Heritage Grill Dilemna - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DevilsReject97 · 04-22-2011, 04:49 PM

I really, really want a Heritage Grill for my Camaro. I think most of us will agree the stock one looks like crapola compared to the Heritage Grill..

Okay, so here's my problem.. the standard Heritage Grill can be had for about $213...but... I have a Synergy Green Camaro. The cost for a body color matching grill is $530.

Option #1

Buy a gloss black grill as the stock one is black for $262
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=20999488

Option #2

Buy a matte black grill as the stock one is black for $213
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92208704

Option #3

Hold out and wait until I have an extra $500 to burn on the matched paint
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...r=camarogrngrl

Personally, I'm torn between options 1 and 2....I think the Gloss Black would be a good contrast with the Synergy Green....but the matte black similar to the stock one also goes well...

Thoughts please?

CamaroKid300 · 04-22-2011, 04:53 PM

Option 2 FTW.

Use the saved money for another MOD.

TaylorRyanSS · 04-22-2011, 04:54 PM

Matte Black! Color matched makes the front look less aggressive IMO. Here is mine. I bought a plain one, hit it with a few coats of adhesion promoter and then a few coats of satin black spray paint.

The Dark Knight · 04-22-2011, 04:58 PM

Matte Black

PAUL SS · 04-22-2011, 05:04 PM

Buy a black one and have it painted locally. Go to a parts or paint store and ask if they know any painters that do private work on the side.

sscamaro · 04-22-2011, 06:13 PM

There is vendor on here that paints them. Total cost for grille and painting is a lot less than $500.

GB EB · 04-22-2011, 08:18 PM

don't "cheap out". You get what you pay for.

Grill installed and painted should be about $500.

The Beard · 04-22-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheaccount

I guess I am the minority. I think the stock grill looks better than the heritage.

So Cal Camaro · 04-22-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheaccount

I guess I am the minority. I think the stock grill looks better than the heritage.

I like the stock grille, but also like the Heritage grille. I've considered getting a Heritage grille, but color matched on the Summit White, it looks like way too much white. Yes, i know the Pace Car has it on it, but just looks like a frikken storm trooper. I really don't like any of the aftermarket grilles I have seen, none look right. Hence, keeping the stock grille with the big ol' bowtie....

wrbear · 04-22-2011, 08:24 PM

I would go with option 4.......have someone local paint it for you. It's a lot less than buying it painted.

camaroitalia · 04-22-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontheaccount

I guess I am the minority. I think the stock grill looks better than the heritage.

your not alone, i saw the heritage in person and it changed my mind quickly.

I would get it color matched somewhere else

S-eatin-grin · 04-22-2011, 08:35 PM

whatever you do...make sure it's got a coat or two of clearcoat on it before you install it. I don't think mine does and it looks like it is starting to fade a little but it just may be my imagination.

USNSCPO · 04-22-2011, 08:41 PM

Gary, aka: orange10s.c. is a vendor/member here and sells them painted to order for approximately 350. PM him and he will give you a quote. I just had one painted inferno orange and it is perfect.

Big Brunsy · 04-22-2011, 08:44 PM

I'm not sure if Synergy is available or not as i haven't been paying attention to anything but SIM but GM sells painted ones now and Tonkin Chevrolet sells them on here for $323 shipped. A bunch of colors just came available for order and I just ordered mine.

ask them if they are available here.... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142796

View Poll Results: Which option should I go with?
Gloss Black	8	12.50%
Matte Black	31	48.44%
Synergy Green Body	25	39.06%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

04-22-2011, 04:58 PM	#4
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04-22-2011, 05:04 PM	#5
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Buy a black one and have it painted locally. Go to a parts or paint store and ask if they know any painters that do private work on the side. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

04-22-2011, 06:13 PM	#6
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	There is vendor on here that paints them. Total cost for grille and painting is a lot less than $500. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

04-22-2011, 08:18 PM	#7
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	don't "cheap out". You get what you pay for. Grill installed and painted should be about $500. __________________ *CAMARO5 CAMARO OF THE WEEK 3/21/11* *1ST PLACE - NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO CAR SHOW 4/17/11* *PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - SAN DIEGO FREEDOM FESTIVAL CAR SHOW 7/4/11* *TROPHY RECIPIENT - GREATEST SHOW ON TURF 9/11/11* *1ST PLACE MODERN MUSCLE - CORONADO SPEED FESTIVAL 9/23/11* *AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - GOOD GUYS DEL MAR FALL NATIONALS 11/27/11* *1ST PLACE / '82&UP CAMARO/FIREBIRD- FORT WALTON BEACH FF SHOW 2/16/13* BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120353

04-22-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,438	Heritage Grill Dilemna I really, really want a Heritage Grill for my Camaro. I think most of us will agree the stock one looks like crapola compared to the Heritage Grill.. Okay, so here's my problem.. the standard Heritage Grill can be had for about $213...but... I have a Synergy Green Camaro. The cost for a body color matching grill is $530. Option #1 Buy a gloss black grill as the stock one is black for $262 http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=20999488 Option #2 Buy a matte black grill as the stock one is black for $213 http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=92208704 Option #3 Hold out and wait until I have an extra $500 to burn on the matched paint http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...r=camarogrngrl Personally, I'm torn between options 1 and 2....I think the Gloss Black would be a good contrast with the Synergy Green....but the matte black similar to the stock one also goes well... Thoughts please? __________________

04-22-2011, 04:53 PM	#2
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	Option 2 FTW. Use the saved money for another MOD. __________________ Stock...For Now.

04-22-2011, 04:54 PM	#3
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	Matte Black! Color matched makes the front look less aggressive IMO. Here is mine. I bought a plain one, hit it with a few coats of adhesion promoter and then a few coats of satin black spray paint. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

04-22-2011, 08:24 PM	#10
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 841	I would go with option 4.......have someone local paint it for you. It's a lot less than buying it painted.

04-22-2011, 08:35 PM	#12
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	whatever you do...make sure it's got a coat or two of clearcoat on it before you install it. I don't think mine does and it looks like it is starting to fade a little but it just may be my imagination.

04-22-2011, 08:41 PM	#13
USNSCPO Gearhead Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 204	Gary, aka: orange10s.c. is a vendor/member here and sells them painted to order for approximately 350. PM him and he will give you a quote. I just had one painted inferno orange and it is perfect. __________________

04-22-2011, 08:44 PM	#14
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	I'm not sure if Synergy is available or not as i haven't been paying attention to anything but SIM but GM sells painted ones now and Tonkin Chevrolet sells them on here for $323 shipped. A bunch of colors just came available for order and I just ordered mine. ask them if they are available here.... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142796

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