Customizing my C7

sphynix06 · 10-26-2013, 12:17 PM

Hi,

I am the new owner of an AW 3LT Z51 C7 automatic with the black interior and black calipers. Even though I have most options excluding the black wheels and magnetic ride control or racing stripes, I am contemplating smoking the rear lights and side markers with the Rustoleum Lens Tint. I have heard and seen a few good results from using this product and wanted to get some fellow C7 owner opinions.

I am also thinking of powder coating my wheels a gloss black and painting my calipers white for contrast. I have heard people talking about Plasticoating, but I am not sure how this measures up against traditional painting or powder coating.

Any suggestion, thoughts or opinions?

Thanks!

GunnyG · 10-26-2013, 03:27 PM

Congrats! It looks wonderful, enjoy! I have a Jet Black, and will be powdercoating my wheels as well.

killascrimp · 10-26-2013, 08:45 PM

my wheels are coming off tomorrow and I am getting them painted .. as far as plasti dip I looks great and is easy but can come off and needs to be re sprayed every 6 months. I also have the black calipers so I ordered cal paint should be finished by wendsday,don't forget u need caliper sticker or stencil of logo I got mine from a local decal shop. hopefuly finished by Thursday I will post some pics... funny how the black calipers don't pop like the brighter colors...some people say that powder coating wheels can damage because of heat issues not sure that's why I decided to go w paint option..

GunnyG · 10-26-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by killascrimp

my wheels are coming off tomorrow and I am getting them painted .. as far as plasti dip I looks great and is easy but can come off and needs to be re sprayed every 6 months. I also have the black calipers so I ordered cal paint should be finished by wendsday,don't forget u need caliper sticker or stencil of logo I got mine from a local decal shop. hopefuly finished by Thursday I will post some pics... funny how the black calipers don't pop like the brighter colors...some people say that powder coating wheels can damage because of heat issues not sure that's why I decided to go w paint option..

I painted my calipers on my SS. Turned out great. I had two-toned black/blue painted wheels on it. I wanna try the wheel on plasti-dipping. Sounds like you're in for a few days without your car? I can't do that. Sold my crappy VW daily driver, so the Vette's it. Lemme know how it goes. I do wanna paint these calipers red. It's true what you said about needing that "pop".

purpleRac3r · 10-27-2013, 07:04 PM

I've lightly tinted the taillights on mt '02 Corvette and they look great! Just enough to tone down the red, but not enough to hinder visibility. Put it on in light coats, a little goes a long way! The previous owner of my car had blacked the lights out, and you could barely see the brakes at nighr! I stripped and redid them the very first morning I had it. I plan to do the same for mt C7 once we get back to warm weather here in Mussouri.

Have you thought about painting the edges of your roof panel Arctic White, similar to the exposed carbon panels? I think that would be very sharp, especially with the white.

sphynix06 · 10-27-2013, 11:21 PM

Thanks for the input!

I think I will shy away from the white calipers (for now, lol). I have not considered painting the edges of my roof panel. It is translucent so I will have to mull over that for a while.

I have decided to paint the stingray and corvette emblems gloss black to match the vent inserts. How hard is it to remove them? I could precision tape them off if re-applying them may be an issue. Also, how hard is it to remove the tail lights? I will be tinting these with Rust-oleum Lens Tint.

I am also thinking of putting some type of 3-D carbon fiber stripe on the hood. Any suggestions on design/vendors?

Fasttoys · 10-28-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sphynix06

Hi,

I am the new owner of an AW 3LT Z51 C7 automatic with the black interior and black calipers. Even though I have most options excluding the black wheels and magnetic ride control or racing stripes, I am contemplating smoking the rear lights and side markers with the Rustoleum Lens Tint. I have heard and seen a few good results from using this product and wanted to get some fellow C7 owner opinions.

I am also thinking of powder coating my wheels a gloss black and painting my calipers white for contrast. I have heard people talking about Plasticoating, but I am not sure how this measures up against traditional painting or powder coating.

Any suggestion, thoughts or opinions?

Thanks!

WT Painting youry calipers white

pain in the A to keep clean go any color over White

Tprefo · 10-28-2013, 12:44 PM

I own the same car bro, just my opinion, it's perfect the way it is. Awesome ride.

sphynix06 · 10-28-2013, 10:14 PM

Does anyone have any experience with the Stingray Retractable License Plate Frame POWERED Show N Go? It looks like a good concept for those who don't want to install the factory license plate frame to the front fascia.

Corvette7Tuning · 10-29-2013, 10:21 AM

Your corvette looks.

10-26-2013, 12:17 PM	#1
sphynix06 Drives: 2014 Corvette 3LT Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11	Customizing my C7 Hi, I am the new owner of an AW 3LT Z51 C7 automatic with the black interior and black calipers. Even though I have most options excluding the black wheels and magnetic ride control or racing stripes, I am contemplating smoking the rear lights and side markers with the Rustoleum Lens Tint. I have heard and seen a few good results from using this product and wanted to get some fellow C7 owner opinions. I am also thinking of powder coating my wheels a gloss black and painting my calipers white for contrast. I have heard people talking about Plasticoating, but I am not sure how this measures up against traditional painting or powder coating. Any suggestion, thoughts or opinions? Thanks! Attached Images

10-26-2013, 03:27 PM	#2
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Congrats! It looks wonderful, enjoy! I have a Jet Black, and will be powdercoating my wheels as well. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

10-27-2013, 07:04 PM	#5
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	I've lightly tinted the taillights on mt '02 Corvette and they look great! Just enough to tone down the red, but not enough to hinder visibility. Put it on in light coats, a little goes a long way! The previous owner of my car had blacked the lights out, and you could barely see the brakes at nighr! I stripped and redid them the very first morning I had it. I plan to do the same for mt C7 once we get back to warm weather here in Mussouri. Have you thought about painting the edges of your roof panel Arctic White, similar to the exposed carbon panels? I think that would be very sharp, especially with the white. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

10-29-2013, 10:21 AM	#10
Corvette7Tuning Drives: 2014 corvette stingray Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New York Posts: 178	Your corvette looks. __________________ 2014 Corvette Stingray Parts & Accessories Lowest Prices & Free Shipping! www.Corvette7Tuning.com

10-26-2013, 08:45 PM	#3
killascrimp Drives: 14 z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Panama City beach Posts: 103	my wheels are coming off tomorrow and I am getting them painted .. as far as plasti dip I looks great and is easy but can come off and needs to be re sprayed every 6 months. I also have the black calipers so I ordered cal paint should be finished by wendsday,don't forget u need caliper sticker or stencil of logo I got mine from a local decal shop. hopefuly finished by Thursday I will post some pics... funny how the black calipers don't pop like the brighter colors...some people say that powder coating wheels can damage because of heat issues not sure that's why I decided to go w paint option..

10-27-2013, 11:21 PM	#6
sphynix06 Drives: 2014 Corvette 3LT Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11	Thanks for the input! I think I will shy away from the white calipers (for now, lol). I have not considered painting the edges of my roof panel. It is translucent so I will have to mull over that for a while. I have decided to paint the stingray and corvette emblems gloss black to match the vent inserts. How hard is it to remove them? I could precision tape them off if re-applying them may be an issue. Also, how hard is it to remove the tail lights? I will be tinting these with Rust-oleum Lens Tint. I am also thinking of putting some type of 3-D carbon fiber stripe on the hood. Any suggestions on design/vendors?

10-28-2013, 12:44 PM	#8
Tprefo Drives: 2012 GS Conv and 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 33	I own the same car bro, just my opinion, it's perfect the way it is. Awesome ride.

10-28-2013, 10:14 PM	#9
sphynix06 Drives: 2014 Corvette 3LT Z51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11	Does anyone have any experience with the Stingray Retractable License Plate Frame POWERED Show N Go? It looks like a good concept for those who don't want to install the factory license plate frame to the front fascia.