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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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So I'm about to paint my panel but I had a question regarding the color. I know the originals were satin black and the name of the color GMMG used was "Trim Black"; so, what color have you guys been using and where did you buy it at?


Also, what prep did you do?

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Semi gloss or satin black seem to be the about the same. i got mine @ wal-mart the krylon brand looks and works real good
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Yeah go with Satin black or flat black....semi gloss is a little different....but not soo much!
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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^ Yes, the Krylon brand is excellent quality. I once resprayed a whole car in Krylon's satin black, looked great.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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i did satin black on mine kind of want to redo it in flat, i wouldnt go anymore than semi gloss though.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Yeah sometimes when its done in gloss....it looks as if someone just took the berger panel off another camaro and slapped it on....doesnt look that good IMO
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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most people go with satin black you can get a rattle can at wal mart auto zone, im a lil different i did mine gloss black but i like it and everyone i show it to likes it with stainless steel camaro inserts it looks prty good

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Thanks for the input.
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I used Krylon Semi-Flat... Been on there a year and looks sweet. I think gloss looks kinda funny.

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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When I called Berger they told me it was called "bumper black". That is what I told my painter. My car was next to a Berger car at a car show, looked 100% spot on.

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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black on black kevin? im curious to see how that comes out.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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I used Duplicolor bumper coating. Its semi gloss and looks perfect. No priming or finish sanding required. Just scuff and spray.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Oh the prep part...

I took my panel out, took like 10 mins to yank it off there. Washed it with the pre-soaped SOS pad and rinsed really well, then blew it off with the air hose and wiped it with alcohol and a microfiber rag. Taped off the emblems and got after it, turned out perfect.

I left the inside of the orange bowtie the color of the car, adds a nice accent I think...

Make sure you scuff real well inside the letters (CAMARO)... I've seen others where it chipped out.

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Good stuff here guys, thanks a lot. I hope to have it done and installed within the month, I'll let you guys know how it comes out and put some pics up. And yes it is going on a black car, I think it should be pretty unique.

Oh yeah, if any of you guys have the hookup on and original GMMG badge (not the decal) let me know and I'll probably be willing to compensate you!
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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I just bought a semi-gloss black berger panel with the Camaro inserts from a guy on camaroz28.com. I haven't gotten it yet, but it looked pretty darn good on his car. I can't wait to get it and see it on mine.
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
black on black kevin? im curious to see how that comes out.



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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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I did mine with duplicolor ultra flat but I kinda wish i had done it semi gloss
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