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Jan 13, 2006 | 10:55 PM

y2kcorvettebob

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I've Been Thinking.....

I know, thats always dangerous

But I am considering painting the lower rear facia of my car in Torch Red to match the stripes and the rest of the accents on the car

Love some opinions

Jan 13, 2006 | 11:12 PM

austin683

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I think it would look pretty cool but the only thing I'd be worried about is it might start to be too busy (i.e. the license plate thing might have to go). Get someone to PS it and see what you think!

Jan 13, 2006 | 11:14 PM

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No. Or option 2 is to remove the red license frame, replace with a chrome one and then paint the facia

Jan 14, 2006 | 01:33 AM

balla929

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somthing has to go b4 u paint. either the bezels or the plate holder.

Jan 14, 2006 | 01:41 AM

FactoryRaceCar

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Just remove the tail light bezels and license plate thingi and put red relective CORVETTE letters and Red/Clear Euros on

Jan 14, 2006 | 02:20 AM

dragon84

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someone photoshop it for him so we can see.

Jan 14, 2006 | 02:24 AM

Shane_S

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Remove the red plate cover and get yourself some red Corvette inserts and then paint the bottom of the fascia.

Shane

Jan 14, 2006 | 02:24 AM

y2kcorvettebob

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Originally Posted by pcfred

No. Or option 2 is to remove the red license frame, replace with a chrome one and then paint the facia

My honey feels the same way. When i bought the red she moaned for a week about wanting the chrome. I just dont like what is available in chrome. If they had a chrome duplicate or the one I have it would be a no brainer, I may just go with a simple chrome frame

I do have another set of TR Inserts on order but I have been through 3 sets alrerady. None of them stick really well no matter how well you prep. I ordered another set because someone on the forum gave me some advice on the best way to glue them so they stay put

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Jan 14, 2006 | 04:16 AM

mrm1149

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Are you prepping with denatured alcohol?

Jan 14, 2006 | 04:35 AM

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No. Or option 2 is to remove the red license frame, replace with a chrome one and then paint the facia

I think he is right about the license plate frame, too busy and anyway it does not match taht fluid lines of the C5...so dump it and do a simple satin chrome frame and do the lower in matching red. I'm not to keen on the tail light covers either, I prefer the plain smooth lens.

Jan 14, 2006 | 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane_S

Remove the red plate cover and get yourself some red Corvette inserts and then paint the bottom of the fascia.

Shane

Jan 14, 2006 | 06:37 AM

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It's kind of rough, but it will give you and idea anyway.

Paul

Jan 14, 2006 | 06:45 AM

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Looks good painted, but lose the bezels and the plate holder.

Jan 14, 2006 | 07:01 AM

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Hmm, now that i see it i dont like it too much, how about black?

Jan 14, 2006 | 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane_S

Hmm, now that i see it i dont like it too much, how about black?

Jan 14, 2006 | 07:06 AM

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Too busy painted--prefer the clean, uncluttered look of no paint.

Jan 14, 2006 | 07:24 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by talon90

It's kind of rough, but it will give you and idea anyway.

Paul

Any chance to get black on there? Thanks.

Jan 14, 2006 | 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by myc5inparadise

Any chance to get black on there? Thanks.

Here you go.

Jan 14, 2006 | 07:49 AM

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I think red is a bit busy, but that is just my opinion. I really like the black rear facia on an arctic white vette, but from my avatar, you can see why