipping it. After 5-6 coats and 30-45 mins to have it completely dry (easier to peel), I removed the tapes and everything, and started with the peeling. And there is it.