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superstockcam · 10-25-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo Yo

So I ordered an SS in ABM last week never having actually seen the color in person. My decision was based on a majority of the pictures I've seen on this site. They all look very blue, which is what I wanted. But I happened by a dealership today that had some cars(HHR) in ABM and they looked almost green! It was very teal. Too much for my liking. Why is the image so blue when captured by a camera?

Anyway I immediately called my dealer and switched my color to IBM. I think I'll be happier in the long run. I'm not sure I could handle that ABM for more than a few months. Just not my cup of tea.

Chevrolet, are you listening? Make Stryker Blue available on the camaro or bring back Electron Blue.

I wish they would have offered Jetstream blue on the Camaro....until I took delivery in May! I love the color and was scared the entire 168 days I had to wait, I see 3 IBM Camaros on lots around here and no matter what the light or time of day they look black from 50 feet away. either way, you will have a Camaro!!
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MrGood · 10-25-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KJS

You need to see the color on the car you are purchasing. The lines and cuts on the Camaro highlight the hues differently than that of a vehicle with softer lines and curves.

You'll never know how it looks from looking at another car, or even looking at pictures.. After looking at the pictures and seeing the one on the build your own camaro thing on chevy website i was dead set on CGM but when i seen ABM in person it all changed... cyber grey still was amazing and quite frankly i would have gladly taken either one so it became a decision based on availability and greenwood chevy had one already in route so ABM i went.. And now that i hear ABM is gettin whacked.. I'm really glad i got one before that happened..

BrianGriffin78 · 10-25-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo Yo

So I ordered an SS in ABM last week never having actually seen the color in person. My decision was based on a majority of the pictures I've seen on this site. They all look very blue, which is what I wanted. But I happened by a dealership today that had some cars(HHR) in ABM and they looked almost green! It was very teal. Too much for my liking. Why is the image so blue when captured by a camera?

Anyway I immediately called my dealer and switched my color to IBM. I think I'll be happier in the long run. I'm not sure I could handle that ABM for more than a few months. Just not my cup of tea.

Chevrolet, are you listening? Make Stryker Blue available on the camaro or bring back Electron Blue.

You really had to see the color in person. GM did not give it justice with the photoshopped color back last year. People saw a greenish aqua and likely got turned off. This color is going to be the "Damn, should of ordered that color" kinda car. Mark my words.

MrGood · 10-25-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianGriffin78

You really had to see the color in person. GM did not give it justice with the photoshopped color back last year. People saw a greenish aqua and likely got turned off. This color is going to be the "Damn, should of ordered that color" kinda car. Mark my words.

I'm countin on it!

philipdistefano · 10-25-2009, 12:13 PM

I've seen the ABM Camaro in person and it does not look teal. It looks exactly like in the pictures I've seen. :|

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-25-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by superstockcam

I wish they would have offered Jetstream blue on the Camaro....

If I remember correctly....they can't do that...iirc....something about how the Corvette is painted differently than most cars (being all fiberglass), and necessitating unique colors/paint.

bluecamaroguy · 10-25-2009, 12:32 PM

ABM looks awful don't get it. (Makes mine rarer

)

chevydude26 · 10-25-2009, 12:34 PM

you made a huge mistake buddy...big one..aqua blue metallic in person is way better than in pictures....

Sevn86 · 10-25-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

You need to see the color on the car you are purchasing. The lines and cuts on the Camaro highlight the hues differently than that of a vehicle with softer lines and curves.

Very true!!!

Bo Yo · 10-25-2009, 01:42 PM

Oh come on!

You guys are messing with my head.

Here's an interesting thought. What if ABM is not really ABM? Is it possible that Chevy actually added more blue to the color later in production in order to make it more appealing?

My dealer is set to get in an ABM early this week. I guess I'll have him hold off the change until I see it. Of course he said that he might just leave my first order as is, and order another one in IBM. If he did that I could take a look at the ABM when it comes in. If I like it, done deal. If not, the IBM will only be about a week or two behind.

So many choices. What to do?

But yes I will have a camaro regardless.

SS-screamer · 10-25-2009, 02:33 PM

I've seen the ABM in person and frankly didn't like it. I thought it was too green and teal in color.

PAUL SS · 10-25-2009, 02:38 PM

I have seen the blue HHR, it looks nothing like the blue on my Camaro. Do they call it Aqua blue Metallic on the HHR? If I were you I would switch back to ABM if it's not too late.

mikel441 · 10-25-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo Yo

So I ordered an SS in ABM last week never having actually seen the color in person. My decision was based on a majority of the pictures I've seen on this site. They all look very blue, which is what I wanted. But I happened by a dealership today that had some cars(HHR) in ABM and they looked almost green! It was very teal. Too much for my liking. Why is the image so blue when captured by a camera?

Anyway I immediately called my dealer and switched my color to IBM. I think I'll be happier in the long run. I'm not sure I could handle that ABM for more than a few months. Just not my cup of tea.

Chevrolet, are you listening? Make Stryker Blue available on the camaro or bring back Electron Blue.

Park the same HHR in a different light and you will see a slightly different color. The color has a rare personality. I have noticed at least three different hews in different lighting. Very cool.

97one · 10-25-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by philipdistefano

I've seen the ABM Camaro in person and it does not look teal. It looks exactly like in the pictures I've seen. :|

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It does NOT look teal, it looks BLUE like in the pictures.

IBM looks VERY close to BLACK, except the parts of the car that has the sun shining directly on.

10-25-2009, 12:34 PM	#22
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,257	you made a huge mistake buddy...big one..aqua blue metallic in person is way better than in pictures.... __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

10-25-2009, 02:38 PM	#26
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	I have seen the blue HHR, it looks nothing like the blue on my Camaro. Do they call it Aqua blue Metallic on the HHR? If I were you I would switch back to ABM if it's not too late. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

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