Black hood wrap on regular SS

samjlee27 · 10-22-2018, 08:30 PM

Hey everyone, I own a white 1SS and I find the look to be really plain and think the 1LE version of the white car looks far better. So I was just wondering if based on the general enthusiast opinion, is putting a black hood wrap on a non-1LE car dumb? Would it be like putting GT badges on an Ecoboost Mustang?

DenverTaco07 · 10-22-2018, 08:39 PM

it's your car, so I think you should do it.

Stewhoppy · 10-22-2018, 09:39 PM

Like this.Removed the hood stripes and added satin black wrap.

urirx98 · 10-22-2018, 11:42 PM

I like it, im deciding on racing stripes or the full hood on my yellow SS. Wont be til next year though, so i have time to keep changing my mind lol

crosive · 10-23-2018, 06:10 AM

I have family that is doing wraps. he offered to wrap mine for just price of material. I'm doing it for the looks and to protect the hood.

Gunkk · 10-23-2018, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stewhoppy

Like this.Removed the hood stripes and added satin black wrap.

That looks really good, nice job!

USAFS197 · 10-23-2018, 06:29 AM

I'd say go with satin if you do it or add something to it to make it unique, rather than just wrapping the hood.

50MileSmile · 10-23-2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by crosive

I have family that is doing wraps. he offered to wrap mine for just price of material. I'm doing it for the looks and to protect the hood.

The wrap is no more durable than paint; it chips and nicks just like the paint does - plus the hood color will show through if the chip doesn’t go through to the primer or bare metal. If you want real protection instead of a polka-dot hood (there’s no way to touch up the chips in the wrap), the wrap needs to be protected with a paint protection film like Xpel Stealth, which has a satin finish.

crosive · 10-23-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 50MileSmile

The wrap is no more durable than paint; it chips and nicks just like the paint does - plus the hood color will show through if the chip doesn’t go through to the primer or bare metal. If you want real protection instead of a polka-dot hood (there’s no way to touch up the chips in the wrap), the wrap needs to be protected with a paint protection film like Xpel Stealth, which has a satin finish.

the wrap is durable on a scratch level. I don't expect much of anything to protect it from a biscuit rock thrown from an 18 wheeler at 80.

but from the stuff my car sees daily since it's not garaged, it'll be fine.

I'm not doing it specifically because of the protection, but I like the anti glare properties and the looks of the 1le hood.

Hulkamaniac · 10-23-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by samjlee27

Hey everyone, I own a white 1SS and I find the look to be really plain and think the 1LE version of the white car looks far better. So I was just wondering if based on the general enthusiast opinion, is putting a black hood wrap on a non-1LE car dumb? Would it be like putting GT badges on an Ecoboost Mustang?

Do whatever floats your boat. It's your Camaro. However, if you do wrap the hood or stripe your car, it does add 50hp... just ask any Mustang owner.

Just about anything black on white will look great!

My Krypton Green 2SS needed all the green broken up so instead of going with a flat/satin hood, mirrors, and spoiler... I went with high gloss carbon flash metallic(paint code 501Q).

Not quite the 1LE look, but inspired by it.

To touch up any rock chips in the wrap, just use plain flat black touch up paint. I used it on my white and silver Camaro's black satin stripes.

I used liquid Turtle Wax Ice Clear Polish to keep the stripes nice and black and satin looking.

Warrior102 · 10-23-2018, 04:37 PM

Wait, what...I lost 50R WHP by removing the wrap? I peeled mine off within a couple hours of taking delivery, the car is black and I didn't care for the flat black on black look, that said it does look better on white and lighter colors. As others said do satin as the flat is next to impossible to keep clean. Also, keep in mind if you ever do change your mind the body panels will fade over time and the hood won't match if you do remove it.

DaveC113 · 10-23-2018, 04:57 PM

I think the wrap looks nice on white cars, I'd go for it if you like it.

My car is NFG, been considering removing the wrap and putting XPEL Stealth on the hood in it's place. I think satin black might work best on light colored cars though.

Demon War Horse · 10-23-2018, 09:11 PM

It will look great! Go for it!

LD18SS · 10-26-2018, 11:18 PM

Go for it, I’m thinking doing the same on mine!

10-22-2018, 08:30 PM	#1
samjlee27 Drives: Summit White 2018 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 65	Black hood wrap on regular SS Hey everyone, I own a white 1SS and I find the look to be really plain and think the 1LE version of the white car looks far better. So I was just wondering if based on the general enthusiast opinion, is putting a black hood wrap on a non-1LE car dumb? Would it be like putting GT badges on an Ecoboost Mustang?

10-22-2018, 08:39 PM	#2
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	it's your car, so I think you should do it. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

10-22-2018, 09:39 PM	#3
Stewhoppy Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Dubai Posts: 43	Like this.Removed the hood stripes and added satin black wrap. Attached Images

10-22-2018, 11:42 PM	#4
urirx98 Drives: 2016 Bumble Bee Yellow 2SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 147	I like it, im deciding on racing stripes or the full hood on my yellow SS. Wont be til next year though, so i have time to keep changing my mind lol __________________ 2016 BumbleBee 2SS, K&N Air Intake, Satin Black wrapped hood, Matte Black spoiler, front spoiler still in box

10-23-2018, 06:29 AM	#7
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	I'd say go with satin if you do it or add something to it to make it unique, rather than just wrapping the hood. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

10-23-2018, 06:10 AM	#5
crosive Drives: 18 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: central alabama Posts: 935	I have family that is doing wraps. he offered to wrap mine for just price of material. I'm doing it for the looks and to protect the hood.

10-23-2018, 04:37 PM	#11
Warrior102 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 638	Wait, what...I lost 50R WHP by removing the wrap? I peeled mine off within a couple hours of taking delivery, the car is black and I didn't care for the flat black on black look, that said it does look better on white and lighter colors. As others said do satin as the flat is next to impossible to keep clean. Also, keep in mind if you ever do change your mind the body panels will fade over time and the hood won't match if you do remove it.

10-23-2018, 04:57 PM	#12
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,859	I think the wrap looks nice on white cars, I'd go for it if you like it. My car is NFG, been considering removing the wrap and putting XPEL Stealth on the hood in it's place. I think satin black might work best on light colored cars though.

10-23-2018, 09:11 PM	#13
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	It will look great! Go for it! __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

10-26-2018, 11:18 PM	#14
LD18SS Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 72	Go for it, I’m thinking doing the same on mine!

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