Issue with new Vinyl Stripes - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tobalt · 12-11-2011, 09:57 AM

Just had my old rally stripes removed and installed new ones I got online from a Camaro5 vendor. When I picked up the car at the shop I didn't see anything wrong, but after going home and getting a closer inspection I saw this:

At first I thought maybe it was grease, but cleaning it with detail spray did nothing. My question is: Is this a defect in the vinyl prior to installation, or a mistake during installation? Under daylight it's very hard to see, and I didn't see it until I got home under the garage light. Basically, I need to know who's to blame, so I can get it rectified.

caverman · 12-11-2011, 10:39 AM

IDK....but I would start with the installer. You would have to assume that the vinyl is okay since the issue is only in one spot. You might contact the vendor as well just to see what he says.

VR Baron · 12-11-2011, 12:05 PM

I had what I call three "tiger stripes" in my matte left black stripe the dealer put on the new car. Had them replaced. Thing is they had to inspect several kits to get a good set from the wherehouse. Seems that if these sit on the shelf awhile and the top adhesive gets stuck more over time, or they get folded at all creases and mars can form. In my case just discoloration in the printing of the vinyl. I had a minor one on my old car but being silver wasnt real noticable, and those were done at the factory. I would go to the shop and just ask what that is and see waht they say, or if they cop to a installation error. If not you bought from another source so dont know how that will pan out.

ctk1 · 12-11-2011, 02:05 PM

I had similar "stain marks" on my black stripes right after they installed them. Mine actually ran around ther perimeter of the stripes. I took the car back to the installer and he used a polish that took the marks right out.

tobalt · 12-11-2011, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctk1

I had similar "stain marks" on my black stripes right after they installed them. Mine actially ran around ther perimeter od the stripes. I took the car back to the installer and he used a polish that took the marks right out.

Think something like Nu Finish would do the trick?

bilydean · 12-12-2011, 02:57 PM

did the installer put it on wet or dry? I have seen guys use heat guns to do dry installs and create a bit of a shiny spot if the overheat the vinyl.

Dean

12-11-2011, 09:57 AM	#1
tobalt Drives: IBM L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 185 View My Garage	Issue with new Vinyl Stripes Just had my old rally stripes removed and installed new ones I got online from a Camaro5 vendor. When I picked up the car at the shop I didn't see anything wrong, but after going home and getting a closer inspection I saw this: At first I thought maybe it was grease, but cleaning it with detail spray did nothing. My question is: Is this a defect in the vinyl prior to installation, or a mistake during installation? Under daylight it's very hard to see, and I didn't see it until I got home under the garage light. Basically, I need to know who's to blame, so I can get it rectified. __________________ Tobalt's IBM 2010 Car Journal

12-11-2011, 10:39 AM	#2
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	IDK....but I would start with the installer. You would have to assume that the vinyl is okay since the issue is only in one spot. You might contact the vendor as well just to see what he says. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

12-11-2011, 02:05 PM	#4
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	I had similar "stain marks" on my black stripes right after they installed them. Mine actually ran around ther perimeter of the stripes. I took the car back to the installer and he used a polish that took the marks right out. __________________ 2010 Victory Red R6P 2SS w/RS package. Gloss black Rallys, 6 speed manual, SLP Loudmouth I exhaust, LS7 style blackout panel, SS emblems front and rear, Custom 69 inspired headlight covers, Vararam no tune, Hurst Short Throw, and MTI Racing rear spoiler, SLP Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Skirts Last edited by ctk1; 12-13-2011 at 11:36 AM.

12-12-2011, 02:57 PM	#6
bilydean Drives: One of the rare ABM camaros Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 455 View My Garage	did the installer put it on wet or dry? I have seen guys use heat guns to do dry installs and create a bit of a shiny spot if the overheat the vinyl. Dean __________________ 1100 4/28 2000 5/23 3000 5/27 3400 6/20 TPW of 6/29 3800 7/3 4D00 7/8 interned at QC 4B00 7/16 Released from QC 4200 7/20 8/5 We picked up the car

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VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	I had what I call three "tiger stripes" in my matte left black stripe the dealer put on the new car. Had them replaced. Thing is they had to inspect several kits to get a good set from the wherehouse. Seems that if these sit on the shelf awhile and the top adhesive gets stuck more over time, or they get folded at all creases and mars can form. In my case just discoloration in the printing of the vinyl. I had a minor one on my old car but being silver wasnt real noticable, and those were done at the factory. I would go to the shop and just ask what that is and see waht they say, or if they cop to a installation error. If not you bought from another source so dont know how that will pan out.