(sorry to be so dense)
Can l paint this?
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I would just paint it carbon flash black oem GM color or maybe have it vinyl wrapped.. you'll never match the hydro decal exactly
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Hydro decal is when the item is dipped in hydro paint in Carbon Fiber pattern rather than being made out of real Carbon Fiber which is a lot more expensive.
My suggestion is like above: either scuff it and paint it Carbon Flash or, if you want to stay with the Carbon Fiber look, have it wrapped with a Carbon Fiber pattern vinyl.
My suggestion is like above: either scuff it and paint it Carbon Flash or, if you want to stay with the Carbon Fiber look, have it wrapped with a Carbon Fiber pattern vinyl.
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I think it would look good in carbon flash metallic. Just prep it like above and it should turn out very nice.
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Same problem for 28,000+ C7 owners that actually drive the Vette vs. sit in Garage and look at. That's why the C8 has a memory "Lifter" that lifts the front end 2-2 1/2 " (I think) to avoid curbs/speed bumps etc. I've gone through (3) splitters in (7) years, and I'm a 66 yo careful driver. **** happens. When I have a couple dents and scratches, I get a new one.
Yours looks like Real Carbon Fiber to me, but what does it look like underneath? I have (3) splitters in my barn. (2) OE Carbon Flash and (1) Carbon Fiber. All need fill and paint. Anyone want them? $ 150. each, you PUP. In 15-25 years these OE and OE sized spitters will sell for $ 650. each. Sand, fill, sand, pain, clearcoat, Done. It's new. Think about the width, length, and so many angles that have to be matched.
Yours looks like Real Carbon Fiber to me, but what does it look like underneath? I have (3) splitters in my barn. (2) OE Carbon Flash and (1) Carbon Fiber. All need fill and paint. Anyone want them? $ 150. each, you PUP. In 15-25 years these OE and OE sized spitters will sell for $ 650. each. Sand, fill, sand, pain, clearcoat, Done. It's new. Think about the width, length, and so many angles that have to be matched.
