Pick your Camaro colors here. (Paint Chip Photos) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Captain Awesome · 01-03-2009, 12:45 PM

Ladies and gentlemen,

I have gotten my hands on an official Camaro Paint Chip Card and after MANY days of bad weather I finally managed to get out into the sun and take some photos of the colors in what I think is the most important lighting conditions possible.

I set up in an empty field because trees and buildings were reflecting on the chips in my first photos, and it was windy so I had to tape the chips to a cardboard box with some weight in it so it wouldn't blow away. I did freeze my butt off.

The paint chips were photographed from various angles with two cameras, a Casio Exilim and a Canon EOS DSLR. The white balance was set for sunny daylight and I think the true colors come through on my monitor.

Enjoy!!!

Note... the last two images were taken with an overcast sky for comparison to a cloudy day.

I also have the full resolution images in closer detail if anyone thinks they want a bigger closeup of a color. Tell me which image and which color you want zoomed in. I think seeing them side-by-side is better though.

camaropete · 01-03-2009, 12:47 PM

There is another thread that already has the pictures. EDIT: here's the thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10622

Mods, might want to merge.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 01-03-2009, 12:58 PM

This thread shows them in all possible lightings, though, so that's good!

*The_Blur* · 01-03-2009, 01:00 PM

That CGM looks good in all lights. I'm staying with that.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-03-2009, 01:03 PM

CGM!!

It's the closest I can get to black without having to obsessively clean it every day.

Captain Awesome · 01-03-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nUcLeArEnVoY

This thread shows them in all possible lightings, though, so that's good!

That's what I'm talking about!!!!

Notice that some of the colors (RJT and IBM) really darken up in the different lights and angles. I don't know if you can see it but it looks like IBM, RJT, and IOM have a much smaller/finer fleck in them than do SIM, ABM, and CGM!

Koru · 01-03-2009, 01:58 PM

I like the different angles

Legend · 01-03-2009, 02:05 PM

I sticking with SIM and black rally stripes...saw a Dodge Bumble Bee truck today out driving that was silver with the black stripes and it just confirms it's exactly what I am wanting!

Good pics and great angles and all!!

ArcAngel · 01-03-2009, 02:13 PM

this just adds more colors to the already hard decision uggggh I havent ordered yet and right now Rally yellow is in first then CGM and white tied with aqua ugggh and dont forget inferno orange

undeadswamp · 01-03-2009, 02:38 PM

Inferno Orange seems to be looking better all the time. Looks pretty orange to me in most of these pics.

ArcAngel · 01-03-2009, 02:41 PM

Although the yellow pops in all different lighting unlike most of the other colors that dull in the dark

GTAwheelman · 01-03-2009, 02:44 PM

well i thought i was going with victory red, but in these pics it looks too dark of red. now i cant decided if i want black or CGM now.

i might go with CGM since black is a bitch to take care of.

StarkyLuv · 01-03-2009, 03:15 PM

The more I see IBM, the happier I am with the choice.

Captain Awesome · 01-03-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarkyLuv

The more I see IBM, the happier I am with the choice.

It looks really dark in dim lighting. On a rainy day you'd swear it was black.

Ry4nVan · 01-03-2009, 03:49 PM

Great job! I really like the different lighting.

Funny how my dealer didn't even know a thing about these paint chip colors when I asked them... yet we have someone able to post all of them in different lighting online for us to enjoy. The power of technology. Thanks again!

ZombieEatsYou · 01-03-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

Although the yellow pops in all different lighting unlike most of the other colors that dull in the dark

StarkyLuv · 01-03-2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

It looks really dark in dim lighting. On a rainy day you'd swear it was black.

That's why I like it. My original color was black. IBM gives you the darkness of black with the pop and sparkle of blue. It's like having two colors in one.

bluecobaltkid · 01-03-2009, 04:51 PM

Do you have a up close picture of the aqua blue??

Captain Awesome · 01-03-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluecobaltkid

Do you have a up close picture of the aqua blue??

Can you tell me which of the above views is the one with the lighting you want to see the ABM in?

EllwynX · 01-03-2009, 05:17 PM

I received a copy of the color chips today also. I like your pics very much. The lighting really shows them off.

Silver Ice Metallic looks AMAZING in those pics. I knew I'd love Silver, but this makes me even happier I chose it.

The name 'Silver Ice' is very fitting. It the full sun it actually looks as if it's made of crushed ice or diamond chips.

And even though I'm not a big fan of blue, that Aqua Blue looks great in person on my chips.

OUR72GTO · 01-03-2009, 06:06 PM

Dealer has none so I bought some off Ebay ....

Could spend a fortune in gas looking.......

THIS WAS FASTER.

This may be the best looking silver GM has done in 30 years.

NAHURRY · 01-03-2009, 06:36 PM

gotta give it to ya captain

, very good job on
putting this together.

Bornin69 · 01-03-2009, 07:30 PM

I was going with Black but now I lean toward Imperial Blue! It's like black but not Black, this may only make sense to me...

Tantalizer43 · 01-03-2009, 07:42 PM

Thanks for doing that, great job!

I'm still sticking with CGM, looks great!

Rodrunner · 01-03-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

CGM!!

It's the closest I can get to black without having to obsessively clean it every day.

Passed a Vette today that I believe was CGM, and it almost made me rethink my black choice. BEAUTIFUL!! But like you say, not the nightmare black is to keep looking clean. Good choice.... still my second.

01-03-2009, 12:45 PM	#1
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,747	Pick your Camaro colors here. (Paint Chip Photos) Ladies and gentlemen, I have gotten my hands on an official Camaro Paint Chip Card and after MANY days of bad weather I finally managed to get out into the sun and take some photos of the colors in what I think is the most important lighting conditions possible. I set up in an empty field because trees and buildings were reflecting on the chips in my first photos, and it was windy so I had to tape the chips to a cardboard box with some weight in it so it wouldn't blow away. I did freeze my butt off. The paint chips were photographed from various angles with two cameras, a Casio Exilim and a Canon EOS DSLR. The white balance was set for sunny daylight and I think the true colors come through on my monitor. Enjoy!!! Note... the last two images were taken with an overcast sky for comparison to a cloudy day. I also have the full resolution images in closer detail if anyone thinks they want a bigger closeup of a color. Tell me which image and which color you want zoomed in. I think seeing them side-by-side is better though. Attached Images Last edited by Captain Awesome; 01-12-2009 at 09:07 PM.

01-03-2009, 12:47 PM	#2
camaropete I love crepes Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,313 View My Garage	There is another thread that already has the pictures. EDIT: here's the thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10622 Mods, might want to merge. __________________

01-03-2009, 12:58 PM	#3
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: people crazy. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 2,952 View My Garage	This thread shows them in all possible lightings, though, so that's good! __________________ MY CAMARO

01-03-2009, 01:00 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,713	That CGM looks good in all lights. I'm staying with that. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

01-03-2009, 01:03 PM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: Carbon Metallic 2003 GMC Envoy SLE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 26,035 View My Garage	CGM!! It's the closest I can get to black without having to obsessively clean it every day. __________________ FenwickHockey65's GM Thread! 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2003 GMC Envoy SLE 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab

01-03-2009, 01:58 PM	#7
Koru Drives: 201? Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MD Posts: 103	I like the different angles __________________ Last edited by Koru; 01-03-2009 at 03:19 PM.

01-03-2009, 02:05 PM	#8
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,625 View My Garage	I sticking with SIM and black rally stripes...saw a Dodge Bumble Bee truck today out driving that was silver with the black stripes and it just confirms it's exactly what I am wanting! Good pics and great angles and all!!

01-03-2009, 02:13 PM	#9
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,873	this just adds more colors to the already hard decision uggggh I havent ordered yet and right now Rally yellow is in first then CGM and white tied with aqua ugggh and dont forget inferno orange

01-03-2009, 02:38 PM	#10
undeadswamp Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 94	Inferno Orange seems to be looking better all the time. Looks pretty orange to me in most of these pics.

01-03-2009, 02:41 PM	#11
ArcAngel Drives: 07 Black Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manalapan-NJ Posts: 2,873	Although the yellow pops in all different lighting unlike most of the other colors that dull in the dark

01-03-2009, 02:44 PM	#12
GTAwheelman Drives: 1985 Camaro Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: IL Posts: 187 View My Garage	well i thought i was going with victory red, but in these pics it looks too dark of red. now i cant decided if i want black or CGM now. i might go with CGM since black is a bitch to take care of.

01-03-2009, 03:15 PM	#13
StarkyLuv Future 5th Gen Owner Drives: 2006 Chevy Equinox AWD/LT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 412	The more I see IBM, the happier I am with the choice.

01-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#15
Ry4nVan Drives: Currently (Toyota Tacoma) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 288	Great job! I really like the different lighting. Funny how my dealer didn't even know a thing about these paint chip colors when I asked them... yet we have someone able to post all of them in different lighting online for us to enjoy. The power of technology. Thanks again!

01-03-2009, 04:51 PM	#18
bluecobaltkid Res43cue Drives: 2009 Ford Focus SE Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alpha,New Jersey Posts: 151	Do you have a up close picture of the aqua blue?? __________________ 2009 Ford Focus SE Sedan (Amber Gold) Coming Soon:2012 Camaro :flag2:

01-03-2009, 05:17 PM	#20
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,260	I received a copy of the color chips today also. I like your pics very much. The lighting really shows them off. Silver Ice Metallic looks AMAZING in those pics. I knew I'd love Silver, but this makes me even happier I chose it. The name 'Silver Ice' is very fitting. It the full sun it actually looks as if it's made of crushed ice or diamond chips. And even though I'm not a big fan of blue, that Aqua Blue looks great in person on my chips.

01-03-2009, 06:06 PM	#21
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 72 GTO 07 NBS Silverado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,512	Dealer has none so I bought some off Ebay .... Could spend a fortune in gas looking....... THIS WAS FASTER. This may be the best looking silver GM has done in 30 years.

01-03-2009, 06:36 PM	#22
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,422	gotta give it to ya captain, very good job on putting this together.

01-03-2009, 07:30 PM	#23
Bornin69 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 122 View My Garage	I was going with Black but now I lean toward Imperial Blue! It's like black but not Black, this may only make sense to me...

01-03-2009, 07:42 PM	#24
Tantalizer43 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,341	Thanks for doing that, great job! I'm still sticking with CGM, looks great! __________________

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