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CPCNY · 04-05-2021, 10:11 AM

I have a 2010 SS in victory red. I have just about all my parts for some cosmetic changes but there's one item I haven't decided what to do with yet.

1. I just bought Factory Flow Form Z28 Replicas and had them finished gloss black which are arriving today
2. ZL1 side skirts victory red on top and bottom half painted gloss black
3. ZL1 grill
4. Going to remove the SLP splitter and have it painted gloss black to match the side skirts
5. ACS rear quarter extensions will be painted gloss black
6. Tail light trim in gloss black
7. Anvil spoiler painted gloss black

I'm debating whether to paint the 1LE diffuser gloss black or just leave it raw. I'm leaning towards painting it.

What do you forum members think?

CPCNY · 04-05-2021, 11:03 AM

One new wheel arrived. Hopefully the other 3 aren't far behind.

0stones0 · 04-05-2021, 11:38 AM

I'd say, leave it. The amount of dust- road dirt from driving won't let it look gloss for long.

CPCNY · 04-05-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

I'd say, leave it. The amount of dust- road dirt from driving won't let it look gloss for long.

It's a garage queen. No rain, always clean.

KillboyPowerhead · 04-05-2021, 03:37 PM

I did something similar and painted the splitter, skirts, spoiler, etc. gloss black; I also plan to paint the diffuser one day but haven't done so yet, so can't provide any pics. With that said, I say dooo iiit! It'll bring everything together instead of the diffuser being kinda the "odd one out".

SSEssence · 04-05-2021, 04:30 PM

Gloss black match all the things!

witenite · 04-05-2021, 04:53 PM

^^^agree.

CPCNY · 04-05-2021, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KillboyPowerhead

I did something similar and painted the splitter, skirts, spoiler, etc. gloss black; I also plan to paint the diffuser one day but haven't done so yet, so can't provide any pics. With that said, I say dooo iiit! It'll bring everything together instead of the diffuser being kinda the "odd one out".

That's what I was thinking. Everything will be similar just like the c5 Z28, c7 vette, and I noticed a lot of the c6 camaros have gloss black parts versus the raw black.

CPCNY · 04-05-2021, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

Gloss black match all the things!

I agree. Thanks.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-05-2021, 06:46 PM

Sounds like she is gonna look really cool!! I would opt to paint the diffuser gloss and have it all match. I'm going to get a new one and have it painted as well, can't do this one because there is way too much protectant and shine enhancer on it, it soaks into the plastic, but it looks good and easy to clean. If you do paint it gloss, I would put a coat of ceramic on it for longevity and extended gloss retention.

CPCNY · 04-06-2021, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Sounds like she is gonna look really cool!! I would opt to paint the diffuser gloss and have it all match. I'm going to get a new one and have it painted as well, can't do this one because there is way too much protectant and shine enhancer on it, it soaks into the plastic, but it looks good and easy to clean. If you do paint it gloss, I would put a coat of ceramic on it for longevity and extended gloss retention.

Yes I think she'll be sharp. I never intended to keep it this long but now I don't plan on selling it so going to make some changes. I'll keep all the stock parts for the future. I have a few other detail pieces to change. I want the bow ties black so bought some vinyl decals so I'll see how that works. Chevy bow tie center caps for the wheels and new LED DRL bulbs.

One change which I will probably also do are lowering springs but I want to see how it sits after the new wheels are on. It's only money.

CPCNY · 04-06-2021, 02:55 PM

Diffuser is off. Took the bumper cover off to do it.

CPCNY · 04-06-2021, 02:57 PM

Replaced the chrome bezels with black while I was at it.

meldron · 04-08-2021, 01:16 AM

Nice. The black bezels look much better.

04-05-2021, 10:11 AM	#1
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	Paint Diffuser or Not I have a 2010 SS in victory red. I have just about all my parts for some cosmetic changes but there's one item I haven't decided what to do with yet. 1. I just bought Factory Flow Form Z28 Replicas and had them finished gloss black which are arriving today 2. ZL1 side skirts victory red on top and bottom half painted gloss black 3. ZL1 grill 4. Going to remove the SLP splitter and have it painted gloss black to match the side skirts 5. ACS rear quarter extensions will be painted gloss black 6. Tail light trim in gloss black 7. Anvil spoiler painted gloss black I'm debating whether to paint the 1LE diffuser gloss black or just leave it raw. I'm leaning towards painting it. What do you forum members think? Attached Images

04-05-2021, 11:03 AM	#2
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	One new wheel arrived. Hopefully the other 3 aren't far behind. Attached Images

04-05-2021, 11:38 AM	#3
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,201 View My Garage	I'd say, leave it. The amount of dust- road dirt from driving won't let it look gloss for long. __________________

04-05-2021, 03:37 PM	#5
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	I did something similar and painted the splitter, skirts, spoiler, etc. gloss black; I also plan to paint the diffuser one day but haven't done so yet, so can't provide any pics. With that said, I say dooo iiit! It'll bring everything together instead of the diffuser being kinda the "odd one out". __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

04-05-2021, 04:30 PM	#6
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,802 View My Garage	Gloss black match all the things! __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

04-05-2021, 04:53 PM	#7
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	^^^agree. __________________

04-05-2021, 06:46 PM	#10
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,423	Sounds like she is gonna look really cool!! I would opt to paint the diffuser gloss and have it all match. I'm going to get a new one and have it painted as well, can't do this one because there is way too much protectant and shine enhancer on it, it soaks into the plastic, but it looks good and easy to clean. If you do paint it gloss, I would put a coat of ceramic on it for longevity and extended gloss retention. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

04-06-2021, 02:55 PM	#12
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	Diffuser is off. Took the bumper cover off to do it. Attached Images

04-06-2021, 02:57 PM	#13
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	Replaced the chrome bezels with black while I was at it. Attached Images

04-08-2021, 01:16 AM	#14
meldron Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: AL Posts: 19	Nice. The black bezels look much better.