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wrek · 10-31-2009, 03:54 PM

I'd like a mod to move this to the "Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions" area... thanks

droidboy · 10-31-2009, 08:44 PM

WREK.....you and I gotta talk.

I have those exact same stuff hanging from the rear view mirror, and the same license plate on order. Good thing we don't live too near each other.

I love the yellow man, looks awesome.

Gregg

wrek · 11-01-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droidboy

WREK.....you and I gotta talk.

I have those exact same stuff hanging from the rear view mirror, and the same license plate on order. Good thing we don't live too near each other.

I love the yellow man, looks awesome.

Gregg

Lol, are you copying me?

Actually I think our cars are likely going to all be very similar. At least those of us going for the Bumblebee tribute look. I was only going to hang the mirror items for shows but what the heck.

I also have a couple of Bumblebee toys in the trunk for shows... you never know when a show will break out

CiscoBee · 11-01-2009, 04:06 PM

Nice mod. Looks great!!

LS/V6 · 11-01-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

that IS cool !

X2.. I have cloth seats im guessing you cant do it only leather???

wrek · 11-02-2009, 07:23 AM

I would not try this on cloth, no. I can't see any way to keep the dye or paint off the cloth, enough would bleed over just from the threads I think.

wrek · 11-02-2009, 07:23 AM

Another note, I did the steering wheel stitching also and none has come off on my hands yet.

wrek · 11-05-2009, 05:41 PM

Update, the yellow watercolor is already fading. If you do this mod, use the oil paints.

The fading is just on the damn steering wheel where it's a different type of thread. Oil based or something else needs to be applied to the wheel. The water based doesn't seem to stick to the thread.

rockyz1980 · 11-08-2009, 08:55 PM

looks awesome.

wrek · 12-25-2010, 08:19 AM

Update!

What I used was a professional artist water based paint thinned with water. The seats are still fine but the steering wheel has issues. It appears the steering wheel is using a different type of thread and of course, it gets a lot of touching and rubbing so the yellow has worn after a year.

What I would now suggest is an oil based paint (or perhaps RIT DYE) thinned with mineral spirit (be careful though it could loosen any glues or adhesives on the wheel). Application is the same, using a small toothpick, tiny brush, coffee stirring straw or similar. Oil paint stains instantly so it's a tedious process but only touch the threads.

Anyway, the seat threads are still nice and yellow after a year. The steering wheel has some worn spots where the yellow is faded but not completely gone.

SummoneR · 12-25-2010, 03:43 PM

Very nice job! Looks really good!!

xpanda305x · 12-25-2010, 06:34 PM

would it work on cloth seats?

Mike2ss · 12-25-2010, 08:25 PM

I have done this to my car, started with the shifter and steering wheel, I bought the acrylic paint stick from Hobby Lobby, worked real well but the point is really thick so someone on here said to try the sharpie and I did, worked fantastic and I bought the regular and fine points to get in the threads.

I haven't done the seats yet but plan on doing them soon.

SummoneR · 12-25-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by xpanda305x

would it work on cloth seats?

I would think the paint would absorb into the cloth seat the same way it does into the cloth threads, so I'd have to say no on this one.

10-31-2009, 03:54 PM	#15
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	I'd like a mod to move this to the "Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions" area... thanks __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro

10-31-2009, 08:44 PM	#16
droidboy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS (soon!) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 74	WREK.....you and I gotta talk. I have those exact same stuff hanging from the rear view mirror, and the same license plate on order. Good thing we don't live too near each other. I love the yellow man, looks awesome. Gregg __________________ Improvise, Adapt and Overcome!

11-02-2009, 07:23 AM	#20
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	I would not try this on cloth, no. I can't see any way to keep the dye or paint off the cloth, enough would bleed over just from the threads I think. __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro

11-02-2009, 07:23 AM	#21
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	Another note, I did the steering wheel stitching also and none has come off on my hands yet. __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro

11-05-2009, 05:41 PM	#22
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	Update, the yellow watercolor is already fading. If you do this mod, use the oil paints. The fading is just on the damn steering wheel where it's a different type of thread. Oil based or something else needs to be applied to the wheel. The water based doesn't seem to stick to the thread. __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Last edited by wrek; 11-09-2009 at 08:14 AM.

11-01-2009, 04:06 PM	#18
CiscoBee Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Rally Yellow 2LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Smithtown, NY Posts: 689 View My Garage	Nice mod. Looks great!!

11-08-2009, 08:55 PM	#23
rockyz1980 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: SS/RS RallyYellow/BlackStripes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Balboa, CA Posts: 219 View My Garage	looks awesome.

12-25-2010, 08:19 AM	#24
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	Update! What I used was a professional artist water based paint thinned with water. The seats are still fine but the steering wheel has issues. It appears the steering wheel is using a different type of thread and of course, it gets a lot of touching and rubbing so the yellow has worn after a year. What I would now suggest is an oil based paint (or perhaps RIT DYE) thinned with mineral spirit (be careful though it could loosen any glues or adhesives on the wheel). Application is the same, using a small toothpick, tiny brush, coffee stirring straw or similar. Oil paint stains instantly so it's a tedious process but only touch the threads. Anyway, the seat threads are still nice and yellow after a year. The steering wheel has some worn spots where the yellow is faded but not completely gone. __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro

12-25-2010, 03:43 PM	#25
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	Very nice job! Looks really good!! __________________

12-25-2010, 06:34 PM	#26
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	would it work on cloth seats?

12-25-2010, 08:25 PM	#27
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	I have done this to my car, started with the shifter and steering wheel, I bought the acrylic paint stick from Hobby Lobby, worked real well but the point is really thick so someone on here said to try the sharpie and I did, worked fantastic and I bought the regular and fine points to get in the threads. I haven't done the seats yet but plan on doing them soon. __________________ 2010 Camaro Indy 500 Pace car, LS3-ZL575 Other cars are- 95 BMW 325 sedan- AA exhaust, AA CAI, AA Strut bar, AA chip, M3 rotors and calipers, racing clutch, oversized injectors, upgraded M3 interior- Audi A4 SLine, with black out optics

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