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Old May 11, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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This is a picture of the front of my car.

I've lowered it and added a rear SS spoiler since the pictures were taken. With the glossy black on the hood, the SLP grill, the mirrors and the top I thought the flat or semi-gloss black panel would look out of place.

I've thought about removing the SLP grill and going with a black tube grill with a 69 Z/28 emblem on it.
Do you mean black billet grille? That's what I did with mine.

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Old May 11, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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SuperDave479: How hard was it to paint your headlights? Did you get an extra pair, or are those your origionals? Can you post a closeup of the headlight?
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Old May 12, 2003 | 12:32 AM
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ok, I want to know how you smoothed out the camaro lettering? or did you guys buy it from somewhere like that. What did you use, and how hard was it to smooth out? I want to buy one.
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Old May 12, 2003 | 02:45 AM
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WOW!!! this appearance mod looks awesome ...props to all of the cars in this thread.

Probably a dumb question, but can anyone tell me what paint they used, how long it took, and any tips on doing this mod?
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Old May 12, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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ultraz: all I used was a can of bondo body filler, and a lot of sanding!!! I just kept sanding, spray a little primer over it to see if it was all the way smooth and then sand the bad looking areas. Took me off and on of working 2 days.
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Old May 12, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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Do you mean black billet grille? That's what I did with mine.

Yes, just like that

Nice looking car you have there
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Old May 13, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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Flat Black panel on Pewter Z
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Old May 17, 2003 | 11:27 AM
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I like that glossy back how hard was it to take the back piece off?
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I like that glossy back how hard was it to take the back piece off?
Not hard at all. All you have to do it pop the hatch, pull back the carpet, unscrew the tail-lights and then unscrew the tail-pannel (4 screws). Takes a total of like 10mins. Really easy to do.
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Old May 17, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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I believe the correct color, is "Satin Black" cause I looked on the window sticker of the camaros made by GMMG cause they sell them here in Kennesaw, and it says "Satin Black Berger Panel" on the window sticker. just my .02
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Old May 18, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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I did mine flat black and filled the letters in.....came out really nice.

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Old May 18, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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imo, on most color combo's, that looks really sweet. On silver, pewter, red and white i think it makes the rear end that much more appealing seein the "CAMARO" back there filled in.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 11:14 PM
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I think the flat black looks like ***. I have never liked it on any car, old school included.

I think a gloss black or mid sheen would be the ticket
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Old May 19, 2003 | 08:50 AM
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That looks like my car from the front! On the rear I have a Glossy Black facia! I also have the Black Zr1 wheels.
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Old May 19, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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Here are the many stages of my car! The one with the Back wheels, is the most recent.


http://nkyfba.homeip.net/modules.php...s&album=30
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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Man, sorry everybody. I thought this thread was in my Favorites. I'll try to respond to everybody now.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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SuperDave479: How hard was it to paint your headlights? Did you get an extra pair, or are those your origionals? Can you post a closeup of the headlight?

Not hard once I got the right instructions and used a little patience. They're my originals. I only have two pics of it. Here's the other one:



Here are high res versions of those pics though:
http://www.davidyeatts.com/images/My...ghts_1_big.JPG
http://www.davidyeatts.com/images/My...ghts_2_big.JPG
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:19 PM
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ok, I want to know how you smoothed out the camaro lettering? or did you guys buy it from somewhere like that. What did you use, and how hard was it to smooth out? I want to buy one.
I got a paint & body shop to do it so I don't know.
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Old May 21, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Do you mean black billet grille? That's what I did with mine.

Yes, just like that

Nice looking car you have there
Hehe thx. You too.
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