Timinsk

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Wanting to get my camaro painted black but debating on flat or satin black with matte clear, or basic black with gloss clear coat.

hoping people will supply pictures. thanks!

puma1552

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Flat black looks like ****.

Timinsk

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Id like to atleast see some pictures to show. I'm getting it professionally done, not doing it by spray can. haha

puma1552

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Perhaps, but it still won't look any different than a rattle can primer job.

IMissMy86TA

Flat looks like a work in progress

steamwalker

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...third-gen.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/auto...thirdgens.html

IMissMy86TA

Yup.. they look like cars looking for a paint job...
When you go to a body shop they look similar when they are 1/2 done.

BADNBLK

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I think that the matte colors are something that will fade in popularity like Ghost flames and stuff like that eventually... Until that point might as well rock out with your... Satin paint!!! I know that 3M now has a satin film that can be applied over any color paint, and turn the paint below to a satin finish... You could paint your car gloss black, have the car wrapped in satin film, and remove the film when/if you ever decide to ditch the satin look.

This method is very popular in the high end luxury cars to preserve original paint/value, but be able to customize their vehicle until the point that they want to trade in/sell.

Good luck man!

Stevolwevol

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I have seen some cars flat. This a rat rod thing. I just don't see third gens in the rat rod cadagory. It would look like spray paint. Paint it gloss, and enjoy polishing.

Timinsk

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was just an idea but all the matte looks were on full steel bodys not half plastic half steel.

Stevolwevol

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You can see pics of my black IROC in my pic album. I know black is hard to keep clean, but I enjoy detailing my camaros. Make it shine.

lonestar7

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I like a good deep gloss black finish, the satin/matte paint jobs don't appeal to me. The down side is gloss black will make any sheet metal problem stick out like a sore thumb and it's a job keeping it clean. Be sure you do good prep work on the body before painting if you go with the gloss black.

formula forever

not my car but here you go. I love a nice shiny finish but my brother loves flat black thiid gen's

camarosrock1989

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Definitely deep gloss paint! But if I was getting a new paint job I would go with yellow, I think the third gens in yellow are hot! And don't get the vet yellow.

camarosrock1989

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Here is two tone, black gloss on top, original bottom paint.

82tarecaro

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Paint it flat black if your going for that Road Warrior look.

luvofjah

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Ultimately, it's up to you... I agree with most, flat looks like primer...
My friend did his Caddy a semi gloss black and it looks really cool...
Enough to have a bit of shine, but not enough to make out reflections like pictures...
Do a Google image search too, many examples....

Rafael

BADNBLK

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After posting about the satin black vinyl wraps... I actually think I'm gonna do something with that now

I will post pics when I'm done

Stevolwevol

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What are vinyl wraps?

BADNBLK

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Basically its a vinyl film similar to what is used to do Clear Bra applications.. designed for automotive application. I think the stuff started with sign companys, and has moved into high end vehicles because you change the appearance of the vehicle without actually altering the paint...

Example of a matte black wrap


Satin black wrap...






Neither of these cars looks unfinished to me...

Stevolwevol

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How do you put it on, and take it off? does it cover the whole car?

robertfrank

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I REALLY want to do this with my 91 Z28. I want to throw in some satin or matte red Grand Sport stripes to throw a touch of color to it though. I'd also like to do this to my 88 but in a gunmetal or a machine grey finish with the stripes that it has now. I think it would look sick as hell.

BADNBLK

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I have never installed it, but as I understand goes on dry, and use heat to stretch and activate adhesive. I have a buddy that does this at his exotic car detail shop... I'm gonna let him do it.

I don't think I'm gonna do the whole thing, but def gonna use it in a few places... change the attitude a little

Stevolwevol

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So it seems to be a replacement for clear coat.

BADNBLK

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NO! This is placed over the exsisting paint/clear coat. Kinda like wrapping paper at Christmas.... You wrap and box... You get done still looks like a box, but just better on the outside, and easier than painting the box!

Stevolwevol

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never heard of it

BADNBLK

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Google the stuff man! Its pretty popular

Timinsk

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I honestly love the yellow as well. A nice canary yellow would be great with 2 black stripes or pin stripes. nothing over whelming but like how the new camaros are with their black stripes and yellow paint is just great! with the c6 wheels to follow on my would make it stand out alot more!

Stevolwevol

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Pardon me for saying this, but isn't yellow a girl color?

Timinsk

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Most people would think that but in my opinion I think the colors is great. I'm completely confident about my manhood and see no reason why yellow wouldn't be great. Plus you got bumblebee man! Just my opinion, its like how some people would rather want a white car vs black car, its all your personal preference

Stevolwevol

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Yeah, I think yellow is a nice sunny color. Reminds me of daffodils in the spring.

camarosrock1989

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They have been advertising on TV for a while now, its to protects your new painted car. Some car companies when selling new car ask if you want it as a option for protecting your paint. It is suppose to work great against road rocks, and bugs, and tare, and any other grime from the street. Cleans up nice like paint. If I ever get my car painted, I will definitely want to use it!

odecca

Go with gloss. Gloss looks absolutely beautiful when it is washed and waxed. Matte looks dirty all the time. mine is matte more by mistake than design but I am planning on gloss next time. I do love the looks of a freshly painted matte black thirdgen but it gets tiring after a month.
And yellow thirgens are cool too.

karl's-92'-z28

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My Z28 will be gloss black with Matte or Satin black aniversary stripes, going with sunset metallic ornga on the formula with with the same type of black for original decals.

Stevolwevol

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Satin stripes look really sharp. The new camaros have something like this.

karl's-92'-z28

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Thats where i got my idea from...

Stevolwevol

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What color are you going to use for the stripes?

freaky

i like the idea of a satin black for my car

karl's-92'-z28

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Satin black stripes.

Stevolwevol

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I wonder if my IROC could use stripes of any kind. I have a tan interior.

BADNBLK

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Funny I started a thread about 2 years ago cause I was gonna paint my exsisting heritage stripes satin black LOL! My painter would not let me "mess" up my paint.

Love SOM... I painted my old mini truck with som tribal flames.

Got some good taste

Stevolwevol

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Satin stripes looked good on the new Camaros, but I'm not sure if they would look good, or as good on third gens. I like antiquated looking cars. How about a black IROC? I have considered striping it, but I don't know what would look good. I thought about gold racing stripes, but I don't want it to look too gaudy. Maybe that shrink wrap stuff would look good. Any suggestions?

karl's-92'-z28

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Lol thanx.....well now if i use the viynl wrap for the stripes, i can always take them off if i dont like them.

Stevolwevol

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So vinyl wraps are only temporary?

BADNBLK

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Word man!!! I'm all for sharing good ideas... Now if you lived next door to me that might be different

They can last for years. The stuff get better and better each year and has the ability to last as long as some people's paint will even last... BUT can be peeled right back off if you don't like it or wanna change it again... GOLD VINYL stripes.........

Stevolwevol

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Ok, where can I get some? And, can they be custom made? A template perhaps. Like the heritage stripes, only made to go around the louvers.

karl's-92'-z28

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If i lives next door, we would be cruising in the Z28's every chance possible....hahaha

Stevolwevol

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Preferably in Hawaii, and not in Michigan.

karl's-92'-z28

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Yeah, sunshine all year round. But cant really go anywhere, its an island so yeah.

Stevolwevol

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Well, Can't go anywhere????? Why would you want to? I hardly go 70 miles from here. I should be on an island.