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LDGn63 · 06-07-2009, 11:17 PM

Well I've done it and i'm glad i did. waited for the long stripes

for only 259 bux from VinylGraphics.net if figured i would give it a go by myself. (the guys at VG were GREAT to me)
here are the results... i can go into details if anyone would like.

it took me about 4 hours working alone (1 hour a day after work)
i have no experience with vinyl but was very pleased with the kit and results.

just thought i would share with those of you out there on the fence!

ADDED: I just got info from the manufacturer that says not to use any "Carnauba based Wax"... so watch out for those little Carnauba's running across the road if you get these stripes! (watch out for skunks too)

slick rick · 06-07-2009, 11:26 PM

Wow, awesome

FLYNNZL1 · 06-07-2009, 11:50 PM

looks great

hb-rocks · 06-07-2009, 11:58 PM

easy peasy lemon squeeze?

looks lemony fresh too!

rockyz1980 · 06-08-2009, 12:39 AM

looks great.

jr_hoyt · 06-08-2009, 12:46 AM

Looks great, but do you mind posting some information about the actual process? I've never worked with decals before, but wouldn't mind figuring it out if it isn't too tough. Thanks in advance!

*The_Blur* · 06-08-2009, 01:18 AM

That looks shockingly clean for a home install. I've never seen such a clean install from someone who ordered online and had no past experience with vinyl.

GMtothecore · 06-08-2009, 01:21 AM

very nice....that's something else for me to consider now.....ughhh. lol Thanks for the pics.

SScattergunSS · 06-08-2009, 06:23 AM

My friend, from what I see, you did a heck of a job! If you truly had no prior experience, then you are a better man than me, because I wouldn't even have undertaken the task all by myself!

By the way, those are the right stripes for these Camaros!!!

LDGn63 · 06-08-2009, 07:20 AM

Thanks all! you are too kind.
I guess maybe i lied about the prior experience... i did the gills a week before! ;-)
the gills were done wet... but the rally's were done dry.
(more on that later)
i will say although this is my first vinyl attempt... i am a certified car nut and have done just about EVERYthing else to do with a car including paint/ bodywork, engine, fab, etc, at the hobbyist level.
i will try and write something up as soon as i can.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 06-08-2009, 07:35 AM

Excellent install, man! And those graphics look to be of outstanding quality and craftsmanship. There doesn't seem to be a smidgeon of yellow ANYWHERE, even inside the mailslot! Do they extend under the piece inside the mail slot or just short of it?

What a great alternative to painting, these graphics look just as good as most of the painted BB stripes!

Ranger 75 · 06-08-2009, 07:59 AM

You are a true artist. If I had tried to put the on, people would ask if a monkey did it.

Primus · 06-08-2009, 09:45 AM

that looks awesome. Can you post some pictures that aren't so close?

Ristaze · 06-08-2009, 11:31 AM

Can you explain more in detail about how you did the rear with the spoiler?
Thanks in Advance.

06-07-2009, 11:17 PM	#1
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	home install of VinylGraphics.net Bumblebee Stripes. Well I've done it and i'm glad i did. waited for the long stripes for only 259 bux from VinylGraphics.net if figured i would give it a go by myself. (the guys at VG were GREAT to me) here are the results... i can go into details if anyone would like. it took me about 4 hours working alone (1 hour a day after work) i have no experience with vinyl but was very pleased with the kit and results. just thought i would share with those of you out there on the fence! ADDED: I just got info from the manufacturer that says not to use any "Carnauba based Wax"... so watch out for those little Carnauba's running across the road if you get these stripes! (watch out for skunks too) Attached Images __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612 Last edited by LDGn63; 06-10-2009 at 01:56 PM.

06-07-2009, 11:26 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	Wow, awesome __________________

06-07-2009, 11:50 PM	#3
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	looks great __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

06-08-2009, 12:46 AM	#6
jr_hoyt J-Rock Drives: 2001 Yellow Ford Focus Join Date: May 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 121	Looks great, but do you mind posting some information about the actual process? I've never worked with decals before, but wouldn't mind figuring it out if it isn't too tough. Thanks in advance! __________________ My current ride: 2001 Ford Focus, ZX-3, Banana Yellow My future ride: 2010 2LT, w/ RS, Rally Yellow w/ black rally stripes; Order # NKMNP5 DESTINY?! I THINK SO!!!

06-08-2009, 01:18 AM	#7
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	That looks shockingly clean for a home install. I've never seen such a clean install from someone who ordered online and had no past experience with vinyl. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

06-07-2009, 11:58 PM	#4
hb-rocks Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HB CA Posts: 567	easy peasy lemon squeeze? looks lemony fresh too!

06-08-2009, 12:39 AM	#5
rockyz1980 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: SS/RS RallyYellow/BlackStripes Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Balboa, CA Posts: 219 View My Garage	looks great.

06-08-2009, 01:21 AM	#8
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	very nice....that's something else for me to consider now.....ughhh. lol Thanks for the pics. __________________

06-08-2009, 06:23 AM	#9
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	My friend, from what I see, you did a heck of a job! If you truly had no prior experience, then you are a better man than me, because I wouldn't even have undertaken the task all by myself! By the way, those are the right stripes for these Camaros!!! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

06-08-2009, 07:20 AM	#10
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 538 View My Garage	Thanks all! you are too kind. I guess maybe i lied about the prior experience... i did the gills a week before! ;-) the gills were done wet... but the rally's were done dry. (more on that later) i will say although this is my first vinyl attempt... i am a certified car nut and have done just about EVERYthing else to do with a car including paint/ bodywork, engine, fab, etc, at the hobbyist level. i will try and write something up as soon as i can. __________________ Why oh Why? Windshield=10" vertical mirror= 3 7/8" (that's almost 4") vertical that means that the mirror is 38.75% the size of the vertical windshield... it sure seems like the ratio could be better... just sayin.... our collective MIRROR patch: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24612

06-08-2009, 07:35 AM	#11
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	Excellent install, man! And those graphics look to be of outstanding quality and craftsmanship. There doesn't seem to be a smidgeon of yellow ANYWHERE, even inside the mailslot! Do they extend under the piece inside the mail slot or just short of it? What a great alternative to painting, these graphics look just as good as most of the painted BB stripes!

06-08-2009, 07:59 AM	#12
Ranger 75 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 286	You are a true artist. If I had tried to put the on, people would ask if a monkey did it.

06-08-2009, 09:45 AM	#13
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	that looks awesome. Can you post some pictures that aren't so close? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

06-08-2009, 11:31 AM	#14
Ristaze Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Jersey Posts: 75 View My Garage	Can you explain more in detail about how you did the rear with the spoiler? Thanks in Advance.

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