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Old Jul 31, 2020 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by faninc
I did my roof and was thinking the rocker panels next, anyone do yet?

Chevy showed the car with these on every early reveal... thought black rockers were standard then we all learned it was an accessory. I was not into drilling holes into composite body panel on my new Corvette and using pop rivets.
I wrapped the lower blade in black metallic...




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Old Jul 31, 2020 | 12:58 PM
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Looks great. Way better then textured plastic.
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Old Jul 31, 2020 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RapidC84B
You realize that's just a plastic overlay on top of what's already there right? The rocker and "skirt" are all one piece. Option STI is a plastic cover trim part.



Blacking it out makes all the difference. Does Chevy charge extra to black out the window trim?

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Old Oct 6, 2020 | 12:29 PM
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and 5 screws.
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Shokosugi
I wrapped the lower blade in black metallic...


Was it difficult to wrap all the compound corners and did you cover the entire rocker both top and bottom?
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 12:36 PM
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Default Decal pre cut kit on eBay C8 Rocker Panel kit $59

Wondering if any one tried this yet? They suggest a tint or decal shop do the install
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by C7joed
Maybe best to wait to aftermarket see what comes out.
They are already available in Carbon Flash.
https://www.sigaladesigns.com/produc...d-carbon-flash

This company also has the front Z-51 splitter in carbon flash
https://www.sigaladesigns.com/produc...d-carbon-flash

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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 10:42 PM
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Is this cover bigger than the stock one already on the car or is it just painted black?
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