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Old May 17, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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do you all buy this from somewhere or just paint it? if so is there a particular black you paint it because i see alot of them painted like a pastel black rather than gloss/metallic.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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i painted mine. i used a satin black color. there are guys that use a glossy or low gloss black color for personal preference and likeness. The satin/flat black color is like the tail panels off the special edition cars. If you didnt want to do it yourself Im sure you can find one for sale somewhere or make a trade. Very easy to do tho.

I have pics on my cardomain page
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Old May 17, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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Hey 'newbie', Welcome a'board', ...

Use the "Search" function up there on yer right, ..., You'll find a ton of information, ...Whether it's the Camaro with the black tail panel, or the Firebird with the polished-clean center section, ..., lots of poeple have done it, ...

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Old May 17, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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I used just a flat black, had a buddy do it at his shop. You can also look in search under "Berger tail panel" there might be some hits there.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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i did mine myself and i love it! its not too difficult you just have to be very meticulous. i used a satin black, i've seen the gloss and it stands out too much for me, i think the satin makes it low key enough to look absolutely awesome. what color is your car?
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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:23 AM
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thanks for the advice everyone, my car is light pewter so im thinking maybe satin black. anyone got any pics with my color?
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Old May 19, 2005 | 12:11 AM
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go satin dude i have a pic of your car satin the glossy one i have is to big to add . glossy stands out to much
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Old May 19, 2005 | 01:15 AM
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black tail panels look AWESOME on pewter cars. do it!
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Satin black for sure. I am doing this to my artic white Z28 soon. Good luck with that.

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