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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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The front bumper of my 97 Z28 is in need of a respray, i've only seen one pic of someone doing it, but is there any other people who have painted the black headlight surround on the front bumper? My car is silver, and im wonderin how it would look.
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It would look like ***. I've never seen one that looks good - EVER.
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This is a white car, but it gives you an idea. Not my cup of tea, but it's your car.

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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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I found one pic and i think its looks ok, i just dont want to regret it later in case it doenst look good in person:
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I think it looks better with the painted headlight.

You can get away with not painting the foglight area but def paint around the headlights.
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I completely read over the "z28" lmao.

Completely different animal. I think the camaro's can look good with it depending on the color.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniLSx
I found one pic and i think its looks ok, i just dont want to regret it later in case it doenst look good in person:
What Kind of headlights are these?
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mines painted when i did the car i liked it blue so i never painted over it.......i think it looks great personally

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Originally Posted by quik95lt1
mines painted when i did the car i liked it blue so i never painted over it.......i think it looks great personally

Quick 95, I think it looks awesome also. I have a pic of BOLO. He has it painted as well -Medium Patriot Red!
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Mine are body color.
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