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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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Hey guys, new to the site as a whole as this is my first post. Decided to paint my berger panel some kind of black on my '02 Z28, and im not sure what color i should spray it. i could spray it satin or gloss black with the stainless steel lettering, or i could paint it the same color as my stripes which are a kind of gunmetal grey.







Last one isn't a very good picture(as it is in the rain) if you need a better picture i can go take one if needed. Either way im putting in the stainless lettering, i just need some input on what color i should spray it. Between friends and family its about half and half between black and the gunmetal grey, im thinking satin black but im not sure how that would contrast with the stripes. Any input is much much appreciated
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 08:30 PM
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Satin black.
As far as I'm concerned that's the only way to go.

Mine in case you need inspiration:
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Double-aught_Z/28
Satin black.
As far as I'm concerned that's the only way to go.

Mine in case you need inspiration:
The panel on your car looks great! Where did you pick up those outlined emblems?

im gonna go with gloss. If i didnt have the stripes i would do satin, but it would match the roof also. Im planning on doing it in a few weeks after i get back from the GM nationals in Carlisle. ill definitely post pictures when its done. I was convinced by a few people to go with gloss,
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 10:29 PM
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I went with gloss black on mine. I don't know why, but I think it looks better. I got the stainless inserts from Emblempro's.
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Old Jun 8, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Double-aught_Z/28
Satin black.
As far as I'm concerned that's the only way to go.
Cosign. And as mentioned, emblempros.com is the place for the letter fill-ins


Also, it's a little redundant having the extra camaro emblem right next to the existing camaro letters.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by crimson_bird
Cosign. And as mentioned, emblempros.com is the place for the letter fill-ins


Also, it's a little redundant having the extra camaro emblem right next to the existing camaro letters.
you're right, i never actually looked at it that way, when i pull them off to respray it ill leave it off. thanks for pointing that out.

also, i meant the Z28 emblems, i know where to get the inserts.

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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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For my Camaro my plan I plan if I keep the car. I plan to do a satin clear over the body color. I have a carbon fiber panel as well but it's not finished.
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Originally Posted by salamander34
you're right, i never actually looked at it that way, when i pull them off to respray it ill leave it off. thanks for pointing that out.

also, i meant the Z28 emblems, i know where to get the inserts.
My Z28 emblem was a custom job from Roger at Emblempros. It's the black onyx finish with an etched edge.

And I'll be at the GM's at Carlisle in a couple weeks too. Although not in the Z28 as the transmission went kaput. Might have a new car by then though.
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Double-aught_Z/28
My Z28 emblem was a custom job from Roger at Emblempros. It's the black onyx finish with an etched edge.

And I'll be at the GM's at Carlisle in a couple weeks too. Although not in the Z28 as the transmission went kaput. Might have a new car by then though.
That sucks, I'm not bringing my car either, tagging along with my dad. My cars my daily driver so I don't know what I would do without it. Thanks for the replies though! I'm new to this whole thing so it helps a lot when I can get any input.
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 06:00 AM
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I went gloss as well, but modified.
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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satin black looks the best imo, sharp car welcome to site
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SSTODD
I went gloss as well, but modified.
yeah thats the look i want. obviously without the SS back though, i like the look of the stainless letters, and thanks todd!
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I went Gloss black as well.

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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Double-aught_Z/28
Satin black.
As far as I'm concerned that's the only way to go.

Mine in case you need inspiration:
Thanks for selling me on how I will do mine. Did you have the Z28 emblems on the fenders match the rear?
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