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69er · 10-17-2008, 10:24 AM

My Camaro order includes the dealer installed rally stripes. My dealer is balking at that idea. He was pretty much up front in saying he wasn't sure if they could do a good a job as the factory. He told me of trouble with installing stripes on a corvette before. He started saying that he could give me the stripes and infered that that I or someone else install them.

I also asked them if the stripes were warrantied for the 3/36 factory warranty. They never gave me a positive answer. You know how they can talk and talk without saying anything! I left that day without any resolution as I figured there is time to work this out.

Anyway, any suggestions to ensure I get a good stipe job? I know if I'm not satisfied with their work I am entitled to a restripe. I can just see the whole situation getting ugly...

Maybe they can farm it out to someone else.

Larry

TomServo · 10-17-2008, 10:39 AM

I predict this will be a major source of irritation for new Camaro buyers. We are not going to accept anything less than perfection. There will be flaws just by the nature of this option and I fear all sorts of misery for new buyers.

Good luck to folks who opt for the dealer installed stripes.

Evotion · 10-17-2008, 10:40 AM

I flat out told the dealer... "not that I don't trust you, but I will have the factory do it". He laughed and said he understood.

I myself probably would have held off on the stripes, if they hadn't been available in the right color.

The_Stache · 10-17-2008, 10:40 AM

Just as an FYI.. the striping price includes the dealer installation. If the dealer wont install it (and I would be happy that a dealer would say this upfront instead of trying and screwing it) Make sure you negotiate a new price on the stripes, because that's money you will have to pay to have someone else install them.

JJ#48Racing · 10-17-2008, 10:51 AM

If I were you I'd order the stripes seperately, without the installation included in the price. Then take them and your car to a shop that specializes in vinyl applications. You're much more likely to be satisfied with the results that way.

USA1Camaro · 10-17-2008, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diarmadhi

Just as an FYI.. the striping price includes the dealer installation. If the dealer wont install it (and I would be happy that a dealer would say this upfront instead of trying and screwing it) Make sure you negotiate a new price on the stripes, because that's money you will have to pay to have someone else install them.

That's a very good point. We need to find out the price of installation added into the strip package.

mandra · 10-17-2008, 12:18 PM

I'm thinkin if I need to get em put on at a external shop maybe just get them painted at a shop.

themossman · 10-17-2008, 01:04 PM

Yep...I'm still waiting on more info re: factory stripes.

One of my 'to dos' over the next couple of month is to get estimates for having them painted on.

OldTimer · 10-17-2008, 02:24 PM

I am holding off on the stripes for mine. I want to see what someone else's car looks like with them first. Then, I will gladly pay the extra to get them painted on to avoid all of the issues with the vinyl application.

Sierra · 10-17-2008, 02:40 PM

Question, Can you wax vinyl stripes?

djpheer · 10-17-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evotion

I flat out told the dealer... "not that I don't trust you, but I will have the factory do it". He laughed and said he understood.

I myself probably would have held off on the stripes, if they hadn't been available in the right color.

Black stripes like the ones you have listed for order are not an option from the factory. Those will be dealer installed only.

Hylton · 10-17-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evotion

I flat out told the dealer... "not that I don't trust you, but I will have the factory do it". He laughed and said he understood.

I myself probably would have held off on the stripes, if they hadn't been available in the right color.

The factory will only be doing Cyber Grey and White Rally stripes if you ordered a 2LT or a 2SS. Otherwise, it's the dealer who is supposed to do it. One other thing, the dealers cost of installing the stripes is included in the price you pay so if they don't do it, better get some kind of discount.

10-17-2008, 02:56 PM

i spoke with 2 dealers both dont want nothing to do with stripes .they are not set up for quality and perfection and that was from both owners and general managers. one bubble is less then perfection.im going with factory stripes..factory stripes from gm is that they find a outside company to do there work .in a clean facility with professionals. this was told to me by a friend who owns 6 corvettes .im pretty sure he knows his stuff

GameOver620 · 10-17-2008, 03:18 PM

I thought the factory is only installing cyber gray or white hood and hockey stripes not rally stripes

10-17-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
69er Drives: 69 Z/28 , 83 Z/28 (L69), 10 2SS CGM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico Posts: 281	Potential Problems With Dealer Installed Stripes My Camaro order includes the dealer installed rally stripes. My dealer is balking at that idea. He was pretty much up front in saying he wasn't sure if they could do a good a job as the factory. He told me of trouble with installing stripes on a corvette before. He started saying that he could give me the stripes and infered that that I or someone else install them. I also asked them if the stripes were warrantied for the 3/36 factory warranty. They never gave me a positive answer. You know how they can talk and talk without saying anything! I left that day without any resolution as I figured there is time to work this out. Anyway, any suggestions to ensure I get a good stipe job? I know if I'm not satisfied with their work I am entitled to a restripe. I can just see the whole situation getting ugly... Maybe they can farm it out to someone else. Larry

10-17-2008, 02:40 PM	#10
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,049	Question, Can you wax vinyl stripes? __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

10-17-2008, 02:56 PM	#13
mrpre10der Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	as i said before . my tread keep getting moved i spoke with 2 dealers both dont want nothing to do with stripes .they are not set up for quality and perfection and that was from both owners and general managers. one bubble is less then perfection.im going with factory stripes..factory stripes from gm is that they find a outside company to do there work .in a clean facility with professionals. this was told to me by a friend who owns 6 corvettes .im pretty sure he knows his stuff

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10-17-2008, 10:39 AM	#2
TomServo Drives: 2007 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Swansea IL Posts: 727	I predict this will be a major source of irritation for new Camaro buyers. We are not going to accept anything less than perfection. There will be flaws just by the nature of this option and I fear all sorts of misery for new buyers. Good luck to folks who opt for the dealer installed stripes.

10-17-2008, 10:40 AM	#3
Evotion Warehouse 13 Survivor!!!! Drives: '13 ZL1 - 69' Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 802 View My Garage	I flat out told the dealer... "not that I don't trust you, but I will have the factory do it". He laughed and said he understood. I myself probably would have held off on the stripes, if they hadn't been available in the right color.

10-17-2008, 10:40 AM	#4
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	Just as an FYI.. the striping price includes the dealer installation. If the dealer wont install it (and I would be happy that a dealer would say this upfront instead of trying and screwing it) Make sure you negotiate a new price on the stripes, because that's money you will have to pay to have someone else install them. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

10-17-2008, 10:51 AM	#5
JJ#48Racing Drives: 1998 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,115	If I were you I'd order the stripes seperately, without the installation included in the price. Then take them and your car to a shop that specializes in vinyl applications. You're much more likely to be satisfied with the results that way.

10-17-2008, 12:18 PM	#7
mandra Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 54	I'm thinkin if I need to get em put on at a external shop maybe just get them painted at a shop.

10-17-2008, 01:04 PM	#8
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	Yep...I'm still waiting on more info re: factory stripes. One of my 'to dos' over the next couple of month is to get estimates for having them painted on.

10-17-2008, 02:24 PM	#9
OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	I am holding off on the stripes for mine. I want to see what someone else's car looks like with them first. Then, I will gladly pay the extra to get them painted on to avoid all of the issues with the vinyl application.

10-17-2008, 03:18 PM	#14
GameOver620 Drives: 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rockland County, NY Posts: 179	I thought the factory is only installing cyber gray or white hood and hockey stripes not rally stripes