Small simple mod
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,362
Likes: 3
From: Delray Beach FL
Originally Posted by slverc5
Don't get me wrong. I'm sure it's just business for Ken at Vette Shoppe. But for $120. To do it myself only cost me $15 in paint supply.( Plastic primer, color paint and clear coat) Although mine did not exactly match as said on my first post. But I'm satisfied and close enough for me. Nothing against vendors though. 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,275
Likes: 5
From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
ME TOO!!!
My headlight Bezels are also painted body color, Sebring Silver. I removed the Bezels and bead blasted them to remove any oil or silicone or wax film and put a 'tooth' on the plastic to help make the paint stick. A little plastic primer and rattle can exact matching paint, it was done. I still have to do the adjuster hole caps, they are not yet re-installed as of this writing.
My airbridge is still black, but with the Hallteck logo it came with.....
I have thought about painting it though, but not made up my mind about it.
My headlight Bezels are also painted body color, Sebring Silver. I removed the Bezels and bead blasted them to remove any oil or silicone or wax film and put a 'tooth' on the plastic to help make the paint stick. A little plastic primer and rattle can exact matching paint, it was done. I still have to do the adjuster hole caps, they are not yet re-installed as of this writing.
My airbridge is still black, but with the Hallteck logo it came with.....
I have thought about painting it though, but not made up my mind about it.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,506
Likes: 0
From: N East fl
Originally Posted by stuart
Ive been wanting to do this for some time...
...I believe there is a vendor around here that sells them prepainted to match C5 exteriors...
...this mod is back on the table...
...I believe there is a vendor around here that sells them prepainted to match C5 exteriors...
...this mod is back on the table...
I think I'll do my own. thanks for the great ideal.
