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SS/GA · 08-16-2012, 09:19 AM

Curious... If you we're to remove the satin black hood wrap, has the hood it's self been painted body color along w/ the rest of the car?

SS/GA

BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet · 08-16-2012, 09:20 AM

Yes it's painted!!

SS/GA · 08-16-2012, 09:23 AM

Like any vinyl wrap, I'd guess that it could be removed w/a little work.

Thanks Becky!!

SS/GA

SUKXOST · 08-16-2012, 11:39 AM

Wrap should have been an option IMO. I'm going to have to research so I know how to properly maintain it. 1,382 layers of wax? :P

SS/GA · 08-16-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SUKXOST

Wrap should have been an option IMO.

Agreed!

SS/GA

garcmol · 08-16-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SUKXOST

Wrap should have been an option IMO. I'm going to have to research so I know how to properly maintain it. 1,382 layers of wax? :P

It is an option. The 1LE option.

I kid, I kid.

The wrap being a matte finish is best maintained with soap and water and kept where birds can't do their business on it.

It's going to be tough to maintain a spotless hood wrap that's black.

Mayhem · 08-16-2012, 05:38 PM

Definately should have been an option.
Hate the wrap.

I guess I'd be swappin the hood for aftermarket anyway though.. *shrug*

Lgndryhr · 08-16-2012, 06:40 PM

Glad to hear it is painted underneath the wrap.

sneakypete · 08-16-2012, 09:43 PM

I wish it wasnt an option at all. Everyone is gonna think i'm trying to copy the 1LE and my hood has been black for almost 2 years now.

solo40oz · 08-16-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sneakypete

I wish it wasnt an option at all. Everyone is gonna think i'm trying to copy the 1LE and my hood has been black for almost 2 years now.

Copy cat !!

Chevrole+ · 08-16-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sneakypete

I wish it wasnt an option at all. Everyone is gonna think i'm trying to copy the 1LE and my hood has been black for almost 2 years now.

must have seen the prototype

Russell James · 08-17-2012, 06:50 AM

I'd rip it off the first day I had it. Hopefully there will be a delete option. Then either go with some hash marks or have the hood painted flat black with a flat clear over it. I don't see the vinyl lasting long, some of the CTF cars I've seen at shows and running around already didn't look so great. A picky person is constantly going to be seeing all the flaws in the flat vinyl. And when the hood is popped open you can see all the wrinkles at the corners and cut edges. I can't imagine they are thinking that will last long at all.

ZWA SS · 08-17-2012, 07:16 AM

I like the flat black. But my experience with vinyl isn't good.
I agree with removing and adding hashes.

1LEE · 08-17-2012, 08:05 AM

At first, I disliked the hood wrap on the concept 1LE.

It has since grown on me, and I will be leaving it intact.

It is part of the package that helps show you are driving a 1LE

Monte Mac · 08-17-2012, 09:59 AM

I for one will be removing it and getting stripes painted on like the convertible concept car, not a fan of black hood or wheels but that's ok because it will make mine a little bit different.

caverman · 08-17-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Monte Mac

I for one will be removing it and getting stripes painted on like the convertible concept car, not a fan of black hood or wheels but that's ok because it will make mine a little bit different.

If I were to get a 1LE that is what I would do as well. Remove the vinyl wrap and add some stripes. The wheels aren't that bad if they were polished or chrome. Which you could have them sent out to be chromed for about $500 or so.

For those that want to remove the wrap....look at using Rapidtac.
http://www.rapidtac.com/

Monte Mac · 08-17-2012, 10:21 AM

Yeah, I plan on getting them powder coated cyber gray like the stripes, now don't go copying me! J/K do whatever you like to your car, it's what makes it yours!

Legendary Umbra · 08-18-2012, 01:21 AM

You mean GM still hasn't learned the difference between exposed and unexposed? LOL

Should be a discount for the exposed hood!

Bosse'sBoss · 08-20-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

I'd rip it off the first day I had it. Hopefully there will be a delete option. Then either go with some hash marks or have the hood painted flat black with a flat clear over it. I don't see the vinyl lasting long, some of the CTF cars I've seen at shows and running around already didn't look so great. A picky person is constantly going to be seeing all the flaws in the flat vinyl. And when the hood is popped open you can see all the wrinkles at the corners and cut edges. I can't imagine they are thinking that will last long at all.

I agree that the hood's black vinyl wrap looks very cheap, doesn't make justice to this great car. GM, Please allow us better the stripe option.
When I buy this car, it will be the only thing that I will throw in the trash.

So Cal Camaro · 08-20-2012, 09:25 PM

The first thing I am doing is removing the hood wrap...

Buffnshine · 08-21-2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

The first thing I am doing is removing the hood wrap...

Danny did you order one?

Lgndryhr · 08-21-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

The first thing I am doing is removing the hood wrap...

So Cal Camaro · 08-21-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffnshine

Danny did you order one?

Yup, ordered one, waiting for a production date....

Mister-Camaro · 08-21-2012, 01:29 PM

It's painted on, so you'd have to repaint it if you really don't like it. Sorry

So Cal Camaro · 08-21-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-Camaro

It's painted on, so you'd have to repaint it if you really don't like it. Sorry

You're very wrong, it's a vinyl wrap...

08-16-2012, 09:19 AM	#1
SS/GA Drives: '68 SS396 - '98 Z28 - '10 2SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Drag City USA Posts: 102	1LE - Hood Wrap Curious... If you we're to remove the satin black hood wrap, has the hood it's self been painted body color along w/ the rest of the car? SS/GA

08-16-2012, 09:20 AM	#2
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08-16-2012, 11:39 AM	#4
SUKXOST Drives: 2013 1LE Camaro w/ TVS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ft Lee, VA Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	Wrap should have been an option IMO. I'm going to have to research so I know how to properly maintain it. 1,382 layers of wax? :P __________________ My 1LE (645WHP/597WTQ) build/journal Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255461

08-16-2012, 06:40 PM	#8
Lgndryhr Camaro for Life Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 CGM & 2013 1LT A6 VR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 4,502	Glad to hear it is painted underneath the wrap. __________________ Build Thread Current ride: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS A6 #128349 (his) & 2013 VR 1LT A6 #147344 (hers) Exterior: Cyber Gray Metallic / Interior: Ebony Nickname: Valkyrie Best run: 13.5 stock on Pzero's with barely any tread left How to hug your camaro Buy the car that you would most like to get beat in. The other guy will always be faster.

08-17-2012, 08:05 AM	#14
1LEE Drives: 2007 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 270	At first, I disliked the hood wrap on the concept 1LE. It has since grown on me, and I will be leaving it intact. It is part of the package that helps show you are driving a 1LE __________________

08-16-2012, 09:23 AM	#3
SS/GA Drives: '68 SS396 - '98 Z28 - '10 2SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Drag City USA Posts: 102	Like any vinyl wrap, I'd guess that it could be removed w/a little work. Thanks Becky!! SS/GA

08-16-2012, 05:38 PM	#7
Mayhem Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Camaro (Black) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 574	Definately should have been an option. Hate the wrap. I guess I'd be swappin the hood for aftermarket anyway though.. shrug

08-16-2012, 09:43 PM	#9
sneakypete OOH..Sneaky, Sneaky!! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia / Fredericksburg Posts: 166	I wish it wasnt an option at all. Everyone is gonna think i'm trying to copy the 1LE and my hood has been black for almost 2 years now.

08-17-2012, 06:50 AM	#12
Russell James Drives: '12 SS/RS LS3 IBM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 3,316	I'd rip it off the first day I had it. Hopefully there will be a delete option. Then either go with some hash marks or have the hood painted flat black with a flat clear over it. I don't see the vinyl lasting long, some of the CTF cars I've seen at shows and running around already didn't look so great. A picky person is constantly going to be seeing all the flaws in the flat vinyl. And when the hood is popped open you can see all the wrinkles at the corners and cut edges. I can't imagine they are thinking that will last long at all.

08-17-2012, 07:16 AM	#13
ZWA SS BowtieBelle's SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, ok Posts: 447	I like the flat black. But my experience with vinyl isn't good. I agree with removing and adding hashes.

08-17-2012, 09:59 AM	#15
Monte Mac Drives: 84 Monte SS, 2012 Eco Cruze M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Deaborn Heights, MI Posts: 297 View My Garage	I for one will be removing it and getting stripes painted on like the convertible concept car, not a fan of black hood or wheels but that's ok because it will make mine a little bit different. __________________

08-17-2012, 10:21 AM	#17
Monte Mac Drives: 84 Monte SS, 2012 Eco Cruze M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Deaborn Heights, MI Posts: 297 View My Garage	Yeah, I plan on getting them powder coated cyber gray like the stripes, now don't go copying me! J/K do whatever you like to your car, it's what makes it yours! __________________

08-18-2012, 01:21 AM	#18
Legendary Umbra Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TeXaS Posts: 26	WTF?!? You mean GM still hasn't learned the difference between exposed and unexposed? LOL Should be a discount for the exposed hood! __________________

08-20-2012, 09:25 PM	#20
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS/1LE Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 2,235	The first thing I am doing is removing the hood wrap... __________________ Forgeline Wheels, Michelin Pilot Super Sport's (www.DV8motoring.com), CTSV Brake Upgrade, Pedders Supercar Coilovers/HD Subframe Bushings/ZL1 sway bars, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, K&N Intake. -- Like my facebook page for Optima Invitational https://www.facebook.com/SoCalCamaro...maInvitational

08-21-2012, 01:29 PM	#24
Mister-Camaro Drives: 2011 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Posts: 563 View My Garage	It's painted on, so you'd have to repaint it if you really don't like it. Sorry