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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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I love the look of the Berger Panel on all the cars Ive seen. And I know its alot of work. But it is worth it to do it on a black car, like a flat black or something?
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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^ Check out my thread about the new tail panel option, just picture it in flat back.
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this is from a thread above somewhere..not my car. hope it helps
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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I think it really hurts a black car, looks more like an unpainted repaired part then a "mod"

My friend has a green tail panel on his black z28, it works.. I can't explain it *its the dark green*
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 01:02 PM
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I'd have to agree, a berger on a black car stands out quite a bit if you do it in a different color and looks unfinished if done in flat black. Of course, if you're thinking of a certain color other than black it would be cool to see a photoshop to get an idea.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Yeah thats kinda what I was thinking. It does look a it unfinished. I wouldnt wanna do any other color than black though personally. I remember there being something about a carbon fiber berger. That could look kinda cool
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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I am not feeling the Berger panel on a black Camaro at all. Like stated above, it looks unfinished.
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There is a rattle can paint by krylon that called H2O or something like that. If you get it in the satan and not the flat black it looks awsome! i have done this mod to my car 3 times because everything else would fade, but this krylon H2O did not! Its a simple mod that doesnt take much time. I personally think the satan would look awsome on a black car. I will see if i can find a picture of mine painted satan.
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Originally Posted by LvDemKings
I'd have to agree, a berger on a black car stands out quite a bit if you do it in a different color and looks unfinished if done in flat black. Of course, if you're thinking of a certain color other than black it would be cool to see a photoshop to get an idea.
IMO the panel would have to be black or nothing at all, and on the black cars it does look unfinished.
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do it in silver
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Originally Posted by Magnet
this is from a thread above somewhere..not my car. hope it helps
Thats my buddies Camaro, I have not seen it in person yet but I think it looks badass
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i don't think i'd do it on black. if you decide to though, make sure you go with some type of inserts for the camaro letters and slap the emblems back on... it would look horrible without those touches but the one posted up there with the stainless inserts and stuff doesn't look too bad.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Yeah Im definately deciding not too. It does just look too unfinished. Thanks for all the replies!
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Originally Posted by XtinctZ28
I am not feeling the Berger panel on a black Camaro at all. Like stated above, it looks unfinished.
The black cars already look mean as hell bone stock, especially the SS.
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Matts94Z28--i love your car! i almost a 95 in that same color...wish i would have now
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Originally Posted by Magnet
this is from a thread above somewhere..not my car. hope it helps
sorry to the owner but it looks like puke. It almost doesnt even look flat, it looks liek the paint was just stripped off and thrown on. at least clear-coat it or something. I just dont like it..
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^ I thought the same thing.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Ive been torn over this for a while. It doesnt look right painted but... I was wondering about carbon fiber. I have a carbon fiber grill and was thinking it might look cool to have the berger panel match. We'll see, i hope josh @ chrome & performance makes it and comes out woth some pics
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Here's a pic of my panel done in semi-gloss.


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