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Flat black or gloss black berger panel on NBM Camaro?

Old 12-21-2007, 05:31 AM
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Default Flat black or gloss black berger panel on NBM Camaro?

I'm thinking of doing the berger panel mod on my '99 NBM Z28.

What do you think would look the best: flat black or gloss black? I've never seen a gloss black berger panel on a Navy Blue Camaro, but it would match with the roof and the TTM wheels, don't you think?

Old 12-21-2007, 07:00 AM
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go with semi-gloss...i think it would look great on that blue metallic..+ it is the best of both worlds
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Personally, I like Flat Black berger panels better than gloss.
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I'm thinking semi-gloss as well. When I do mine I'm going to do semi or flat, but I'm planning on getting either TTM's or TT2's with the gray centers. I think with your wheels you should go semi to accent the wheels. To me glossy is too much shine. Nice looking ride by the way!
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im not a big fan of the berger on nbm's, it doesnt stand out enough and just looks unfinished to me. but gloss is the way to go
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i personally like satin or "semi-gloss"
Old 12-21-2007, 09:53 AM
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I'd go glossy. It'll match the centers on your TT M's and the rearview mirrors/roof.

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Gloss black always looks like you took the panel from another car and threw it on.

Flat Black would be my choice
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Well Berger used what was called "bumper black". It is a satin black. This is what I used. Sorry the pic is so bright......

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That looks very nice SSNISTR
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Thanks for the input guys!

SSNSTER: looks good. Did you spray the panel with a rattle can? or did you have it professionally painted?
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don't like berger panels on NBM's, doesn't stand out enough.
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Originally Posted by SSNISTR
Well Berger used what was called "bumper black". It is a satin black. This is what I used. Sorry the pic is so bright......

This fo sho. not shinny.
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Im also trying to decide the same thing. I think its going to be flat though. If not, semi gloss.
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I was kind of hoping someone had a photo of a NBM Camaro with a gloss berger. It's hard to decide without a photo. But maybe no-one's ever done it on a NBM car?
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Heres mine. I agree with SSNISTR. "Bumper Black"



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i went with gloss. i also painted my grill and it matches my roof and mirrors


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i say go with gloss. you mirrors and roof is gloss.the semi gloss lokks good when the roof and mirrors are body color but when there is gloss black on you car it looks unfinished.
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SSNISTER and shaun...both look great. It just comes down to personal preference in the end.
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Go Glossy so it will stick a little bit ......I painted the hood scoop on my SS Gloss back and you can't see until you're right on top of it. I had to put a pinstripe around it to make it stick out more. Hope that helps!!

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