Front section (yawn)
Apr 5, 2026 | 03:55 PM
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Drifting
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Front section (yawn)
Trying to figure out what to do with the boring front all black front section. Thinking about painting the middle piece where the front plate would go to match the body color. Any ideas?
Apr 5, 2026 | 04:19 PM
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frankbicknell
Trying to figure out what to do with the boring front all black front section. Thinking about painting the middle piece where the front plate would go to match the body color. Any ideas?
show us a photo! We like pictures!
Apr 5, 2026 | 04:48 PM
Melting Slicks
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Be a pioneer and wow us and show pictures as above. Would be nice to see something unique since you dont like the current way it looks.
Apr 5, 2026 | 04:58 PM
Melting Slicks
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Vinyl wrap is inexpensive and reversible if you change your mind.
Apr 5, 2026 | 05:19 PM
Melting Slicks
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Apr 5, 2026 | 07:37 PM
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These inlet covers are sold on eBay in a variety of colors:
Apr 5, 2026 | 08:35 PM
Drifting
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You could also photoshop your ideas to see quick and priceless of your direction.
Apr 5, 2026 | 11:11 PM
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Paint ALL the black crap body color and hide it as best you can.
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Apr 5, 2026 | 11:35 PM
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The silver and yellow cars above have the front pieces painted as part of the Body color accents package.
So, that's the first step in getting away fro too many black/gray add-on pieces.
I had issues with the C7 having far too many vents, the C8 is better but for me the body color accent package was a must have.
I have never seen a car with the center license plate area painted, looks nice.
Apr 6, 2026 | 12:19 AM
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Vinyl wrap is inexpensive and reversible if you change your mind.
Easy to change if you don't like the results
Apr 6, 2026 | 10:37 AM
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Vinyl wrap is inexpensive and reversible if you change your mind.
I like that idea. I just wonder where I can get ELBM match in a small quantity.
Apr 6, 2026 | 10:44 AM
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One thing to keep in mind if you go body color is that lower section takes a beating from bugs, rocks and debris.
Apr 6, 2026 | 11:13 AM
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You could also photoshop your ideas to see quick and priceless of your direction.
That would be true if I had Photoshop and knew how to us it.
Apr 6, 2026 | 12:15 PM
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That would be true if I had Photoshop and knew how to us it.
You don’t need photoshop. Nano banana will do it in 15 seconds.
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Hope you’ll post up some pics on whatever you do.
Apr 7, 2026 | 11:17 AM
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Apr 7, 2026 | 11:54 AM
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Apr 7, 2026 | 12:20 PM
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That's different. Never saw the side scoops done like that. It looks pretty good. Nice touch around the rear tail lights and exhaust too.