[Z06] any thoughts on the C5 rear fascia overlay
08-16-2009, 09:29 PM
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I don't like it because it sticks on and looks raised up off the surface of the bumper. They don't always fit well, either. $400 too? with or without lube? If you like the look paint is astronomically cheaper. Personally I don't like blacking out the bottom at all. To each his own, but you asked.
08-16-2009, 11:01 PM
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Why wouldnt you guys just paint it? It looks so much better and its cheaper. The vinyl and plastic ones look like crap up close and are a ripoff. Do what makes you happy to your car. Dont worry about the next owner. They will probably like it better painted that way anyways.
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04-20-2010, 10:38 AM
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05-09-2010, 12:33 AM
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RedZed: how about I trade you a pic of my car for a MUCH larger version of your avatar? 
on a serious note, I dont have any pics right this second, but i'll get a good one or two in the next couple days. I work 13 hour night shifts in a hospital (where I am currently), and i dont drive the car to work, but if the weather is nice tomorrow afternoon, i may bring it out of the garage and take a few....
on a serious note, I dont have any pics right this second, but i'll get a good one or two in the next couple days. I work 13 hour night shifts in a hospital (where I am currently), and i dont drive the car to work, but if the weather is nice tomorrow afternoon, i may bring it out of the garage and take a few....
05-09-2010, 03:03 AM
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i have never been a big fan of tiger shark kits , personally i think corvette team did a good job on the rear end design 
..i got my lower rear fascia painted ( me and my buddy did it in less than an hour even though we have no experience with painting), it cost me about $20 and turned out really good... i just couldn't pay $400 for a piece of plastic..here's a link if you wanna do it yourself http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettef...read.php?t=839
and here are some pix after i painted mine i also purchased a black out kit to match the lower rear fascia and tinted glass .. i like the new look
Before
and after
the trick is to pick a bumper paint either satin or flat black to give a sporty look ..i saw some C5s with glossy black but not really impressed..
..i got my lower rear fascia painted ( me and my buddy did it in less than an hour even though we have no experience with painting), it cost me about $20 and turned out really good... i just couldn't pay $400 for a piece of plastic..here's a link if you wanna do it yourself http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettef...read.php?t=839and here are some pix after i painted mine i also purchased a black out kit to match the lower rear fascia and tinted glass .. i like the new look
Before
and after
the trick is to pick a bumper paint either satin or flat black to give a sporty look ..i saw some C5s with glossy black but not really impressed..
05-09-2010, 03:48 PM
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RedZed: how about I trade you a pic of my car for a MUCH larger version of your avatar?
on a serious note, I dont have any pics right this second, but i'll get a good one or two in the next couple days. I work 13 hour night shifts in a hospital (where I am currently), and i dont drive the car to work, but if the weather is nice tomorrow afternoon, i may bring it out of the garage and take a few....
on a serious note, I dont have any pics right this second, but i'll get a good one or two in the next couple days. I work 13 hour night shifts in a hospital (where I am currently), and i dont drive the car to work, but if the weather is nice tomorrow afternoon, i may bring it out of the garage and take a few....
However; I will continue to enjoy holding on to the life size version of the Avatar.Yeah, if you get a chance post a pic, I think that would look nice on Black.
05-10-2010, 11:55 AM
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I just discovered this stuff... what was the final cost after everything was said and done.. did you apply it yourself?
05-10-2010, 09:50 PM
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i applied it myself, and i wont lie to you: it was a major pain in the ***! but the results are well worth it, in my opinion. still trying to get pics. this is my last night at work for a couple days, so maybe i can take a few tomorrow if the weather is nice. i tried pictures in the garage, but the lack of light just doesnt do it justice. i think it looks great on the black because its such a subtle change...
