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Berger Panel...Poll: Flat, Semi, Gloss

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Old May 24, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Flat, Hides imperfections and overspray with the rattle can.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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A lot of people on this site have no idea the difference between semi gloss or flat so your poll isnt going to be acurate. The original Berger panels as well as the rear tail light black out treatment on the first gen BB Camaros were approx. 60% gloss. The Krylon Semi gloss is about as close as you can get with a rattle can. If you like the primered look go with flat, if you like the clean low gloss look go with the Semi gloss.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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I have a RED 35th SS LE#1989 and i went with the gloss black and had the camaro filled in then put a custom made SS decal right under the key opening and put the 35th anniversary on the topand limited edition#1989 below that,it lookes pretty tight
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Old May 28, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 1 SIC Z
I think it depends on what your grille looks like.....I am wanting to do gloss on mine due to having a glossy black SLP Grille with the silver bowtie.....
my car is red, black gloss slp grill and gloss berger panel. looks good. I think it really depends on the color of your car though. If my car was white I would go with flat black...
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Deffentially not gloss, semi is best
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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gloss to match my sail panel and slp grill
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Semi gloss looks best to me.

DVSST8, has been my favorite Camaro on these boards for awhile now. Off topic, but any issues with your Privats, mine started to peel..now going with a different wheel...
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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i just added the chrome inserts...flat black berger. and yes im gonna fill the key hole.

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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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Shoot i just painted mine a flat black and it's not right. it should be semi.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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flat black on silver looks amazing
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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oh ya it does. i repainted mine a "semi Flat" by Krylon. It looks like a satin. flat is more like a primer and not right for the car.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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semi gloss all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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I did mine with a dupont gloss and a clear, came out great, I did not cut any corners with it, hours and hours of prep, in a booth with HVLP guns. I would do it in gloss again in a heartbeat, as I think that flat and semi look cheap, like you just ordered a new peice and didnt bother to get it painted
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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I vote semi-gloss/satin black. Thats what I plan to do on mine.
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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I went with a semi gloss in a dark gray......
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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now is it semi gloss paint and thats it or is it semi gloss paint with a semi gloss clear? is there a pic with semi gloss clear. that is what i would like on mine, so i could wax over it.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:57 AM
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Gold Z, no offense but I think you should take off that panel and redo it semi gloss black. The grey doesnt match anything on your car.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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I know the owner of #71 2002 berger camaro and his rear panel is unpainted black. I asked him if he knew if it was flat or semi and he told me neither... that it was left unpainted.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BiggDexxy
I know the owner of #71 2002 berger camaro and his rear panel is unpainted black. I asked him if he knew if it was flat or semi and he told me neither... that it was left unpainted.
Doesnt make any sense. How could a white plastic part with grey primer be black when left unpainted? Answer...it is painted.
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