Splitter and Spoiler. Gloss or Satin???

Abubaca · 06-16-2024, 12:03 PM

So i've got a Hyper Blue 2016 SS. (need to update my signature pic!) Stock appearing, as it comes. Looking to install aftermarket 1LE spoiler and splitter. The Next Gen spoiler that covers the stock SS spoiler holes is only currently available in gloss, due to shortages. I'm handy with a paint gun, so no biggie. Ordered the RPI front splitter in primer, save a few bucks and paint 'em both satin. Well the spoiler arrived yesterday, in gloss.....and ya know.....it looks pretty good. Doesn't have to match any satin black hood or mirrors, as I'm NOT going that route. -and all the OTHER black parts, hood vents, rear valence etc. etc, are of course gloss already.

As this is hardly a technical question, I'm curious what thoughts you guys have on the subject. ...and does anyone have pictures of either the front splitter or rear spoiler in gloss? Try as I might, can't find any.

FWIW, even if I keep it gloss, I'll still likely re-clear it when I paint the front, just so they match. The Next Gen finish is...."fine". No blemishes, but I can do better.

Iconic · 06-16-2024, 12:40 PM

I'd leave it gloss.

arpad_m · 06-16-2024, 12:49 PM

My suggestion is the same: definitely leave it gloss (unless you also want satin side skirts and rear valance) to achieve a consistent bottom perimeter.

Abubaca · 06-16-2024, 03:08 PM

Jamala00 - That looks great! -though I don't have black wheels, but still. I think you guys have convinced me to leave it gloss.

SSShark · 06-16-2024, 04:08 PM

I prefer the satin look. Gloss gets beat up too easily. This pic is before I installed the MRR 1LE reps

david_acm · 06-16-2024, 06:16 PM

Here's a matte finish.

Did matte to match the grill and rear valance (which I believe are unpainted?). However If I had the gloss black rear valance then I probably would've gone with gloss to keep it all consistent.

Abubaca · 06-19-2024, 11:05 AM

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I prefer the satin look. Gloss gets beat up too easily. This pic is before I installed the MRR 1LE reps

First, I don't disagree. I may PPF the splitter, assuming I go gloss, which is the plan. Also, I think gloss shows chips more, but doesn't look as dingy over time as the satin does. Easily to "spruce up", at least in my experience. Either way, not hard to take off and repaint every few years if necessary. More concerned about getting the finish right, and less about upkeep. -but you're not wrong.

-Sharp lookin' car BTW. Love the Sharkskin.

kropscamaro16 · 06-19-2024, 12:24 PM

gloss if you have an ss satin is to match the 1le stuff

SSShark · 06-19-2024, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Abubaca

First, I don't disagree. I may PPF the splitter, assuming I go gloss, which is the plan. Also, I think gloss shows chips more, but doesn't look as dingy over time as the satin does. Easily to "spruce up", at least in my experience. Either way, not hard to take off and repaint every few years if necessary. More concerned about getting the finish right, and less about upkeep. -but you're not wrong.

-Sharp lookin' car BTW. Love the Sharkskin.

There's no wrong or right here, just what appeals most to you. I know that whatever you decide will look great. Nothing looks as sexy as an SS, enjoy the ride

Thanks for the compliment. Post some pics for the class

p47dman · 12-22-2024, 07:52 AM

Carbon Flash Metallic. Mine also includes the rear valance.

arpad_m · 12-22-2024, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by p47dman

Carbon Flash Metallic. Mine also includes the rear valance.

Looks very good

Not a fan of the valance opening hugging the exhaust tips personally (so I got myself an aftermarket diffuser iwth fins instead), but the overall look is great. Much more serious than stock.

(Now all you need is wider wheels and tires...

)

Abubaca · 12-23-2024, 09:47 AM

The carbon flash looks great! -Your whole car looks great, but hard NOT to with the Wild Cherry!

....just an update, I did ultimately choose gloss black. Spoiler is on, but but the installing the front splitter has been delayed due to buying/selling our house!

SamSmoothCastel · 12-23-2024, 09:51 AM

Satin looks best IMO. I even used satin PPF to protect my front and side's

DeuceCam · 12-23-2024, 10:36 AM

I think both satin and gloss would be good, but I prefer matching the front bumper spoiler and rear trunk spoiler (e.g., 1LE). That said, p47dman's car, pictured above, would be an exception (in my eyes) because it looks great and still has an overall good continuity (plus CFM looks great against WCT).

My car has a gloss (1LE) trunk spoiler in CFM; although, I don't have great pics of it, see here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=627876.

I picked up an OEM '16-18 1LE front bumper spoiler (in primer) because I prefer it's look on the LT front fascia. I'm getting it painted CFM to match my rear spoiler.

However, the satin finish will likely be lower maintenance, and might stay looking good for a longer period of time.

06-16-2024, 12:03 PM	#1
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Sophia, NC Posts: 623	Splitter and Spoiler. Gloss or Satin??? So i've got a Hyper Blue 2016 SS. (need to update my signature pic!) Stock appearing, as it comes. Looking to install aftermarket 1LE spoiler and splitter. The Next Gen spoiler that covers the stock SS spoiler holes is only currently available in gloss, due to shortages. I'm handy with a paint gun, so no biggie. Ordered the RPI front splitter in primer, save a few bucks and paint 'em both satin. Well the spoiler arrived yesterday, in gloss.....and ya know.....it looks pretty good. Doesn't have to match any satin black hood or mirrors, as I'm NOT going that route. -and all the OTHER black parts, hood vents, rear valence etc. etc, are of course gloss already. As this is hardly a technical question, I'm curious what thoughts you guys have on the subject. ...and does anyone have pictures of either the front splitter or rear spoiler in gloss? Try as I might, can't find any. FWIW, even if I keep it gloss, I'll still likely re-clear it when I paint the front, just so they match. The Next Gen finish is...."fine". No blemishes, but I can do better.

06-16-2024, 12:40 PM	#2
Iconic Miller Time Wisconsin Drives: '24 VOM 1SS 1LE M6. 1 of 4 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Formerly USA, now planet of the apes bizaroworld Posts: 269	I'd leave it gloss. __________________ 2024 1SS 1LE M6 rockcrusher in Vivid Orange Metallica. 1 of 4

06-16-2024, 12:49 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 13,448 View My Garage	My suggestion is the same: definitely leave it gloss (unless you also want satin side skirts and rear valance) to achieve a consistent bottom perimeter. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle Terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

06-16-2024, 04:08 PM	#5
SSShark Drives: '23 1SS Sharkskin A10 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,536	I prefer the satin look. Gloss gets beat up too easily. This pic is before I installed the MRR 1LE reps Attached Images __________________ Kooks 1-7/8" Long Tube Headers l Kooks Hi-Flow Cats l Kooks X-Pipe l Borla S-Type NPP Exhaust GPI SS2 Cam l GPI Ported Heads l Katech Oil Pump l Katech Valley Cover l GPI Hardened Pushrods BTR Valve Springs l Johnson 2110R Lifters l Ported LT2 Intake Manifold l Ported 95mm LT5 TB Rotofab CAI l Mishimoto Catch Can l DSX Flex Fuel Sensor l 93/E85 Tune BMR Rear Cradle Lockout Kit l Katech VVT Delete kit l CHE Trunion Upgrade l LT1 HPFP LME/GPI Timing Chain Guide l Katech Timing Chain l AFM Delete Halo Tunnel Brace l MRR 1LE Wheels l Goodyear SC3 1LE Tire Package l GM Lowering Kit

06-16-2024, 06:16 PM	#6
david_acm Drives: LT1 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Florida Posts: 259	Here's a matte finish. Did matte to match the grill and rear valance (which I believe are unpainted?). However If I had the gloss black rear valance then I probably would've gone with gloss to keep it all consistent. Attached Images

06-16-2024, 03:08 PM	#4
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Sophia, NC Posts: 623	Jamala00 - That looks great! -though I don't have black wheels, but still. I think you guys have convinced me to leave it gloss.

06-19-2024, 12:24 PM	#8
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 10,136	gloss if you have an ss satin is to match the 1le stuff __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

12-22-2024, 07:52 AM	#10
p47dman Drives: 2024 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Minnesota Posts: 435	Carbon Flash Metallic. Mine also includes the rear valance. Attached Images

12-23-2024, 09:47 AM	#12
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Sophia, NC Posts: 623	The carbon flash looks great! -Your whole car looks great, but hard NOT to with the Wild Cherry! ....just an update, I did ultimately choose gloss black. Spoiler is on, but but the installing the front splitter has been delayed due to buying/selling our house!

12-23-2024, 09:51 AM	#13
SamSmoothCastel Drives: 67 Orange Mustang Coupe Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: CA Posts: 103	Satin looks best IMO. I even used satin PPF to protect my front and side's Attached Images

12-23-2024, 10:36 AM	#14
DeuceCam Drives: LT1 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: AZ Posts: 323	I think both satin and gloss would be good, but I prefer matching the front bumper spoiler and rear trunk spoiler (e.g., 1LE). That said, p47dman's car, pictured above, would be an exception (in my eyes) because it looks great and still has an overall good continuity (plus CFM looks great against WCT). My car has a gloss (1LE) trunk spoiler in CFM; although, I don't have great pics of it, see here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=627876. I picked up an OEM '16-18 1LE front bumper spoiler (in primer) because I prefer it's look on the LT front fascia. I'm getting it painted CFM to match my rear spoiler. However, the satin finish will likely be lower maintenance, and might stay looking good for a longer period of time.

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