[Z06] Appearance Question

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Apr 21, 2004 | 10:45 AM

0Z06Joe@AutoBuffs

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From: The Presidential Suite Elite Street, MD

St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10

Appearance Question

What do you guys/gals think about painting the rear brake ducts the same color as the car? If anyone has done this please post pics.
Thanks! :cheers:

Apr 21, 2004 | 10:51 AM

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Re: Appearance Question (Z06Joe)

I've seen it done and I think it looks fine. I even saw one Z06 that the owner had the real Z06 brake ducts molded into the rocker panel and painted to match to eliminate the bolt on look. It looked fantastic.

Apr 21, 2004 | 10:57 AM

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Re: Appearance Question (Corvette SSX)

Molding it in sounds like a neat idea. I may have to look into that.

Apr 21, 2004 | 11:54 AM

jerryv

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Re: Appearance Question (Z06Joe)

Those rear ducts really take a beating from road crap .. rocks and sand .. and get pretty pitted over time, even on a garage queen. When mine get that way, I hit them with a little 220-grit sandpaper, then dress them with 303 or tire gel to make them look new again. Wouldn't be able to do that on a painted surface... Just something to consider.

Apr 21, 2004 | 01:01 PM

Z_OH_6

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Re: Appearance Question (Jerry Velders)

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:iagree: The ducts stick out far enough to be very effective in gathering air. Along with it, unfortunately, are stones, pebbles and road tar. A painted surface on this duct would get pitted in short order I fear. I, too, have seen them painted and they really are sharp looking, but consider Jerry's fine advice. :yesnod:

Apr 21, 2004 | 02:29 PM

mikeo

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Re: Appearance Question (Jerry Velders)

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:iagree: I wouldn't do it for this reason alone. I only have about 7K miles on mine and the break ducts are already pretty shoddy looking. I think the little pits would look horrible and stand out even more if they were painted. JMHO. Best wishes.

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