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Old 07-06-2019, 08:48 AM
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I just purchased this new GM full length black spoiler with the intent to have it painted Inferno Orange Metallic, my GS has the RPO code H35 Black option. A Corvette brother along with my wife thinks I need to leave it black to go along with the headlights, not sure I'm on board with it, but it is kinda growing on me.....let me know what you think

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I like it black.

I started with an Arctic White spoiler but had it painted black along with halo, targa and side mirrors.

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I like the black, compliments the other black appointments on the rear.
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I like it black.

I started with an Arctic White spoiler but had it painted black along with halo, targa and side mirrors.
Thanks....beautiful car!
Old 07-06-2019, 09:11 AM
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I say leave it black. I think it looks great!!
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Would have to see the front to say for sure. I dont love the look of that spoiler, co.pared ti the zr1 spoiler, so I wouldnt want it to be as prominent as it is in black. Plus, your tails arent black, the corners arent, IMO you need a lot more black to try to balance it out.

Plus, IO is such a great color!
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Would have to see the front to say for sure. I dont love the look of that spoiler, co.pared ti the zr1 spoiler, so I wouldnt want it to be as prominent as it is in black. Plus, your tails arent black, the corners arent, IMO you need a lot more black to try to balance it out.

Plus, IO is such a great color!

Here is the front!
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I'd leave it black.
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I have a VY with a transparent (black roof) and I painted the door handles, spoiler etc the same as the body color, but when I changed to black headlights, I returned all of them back to OEM and sold the painted stuff.
I love the black contrast, that matches both the roof and headlights.

The contrast will look good on your C6 as well, especially with the black headlights.
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I like it black. Body color also would look good, but since you asked I say go with the black.

Also does Indiana have palm trees?

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Here's my thoughts, sort of obvious what I think huh lol
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Originally Posted by feastersss

Here is the front!
That's tough. Those headlights are super tinted, vs like black OEM ones. IMO, to balance it out, you need a LOT of black.
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I’m going against the majority and say it should be painted. To me appears to a added on part (which is kind of is) and doesn’t look correct. This is no disrespect to the guys that have it black,
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Paint it the body color IMHO
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Contrast is your friend.
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Black!!
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Body color UNLESS targa, halo, splitter, and side skirts are the same black.

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Looks great as is .. leave it black
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Old 07-06-2019, 03:07 PM
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Paint to match! Looks more finished and professional and less like an afterthought add-on.

YMMV
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Probably isn't really "wrong" to keep it black but as I ponder my answer......I say go with the body color. Beautiful Corvette either way.


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