binks0678

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when i got my ss the rear tailight filler panel was cracked so i ordered a new one, its a factory black panel and already has ss badge on it, My car is pewter do you guys think i should leave it the factory gloss black, or paint it satin black? I dont want it to look like i just threw a panel on there that was the wrong color. any pictures of either a satin black or gloss black one on a pewter car would be great help. im also getting musffinbusters camaro inlays for it.

y2k_ta

iTrader: (80)

Try the Appearance & Detailing Forum for pics...

binks0678

iTrader: (7)

o and also if i decide to paint it satin black what type of paint to i need so it will stick to wet sanded existing paint? and what do i need to remove and put the ss badge and bowtie back on?

ChevyWeatherman

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Not pewter but close, here's mine in satin black.

binks0678

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thanks for the pic it looks good how did you paint it? anybody have there panel gloss black?

ChevyWeatherman

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If you paint a gloss black one, take a scotch brite pad to it and scuff it up. Then put a coat of primer on first before you do the satin black. It will come out pretty nice that way.

Camaro396

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Id do it satin black. I dont like gloss ones, like you said, looks like you just threw a part off a black car on there.

binks0678

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alright thanks ya i think ill go with satin black, any specific type of paint i need for it to stick with the primer?

ChevyWeatherman

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I used this: http://www.firewheelclassics.com/sto...&SKU=PNT-KRYSF. Any hardware store should carry it.

99 LS1

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I wanted to do a glossy flat black, like a mix of the two, but I didn't bother sanding down the stock black one I bought. Here is the only pic I could find

ChevyWeatherman

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The Krylon semi-flat that I posted a link to has a bit of gloss in it (satin). That sounds like what you were looking for.

I this pic you can see that it isn't completely flat, just a hint of gloss.

binks0678

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alright thanks guys as of now its on the car and its still gloss black i just thought i would see how i liked it for a couple days, so far i really like it gloss, i also have muffinbuster's stainless camaro inlays on the way, ill get pictures tommorow to post up, still cant decide satin or gloss , either way i think its already a huge improvement from stock really sets off the back end

thmass6

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Um, isn't that Satin?!

Mike454SS

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I wanna do this to mine too...I was thinking satin would look cool, but every day I look at the car (hardtop car, not t-tops) and say "the roof/sail panel is gloss black...I think the back in gloss will match nicely".

I still can't decide though.

y2k_ta

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My suggestion was to look in the Appearance & Detailing Forum for pics and information. IF all else fails, try a search on the subject. This has been discussed and plotted out MANY times.