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AsapClutch · 05-23-2016, 12:38 AM

Hi my name It's Jonathan and I'm new to the forum...
I been thinking about painting that lower part of the Rear bumper(not the diffuser) any suggestions or should I just Wrap it? The color would be Gloss Black

Soybeanrice · 05-23-2016, 01:10 AM

I would take the bumper off and wrap it or take off the diffuser and wrap. Welcome

USAFS197 · 05-23-2016, 05:30 AM

You said you're thinking about painting the lower part of your bumper but, not the diffuser--can you elaborate better or even highlight the area you're talking about in a picture?

Hetfield03 · 05-23-2016, 06:01 AM

You should cut those pictures down into more even sizes so they don't post sideways. Less length.

maddoggyusa · 05-23-2016, 10:20 AM

if you're talking the unpainted piece at bottom of rear bumper, it's painted on the Z28.

It's really lame it's not painted from factory... that was the only thing I disliked on that body style.

JLSuperfly · 05-23-2016, 10:44 AM

My neck hurts.

AsapClutch · 05-23-2016, 01:00 PM

I was planning on painting it Gloss Black.
Yeah the black plastic part of the bumper. apparently it's call the lower cover

USAFS197 · 05-23-2016, 04:25 PM

That's your diffuser, bud. I almost had mine wrapped when I wrapped my roof but, I decided not to. If you're going to have it painted, the shop will have to smooth it down before painting--that might add to the cost.

I'd suspect it would cost around $150-200 to paint that gloss black. Around $100 to wrap it gloss black.

hzisfrom1994 · 05-23-2016, 10:59 PM

LOL, make sure you know the name for each part of your car.
You first said, "I been thinking about painting that lower part of the Rear bumper(not the diffuser)"

But based on what you said later, the black plastic part of the rear bumper, that's actually the diffuser.

If you are interested in seeing how it looks, just google a silver Z28, that should give you a great idea although they are not the same diffuser.

IMO I won't bother painting it, you are looking at probably 250-400 to smooth it down and get rid of the textured to prime and paint. Spend the money on somewhere else, probably like a spoiler, exhaust, intake, catch can, splitter/side skirts, or quad tips diffuser that looks way better on the 14-15 body style (on the 10-13 the single tips looks great, but not on the 14-15) etc.

CCMADONNA · 05-23-2016, 11:05 PM

^^^^ what he said.

RAMTechRob · 05-23-2016, 11:44 PM

You can use Plastidip, for around $15.

Phenix · 05-24-2016, 06:05 AM

It can't be wrapped with normal film as it is textured plastic. I know Avery makes a high tac film now that will work but it will be a royal pain to get back off. The texture of the plastic will also still show through. Or you can sand it first. But if you do that you might as well primer it too so you can use standard wrap film which will be easier to remove (wrap films only last 3 to 8 years or so depending on the type and brand).

05-23-2016, 12:38 AM	#1
AsapClutch Drives: 2014 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 9	Painting the lower part of the rear bumper....Suggestion!???? Hi my name It's Jonathan and I'm new to the forum... I been thinking about painting that lower part of the Rear bumper(not the diffuser) any suggestions or should I just Wrap it? The color would be Gloss Black Attached Images

05-23-2016, 05:30 AM	#3
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	You said you're thinking about painting the lower part of your bumper but, not the diffuser--can you elaborate better or even highlight the area you're talking about in a picture? __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

05-23-2016, 06:01 AM	#4
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	You should cut those pictures down into more even sizes so they don't post sideways. Less length. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

05-23-2016, 01:00 PM	#7
AsapClutch Drives: 2014 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 9	I was planning on painting it Gloss Black. Yeah the black plastic part of the bumper. apparently it's call the lower cover Attached Images

05-23-2016, 04:25 PM	#8
USAFS197 Drives: 2018 Audi TT RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 1,915	That's your diffuser, bud. I almost had mine wrapped when I wrapped my roof but, I decided not to. If you're going to have it painted, the shop will have to smooth it down before painting--that might add to the cost. I'd suspect it would cost around $150-200 to paint that gloss black. Around $100 to wrap it gloss black. __________________ 2018 Audi TT ▊RS 2.4X 0-60, 1.6X 60', 120+mph 1/8th, 4.XX 60-130, 150+mph traps on 255/35/18 R888R tires on the street (unprepped). 2019 Audi RS3 About as fast as the TT RS 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Sold 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Sold 2019 Corvette Z06 Sold 2021 Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Sold

05-23-2016, 01:10 AM	#2
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	I would take the bumper off and wrap it or take off the diffuser and wrap. Welcome

05-23-2016, 10:20 AM	#5
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	if you're talking the unpainted piece at bottom of rear bumper, it's painted on the Z28. It's really lame it's not painted from factory... that was the only thing I disliked on that body style.

05-23-2016, 10:44 AM	#6
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	My neck hurts.

05-23-2016, 10:59 PM	#9
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	LOL, make sure you know the name for each part of your car. You first said, "I been thinking about painting that lower part of the Rear bumper(not the diffuser)" But based on what you said later, the black plastic part of the rear bumper, that's actually the diffuser. If you are interested in seeing how it looks, just google a silver Z28, that should give you a great idea although they are not the same diffuser. IMO I won't bother painting it, you are looking at probably 250-400 to smooth it down and get rid of the textured to prime and paint. Spend the money on somewhere else, probably like a spoiler, exhaust, intake, catch can, splitter/side skirts, or quad tips diffuser that looks way better on the 14-15 body style (on the 10-13 the single tips looks great, but not on the 14-15) etc.

05-23-2016, 11:05 PM	#10
CCMADONNA Drives: 2014 SW 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,681 View My Garage	^^^^ what he said. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS VERT L99 SUMMIT WHITE AIRAID CAI BORLA ATAK CAT-BACK EXHAUST ELITE ENGINEERING CATCH-CAN RANGE AFM-DELETE MODULE HUPER OPTIK 40 CHROME PEDALS PREMIUM FLOOR MATS PREMIUM CARGO MAT DEDICATED 32GB iPHONE HD[/I][/B][IMG][/IMG]

05-23-2016, 11:44 PM	#11
RAMTechRob Drives: 2016 Camaro White 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 141	You can use Plastidip, for around $15.

05-24-2016, 06:05 AM	#12
Phenix Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 121	It can't be wrapped with normal film as it is textured plastic. I know Avery makes a high tac film now that will work but it will be a royal pain to get back off. The texture of the plastic will also still show through. Or you can sand it first. But if you do that you might as well primer it too so you can use standard wrap film which will be easier to remove (wrap films only last 3 to 8 years or so depending on the type and brand).