CGM w/ black or chrome license plate frame, what do you think? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Matt'sSS · 07-08-2009, 12:24 PM

So... waiting for the car... got nothing better to do in the mean time but order goodies... help me pick my license plate frame color

So, I'm getting a CGM SS RS, and looking through all the pictures it looks like pretty much everyone has either the frame that came from the dealer or none at all (good advertising for them I'm sure, but for shame on you all for not getting your car some jewelery!

)

Not looking for specific frame recommendations, I already know what I'm getting, just cant decide on chrome or black.

And the reasoning is...

I would not even think chrome on this car but the tail light lenses have chrome trim, as does the badging on the back of the car, so it would not be totally out of place. I'm not going for a flashy ride, but I'm not opposed to a little more chrome since it's already there.

Black seems to be what's on everyone else's car (and it looks fine) but it's on everyone else car.

The cars I've seen with no plate frame the plate just looks too big, so I'm 1/2 wondering if a chrome frame would have the same effect, just too much light/bright in a dark bumper.

I live in FL and have the normal FL plate, there's slim chance that will change with FL's rediclous charges for a different one.

Yes, I'm over-analyzing everything, it's this dam Camaro bug!

I know, I know, the correct answer is C: a Black chrome plate frame, but they don't make one in the type I'm looking for

Thanks for your input!

For reference : no frame

Chrome frame

Black frame

3BVert · 07-08-2009, 12:30 PM

I vote black. I see what you're saying about the chrome, but i still say black.

My 2 cents

Matt'sSS · 07-08-2009, 12:32 PM

Dont forget to vote!

Thanks!

Matt'sSS · 07-08-2009, 03:22 PM

Thanks to whatever admin moved this for me. I thought about putting it in here instead of General but figured it wasnt really new pictures/spy/media, and was more of a modification question. But I guess it would get chalked up to things more like stripes & wheels

Thank you!

And thank you to everyone who has voted, I appreciate your input! Looks like black by a landslide so far, that's kind of surprising to me, but what I was leaning towards anyway.

big_dog · 07-08-2009, 03:35 PM

I think you should match it with the stripes. If you aren't getting stripes or getting black stripes you should go with black, but if you get white stripes, you should get chrome. Just my thoughts.

Aaron1121 · 07-08-2009, 03:47 PM

I was thinking about this frame..... but $45 for a frame is a little much. I'm still debating also....

http://www.high-end-motorsports.com/...ate-frame.html

Matt'sSS · 07-08-2009, 03:55 PM

No stripes planned

kozzmo49 · 07-08-2009, 03:55 PM

did you really make a poll about the color of license plate frame you should get lol?? You cant decide that on your own!? come on now man!

DDustiNN · 07-08-2009, 04:01 PM

Chrome will go better with the chrome border on the tail lights... just saying...

Matt'sSS · 07-08-2009, 04:01 PM

I could, but I'm afraid of what I'd start shopping for it next if I blew through this one quickly!

Matt'sSS · 07-08-2009, 04:02 PM

Ooohohohhhhhh and chrome catches up!

keepontrukkin · 07-11-2009, 08:08 PM

Black License Plate Frame... and have the chrome tail light bezels painted black...

Deeboe · 07-11-2009, 08:43 PM

who cares about the frame. I have a CGM SS and the chrome is fine doesnt matter either way black or chrome you cant go wrong. CGM is the best color IMO
the rear light bezels are chrome mines blend well 2 gether.

Matt'sSS · 07-11-2009, 09:19 PM

Well I finally voted a couple days ago. I was the 11th person to vote chrome, right after I ordered the frame

What sealed the deal was the actual plate. I was originally thinking I was going to go with the standard FL oranges plate (some orange & green, but mostly white, which I would have got a black frame for), but then I saw a nice dark plate I liked. So with a dark plate the chrome should go well (like the chrome around the lights & emblems) plus I found a thinner frame that will work well, so it's not too much chrome. Hopefully it will look as good on the car as it does in my head

Now... If I can just explain to the wife the $145 in the account for a plate frame to a car I don't have yet

View Poll Results: What color of license plate frame do you think looks best on CGM?
Black! Super Sport stealthmode!	40	71.43%
Chrome! Bling bling baby!	16	28.57%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

07-08-2009, 12:24 PM	#1
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	CGM w/ black or chrome license plate frame, what do you think? So... waiting for the car... got nothing better to do in the mean time but order goodies... help me pick my license plate frame color So, I'm getting a CGM SS RS, and looking through all the pictures it looks like pretty much everyone has either the frame that came from the dealer or none at all (good advertising for them I'm sure, but for shame on you all for not getting your car some jewelery! ) Not looking for specific frame recommendations, I already know what I'm getting, just cant decide on chrome or black. And the reasoning is... I would not even think chrome on this car but the tail light lenses have chrome trim, as does the badging on the back of the car, so it would not be totally out of place. I'm not going for a flashy ride, but I'm not opposed to a little more chrome since it's already there. Black seems to be what's on everyone else's car (and it looks fine) but it's on everyone else car. The cars I've seen with no plate frame the plate just looks too big, so I'm 1/2 wondering if a chrome frame would have the same effect, just too much light/bright in a dark bumper. I live in FL and have the normal FL plate, there's slim chance that will change with FL's rediclous charges for a different one. Yes, I'm over-analyzing everything, it's this dam Camaro bug! I know, I know, the correct answer is C: a Black chrome plate frame, but they don't make one in the type I'm looking for Thanks for your input! For reference : no frame Chrome frame Black frame

07-08-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
3BVert Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 380 View My Garage	I vote black. I see what you're saying about the chrome, but i still say black. My 2 cents __________________ 2SS/RS Red Jewel Tintcoat 6-Speed Automatic

07-11-2009, 08:43 PM	#13
Deeboe Bowtie, FOR LIFE!!!! Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS SW/IOM Interrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Where ever Uncle Sam Places me... Posts: 512	who cares about the frame. I have a CGM SS and the chrome is fine doesnt matter either way black or chrome you cant go wrong. CGM is the best color IMO the rear light bezels are chrome mines blend well 2 gether. __________________ 2SS/RS Summit White M6 Current: 2011 SW 2SS/RS M6 Fast!!! 70 Chevelle SS (sold) Still kicking myself! 2010 CGM SS/RS A6 (RIP) one pissed SS right there!!!!

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07-08-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	Dont forget to vote! Thanks!

07-08-2009, 03:22 PM	#4
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	Thanks to whatever admin moved this for me. I thought about putting it in here instead of General but figured it wasnt really new pictures/spy/media, and was more of a modification question. But I guess it would get chalked up to things more like stripes & wheels Thank you! And thank you to everyone who has voted, I appreciate your input! Looks like black by a landslide so far, that's kind of surprising to me, but what I was leaning towards anyway.

07-08-2009, 03:35 PM	#5
big_dog Future Z28 Owner. Drives: Future Camaro Owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 239 View My Garage	I think you should match it with the stripes. If you aren't getting stripes or getting black stripes you should go with black, but if you get white stripes, you should get chrome. Just my thoughts.

07-08-2009, 03:47 PM	#6
Aaron1121 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: . Posts: 80	I was thinking about this frame..... but $45 for a frame is a little much. I'm still debating also.... http://www.high-end-motorsports.com/...ate-frame.html

07-08-2009, 03:55 PM	#7
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	No stripes planned

07-08-2009, 03:55 PM	#8
kozzmo49 Drives: 2010 camaro ss rs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 407	did you really make a poll about the color of license plate frame you should get lol?? You cant decide that on your own!? come on now man!

07-08-2009, 04:01 PM	#9
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	Chrome will go better with the chrome border on the tail lights... just saying...

07-08-2009, 04:02 PM	#11
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	Ooohohohhhhhh and chrome catches up!

07-11-2009, 08:08 PM	#12
keepontrukkin Drives: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 104	Black License Plate Frame... and have the chrome tail light bezels painted black...

07-11-2009, 09:19 PM	#14
Matt'sSS From 2 door to 5 door Drives: C5 Vert->CGM SS RS M6->SRT8 Magnum Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 600 View My Garage	Well I finally voted a couple days ago. I was the 11th person to vote chrome, right after I ordered the frame What sealed the deal was the actual plate. I was originally thinking I was going to go with the standard FL oranges plate (some orange & green, but mostly white, which I would have got a black frame for), but then I saw a nice dark plate I liked. So with a dark plate the chrome should go well (like the chrome around the lights & emblems) plus I found a thinner frame that will work well, so it's not too much chrome. Hopefully it will look as good on the car as it does in my head Now... If I can just explain to the wife the $145 in the account for a plate frame to a car I don't have yet