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Johnnyp65 · 03-21-2008, 08:10 PM

I'm looking forward to buying a Camaro, and when i saw the movie Transformers, i thought that the gold was pretty nice. if you have any other color suggestions, please let me know

*DGthe3* · 03-21-2008, 11:57 PM

Well, there are a couple things. There is a photoshop thread with just about every colour out there. And there is another thread with a semi accurate list of Camaro colours, with renderings of each. I say semi-accurate because some won't be offered and there will be some others that aren't on the list.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-22-2008, 12:17 AM

and the bumblebee gold will not be offered to the public

K. Phil · 03-22-2008, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

and the bumblebee gold will not be offered to the public

I'm just wondering, how much does it cost to get a good paint job done to a car, like a Camaro? (and hopefully something above MAACO.) I'm only curious, because if Chevy says they're putting 100,000 Camaros on the road, I at least want mine to look a little more unique, without ricering it up of course.

And anyway, the Bumble Bee yellow is a great color that not many people will have, but will recognize.

The_Stache · 03-22-2008, 12:57 PM

A full body, including joins, under hood, in door panels ect can cost upwards of $8000.00+ (depending on shop) a color like the gold yellow that bumblebee was is something upwards of $10,000.00+ due to the multiple layers and metal flakes in it. Go look at what a lot of the mustang guys are paying to have stripes put on (to replace vinyl stripes). They are spending about $1200.00-1500.00 for just the stripe, and then an additional $1000ish if they want clear coat over them.

Paint isn't cheap... especially if its done right.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-22-2008, 02:52 PM

what diarmadhi said.

and if you are switching to a completely new color, you are going to spend even more as doing the under body and engine bay will get even more expensive. ive got a friend in Kansas who will be doing my car next year going from polo green to the blue/black combo thats in my sig. he's doing it for 5k but my engine will be out of the car getting built up so it will make things a lil easier on him (and my pocketbook)

Phantasm · 03-22-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

and the bumblebee gold will not be offered to the public

Wow, I must have been in a cave somewhere, I totally missed hearing this. Bummer.

TheMadHatter99 · 03-22-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

Wow, I must have been in a cave somewhere, I totally missed hearing this. Bummer.

I don't think it has been stated definitely. But it's just too cost preventive to offer it. As was stated above, it's a $10k paint job.

Although they probably will offer some yellow color, and probably black stripes as well.

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-22-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantasm

Wow, I must have been in a cave somewhere, I totally missed hearing this. Bummer.

more than likely...you've only been on here majorly since this month...

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Originally Posted by TheMadHatter99

I don't think it has been stated definitely. But it's just too cost preventive to offer it. As was stated above, it's a $10k paint job.

Although they probably will offer some yellow color, and probably black stripes as well.

i think after the second transformers movie comes out next summer, GM will begin to paint the cars that color for an extra price, or offer a BB camaro package (more than just the 3 that are offered for the contest)

just my $0.02

*TAG UR IT* · 03-23-2008, 12:46 AM

It was stated that GM will build only 3 Camaros in Bumblebee trim w/ that color. Those are the ones that will be given away by GM.

I'm 99% sure that paint won't be offered.

K. Phil · 03-23-2008, 02:17 AM

Thanks for the info, diarmadhi. I must be the one living under a rock, I had no idea a Bumblebee paint job would be that costly.

Hopefully the color selection that's made available will suit my needs. I certainly love the Hugger Orange that the concept 'Vert is in, so I may go with that if none of the others suit my tastes.

And plus, I would rather spend that extra $8k for the real deal V8, and save the paint job for after I had the car for 25 years.

Jeff · 03-23-2008, 05:34 AM

Even if GM doesn't offer the "Bumble Bee" colors.. you know tons of people are going to take their Z\28's & SS's to get it painted so. I would almost be tempted to do it too.. Only if I didn't love red cars so much

melvin · 03-27-2008, 02:09 AM

I'd like to see some sort of bronze. similar to what's in my signature...but i doubt we'll see anything like that.

lafountain · 03-27-2008, 10:54 AM

I am gonna go with some shade of red more than likely.

03-21-2008, 08:10 PM	#1
Johnnyp65 GM Fan Drives: 2009 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 15 View My Garage	Camaro Color??? I'm looking forward to buying a Camaro, and when i saw the movie Transformers, i thought that the gold was pretty nice. if you have any other color suggestions, please let me know __________________ History has never been so interesting.

03-21-2008, 11:57 PM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Well, there are a couple things. There is a photoshop thread with just about every colour out there. And there is another thread with a semi accurate list of Camaro colours, with renderings of each. I say semi-accurate because some won't be offered and there will be some others that aren't on the list. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

03-22-2008, 12:57 PM	#5
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	A full body, including joins, under hood, in door panels ect can cost upwards of $8000.00+ (depending on shop) a color like the gold yellow that bumblebee was is something upwards of $10,000.00+ due to the multiple layers and metal flakes in it. Go look at what a lot of the mustang guys are paying to have stripes put on (to replace vinyl stripes). They are spending about $1200.00-1500.00 for just the stripe, and then an additional $1000ish if they want clear coat over them. Paint isn't cheap... especially if its done right. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

03-23-2008, 02:17 AM	#11
K. Phil Drives: Dodge Intrepid Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Camden, NJ Posts: 19	Thanks for the info, diarmadhi. I must be the one living under a rock, I had no idea a Bumblebee paint job would be that costly. Hopefully the color selection that's made available will suit my needs. I certainly love the Hugger Orange that the concept 'Vert is in, so I may go with that if none of the others suit my tastes. And plus, I would rather spend that extra $8k for the real deal V8, and save the paint job for after I had the car for 25 years. __________________

03-23-2008, 05:34 AM	#12
Jeff ~ANTI-FORD~ Drives: Cadillac CTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 608	Even if GM doesn't offer the "Bumble Bee" colors.. you know tons of people are going to take their Z\28's & SS's to get it painted so. I would almost be tempted to do it too.. Only if I didn't love red cars so much __________________ My Z28 sorry guys.. sold Camaro and got a Cadillac CTS, waiting for a few years to get a 2010 SS used ;]

03-23-2008, 12:46 AM	#10
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	It was stated that GM will build only 3 Camaros in Bumblebee trim w/ that color. Those are the ones that will be given away by GM. I'm 99% sure that paint won't be offered.

03-27-2008, 02:09 AM	#13
melvin Drives: 2007 Ducati 1098, 1980 FJ40 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 8	I'd like to see some sort of bronze. similar to what's in my signature...but i doubt we'll see anything like that. __________________

03-27-2008, 10:54 AM	#14
lafountain Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington Park, MD Posts: 887	I am gonna go with some shade of red more than likely. __________________ Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool. I bought a car, turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?

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