02 som ss hard top
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02 som ss hard top Any opinions on what to do next?? trying to get the exterior things done before i dive under the hood.. lol..il try to get some more pics up tomorrow.. but that pretty much shows whats done to it... ooh and also.. those are old pics.. but to the point.. put a coat of nu finish scratch doctor then a coat of nu finish wax on it about an hour ago and it really give it that shine i was looking for.. great products..
Last edited by areax; Aug 23, 2007 at 10:54 PM.
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My approach kind of goes against the grain. First define what you want in terms of a look.
Second, and most important: No matter what you tack on (or take off), no appearance will be complete without good detailing. The paint work must be done at a highly detailed level before any look can be finished.
Third: Observe what works well (and what doesn't) for SOM. SOM camaros don't appreciate a lot of dramatic changes (like too much stick-ons and tack-ons, "overchrome"). SOM takes off with gradual and/or complimentary changes, or even a single dramatic change, such as black or gunmetal wheels.
Use good planning and moderation, excellent detailing is a must, and you'll be set.
PS: Resolve the grille.........even if it means putting the old stock plastic plate back until you decide on a grille.
Second, and most important: No matter what you tack on (or take off), no appearance will be complete without good detailing. The paint work must be done at a highly detailed level before any look can be finished.
Third: Observe what works well (and what doesn't) for SOM. SOM camaros don't appreciate a lot of dramatic changes (like too much stick-ons and tack-ons, "overchrome"). SOM takes off with gradual and/or complimentary changes, or even a single dramatic change, such as black or gunmetal wheels.
Use good planning and moderation, excellent detailing is a must, and you'll be set.
PS: Resolve the grille.........even if it means putting the old stock plastic plate back until you decide on a grille.
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Actually those lights look pretty good. As said before it flows with the color of the car. I am surprised nobody has told you to lower it. That is usually the first comment posted 
. I think the exterior is straight. Maybe a hood scoop fill in or the manta. That would look good. A grill for sure.
Mike
. I think the exterior is straight. Maybe a hood scoop fill in or the manta. That would look good. A grill for sure.Mike
Start with the small things first. I'd recommend you fix your fenders, the tabs are probably broken and you'll need to lightly hammer them back in. The berger panel mod would also look great and not cost much. The taillights aren't bad but I still think stock looks better.
Originally Posted by ReFtheMC
What i didnt know the top was black on hardtops...
I personally can't stand the painted tops that match the body color, looks too much like a V6 since most, if not all, of the 6'ers had the top body color.
Originally Posted by WestSide
Some hardtops come black, some came painted with the body color.
I personally can't stand the painted tops that match the body color, looks too much like a V6 since most, if not all, of the 6'ers had the top body color.
I personally can't stand the painted tops that match the body color, looks too much like a V6 since most, if not all, of the 6'ers had the top body color.
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From: Kentucky
Appreciate it guys.. ive been really slackin off on workin on the car here lately.. its just been collectin dust in my garage.. time to pull it back out..
your right.. i didnt really pay much attention to it when i bought it.. "bought it used".. somone put it on one of those lifts with the forks insteada the drive on types and just threw it in the air.. they're bent pretty damn bad lol
Originally Posted by 98redM6
Start with the small things first. I'd recommend you fix your fenders, the tabs are probably broken and you'll need to lightly hammer them back in. The berger panel mod would also look great and not cost much. The taillights aren't bad but I still think stock looks better.