Stripes - painted or vinyl?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jabbar · 04-07-2010, 02:51 AM

I know this topic has been discussed but please go easy on me. I'm in that stage where you keep coming up with mods to do to your camaro before you even have it lol

picture this: Summit white SS with inferno stripes identical to the ones on the Indy pace car replica. I want this done when I get it but there's a big chance it may have the factory stripes already. Could I remove the factory stripes without harming the paint job?

So, Painted on or vinyled? Now I did read stuff about doing a clear coat after the painted stripes I believe. Can you shed some light on that please? Is it necessary to have it clearcoated ? and how much should I expect to shell out for either job?

600hp-lpe · 04-07-2010, 03:49 AM

White with the orange stripes (AKA pacecar) would look cool.

The drawback that most people don't realize about Vinyl is that they will fade, shrink, and check over time. The highest quality vinyl is only guaranteed for 8 years.

Vinyl stripes also will be a PITA to wax around as there is an edge. Also, don't get the wax on the vinyl... it will look like crap.

Paint is perminant, and will be as shiny as the car.

By applying clear on top, the colored stripes can be lightly sanded so there is no edge.
Clear coat will cost more, due to extra materials and labor to apply and prep.

The Vinyl can be removed without damaging the vehicle.

Cost is anywhere from 600 - 2000 (or more) for painted stripes... you want a quality auto body shop to do the work. you get what you pay for...

I had my vinyl stripes removed, and my auto body shop painted on an Ice white pearl color for the rally stripes, followed by clear. They should be done painting and clearing the car tonight...

garcmol · 04-07-2010, 06:21 AM

You definately want to clear your painted on stripes. If not, that edge of the stripe you can feel will, over time, start to flake and peel. Mine are clear coated and you can't feel that line. My .02

Chief Bob · 04-07-2010, 06:33 AM

Just had mine painted on
Black Granite Metallic rallies over IOM---With the 3 coats of clear, you can not feel any edges. I had vinyl stripes on my 2002 SS and yes they are less expensive but they don't compare to paint--Take it for what its worth, I had both.

BTW pictures of the process are in my link

HALFFAST · 04-07-2010, 06:48 AM

I have no stripes currently but I have had vinyl and painted on previous vehicles. If you can afford painted it's absolutely the way to go without question. Make sure your happy with the color choice before you do it though.

stratman2SSRS · 04-07-2010, 06:51 AM

Mine are painted on, and burried in clear. They look awesome.
I saw too many show cars with peeling corners on the stripes at car shows.

acatlover13 · 04-07-2010, 06:52 AM

Mine were painted, wet sanded, then cleared over. These cost me $800 (as opposed to the $750 factory vinyl....seemed like a no brainer).

Jamie Mac · 04-07-2010, 07:10 AM

Painted if you can afford it. Just make sure you get a good painter and make sure you are there to approve the final taping prior to paint.

papabearcamaro · 04-07-2010, 07:27 AM

Painted without a doubt. Mine were painted,cleared,than sanded and buffed to match the rest of the factory clear to make everything blend together. Complete trunk lid and hood were cleared.

papabearcamaro · 04-07-2010, 07:33 AM

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GB EB · 04-07-2010, 07:35 AM

I'm sold! Painted it is.

jabbar · 04-07-2010, 11:24 AM

Awesome! thanks for your input guys. I'll be going with painted for sure.

How much time do I have to remove the factory stripes with no issues?

04-07-2010, 02:51 AM	#1
jabbar Drives: 300C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 153	Stripes - painted or vinyl?? I know this topic has been discussed but please go easy on me. I'm in that stage where you keep coming up with mods to do to your camaro before you even have it lol picture this: Summit white SS with inferno stripes identical to the ones on the Indy pace car replica. I want this done when I get it but there's a big chance it may have the factory stripes already. Could I remove the factory stripes without harming the paint job? So, Painted on or vinyled? Now I did read stuff about doing a clear coat after the painted stripes I believe. Can you shed some light on that please? Is it necessary to have it clearcoated ? and how much should I expect to shell out for either job?

04-07-2010, 06:21 AM	#3
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	You definately want to clear your painted on stripes. If not, that edge of the stripe you can feel will, over time, start to flake and peel. Mine are clear coated and you can't feel that line. My .02 __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

04-07-2010, 06:33 AM	#4
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	Just had mine painted on Black Granite Metallic rallies over IOM---With the 3 coats of clear, you can not feel any edges. I had vinyl stripes on my 2002 SS and yes they are less expensive but they don't compare to paint--Take it for what its worth, I had both. BTW pictures of the process are in my link __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

04-07-2010, 06:48 AM	#5
HALFFAST Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 249	I have no stripes currently but I have had vinyl and painted on previous vehicles. If you can afford painted it's absolutely the way to go without question. Make sure your happy with the color choice before you do it though. __________________ it's my shell I'm the turtle

04-07-2010, 06:52 AM	#7
acatlover13 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro IOM/IO Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lynn Haven, Florida Posts: 3,054 View My Garage	Mine were painted, wet sanded, then cleared over. These cost me $800 (as opposed to the $750 factory vinyl....seemed like a no brainer). __________________ ECC on Facebook 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM, IO interior, Custom Striping, Razzi body kit ADM CAI w/scoop/Dynatech Headers & Hi-Flow Cats/Solo Performance Exhaust, FTI 3600 Stall/Comp Cams custom grind cam/LS3 conversion/FAST 102 Intake

04-07-2010, 03:49 AM	#2
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	White with the orange stripes (AKA pacecar) would look cool. The drawback that most people don't realize about Vinyl is that they will fade, shrink, and check over time. The highest quality vinyl is only guaranteed for 8 years. Vinyl stripes also will be a PITA to wax around as there is an edge. Also, don't get the wax on the vinyl... it will look like crap. Paint is perminant, and will be as shiny as the car. By applying clear on top, the colored stripes can be lightly sanded so there is no edge. Clear coat will cost more, due to extra materials and labor to apply and prep. The Vinyl can be removed without damaging the vehicle. Cost is anywhere from 600 - 2000 (or more) for painted stripes... you want a quality auto body shop to do the work. you get what you pay for... I had my vinyl stripes removed, and my auto body shop painted on an Ice white pearl color for the rally stripes, followed by clear. They should be done painting and clearing the car tonight...

04-07-2010, 06:51 AM	#6
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,160 View My Garage	Mine are painted on, and burried in clear. They look awesome. I saw too many show cars with peeling corners on the stripes at car shows.

04-07-2010, 07:10 AM	#8
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	Painted if you can afford it. Just make sure you get a good painter and make sure you are there to approve the final taping prior to paint. __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

04-07-2010, 07:27 AM	#9
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	Painted without a doubt. Mine were painted,cleared,than sanded and buffed to match the rest of the factory clear to make everything blend together. Complete trunk lid and hood were cleared. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

04-07-2010, 07:33 AM	#10
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	. Attached Images __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

04-07-2010, 07:35 AM	#11
GB EB Drives: 2014 Stingray 2LT/Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NAS PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	I'm sold! Painted it is.

04-07-2010, 11:24 AM	#12
jabbar Drives: 300C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 153	Awesome! thanks for your input guys. I'll be going with painted for sure. How much time do I have to remove the factory stripes with no issues?

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