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mikenmar · 06-22-2009, 10:12 PM

How hard is it to install the rally stripes? If I wanted to buy them aftermarket and install them myself, could the average person do it? What is involved?

thanks

jrhaus76 · 06-22-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mikenmar

How hard is it to install the rally stripes? If I wanted to buy them aftermarket and install them myself, could the average person do it? What is involved?

thanks

I did it on my Miata a hand full of years ago. Not excessively hard but takes time. I would not have been happy with the result if it were on a new Camaro but on a beater auto-x Miata it was ok.

hiway61revisted · 06-22-2009, 10:25 PM

its not hard, but I would still suggest hiring a professional because it does take skills

larietrope · 06-23-2009, 08:04 AM

I installed mine with the help of my son. Definately a 2 man task as you have to be careful and patient pulling the top plastic off slowly as the decal wants to lift as you do.
Working slowly and getting all bubbles out along with exact placement.
We finally just got the plastic off and went back and eyeballed it straight. The stripe decal around the big decal needs to be exact for placement. The rear spoiler has to come off.

LDGn63 · 06-23-2009, 10:51 AM

the brand and style of stripes will be a factor.
I did mine but it WAS TUFF. I have a lot of auto experience incl paint (hobby level)
took me about 4 hours total (piece by piece nightly after work)
seriously think about having a pro do it if you dont live for a challenge
I had to prove to myself that I could!

Hillbilly · 06-23-2009, 02:22 PM

It's harder than it looks, not like putting decals on a window.

Car West Elite · 06-23-2009, 02:48 PM

The stripes can be very difficult to do perfectly. Two man job with experienced people. I would advise to have a professional installer do it for you.

vdevine · 06-23-2009, 08:26 PM

Ok...but do we trust the guy in the dealership? I'm considering having a 3M certified installer do the install. Quote was $200 though vs free from dealer. Note: I'm installing the factory ordered CGM Bonnet with hockey stripes. I'm going 3M Scotchcal rally in silver.

mlee · 06-23-2009, 08:30 PM

I watched the guy do mine... Dealer paid him $150 and it took 1.5hrs. Wouldn't advise trying it yourself.

prfireman · 06-23-2009, 08:33 PM

Just pay someone

TheNetGarage · 06-23-2009, 08:43 PM

Not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of patience and skill, not to mention experience. It is a one man job, but two men would help. Remember, if you screw it up it will cost you more than the cost of install for new pieces...plus the frustration. I am going to be doing these VERY SOON. But you are too far away for me to install for you. I will have Factory kits for around $250, using PREMIUM Vinyl (unlike most guys on Ebay). I will also be offering many colors, just ask.

r0cketdr · 06-23-2009, 08:45 PM

I was tempted to do them myself. I'm glad I didn't. The small stripes (like blackout between the taillights) are straightforward, but the larger stripes are much more difficult. I watched a professional who knew what he was doing, and he was VERY careful, and the results were amazing. This is not the place to cheap out ... find the best and pay them.

robn302 · 06-23-2009, 08:57 PM

Well I will say this ...Its not hard to do if ya have a good enviornment as to do it in ..I have been installing these stripe for several GM dealers In tri state area. If you have any questions feel free to ask ...

Yellow2010 · 06-23-2009, 08:57 PM

Let a professional do it!!!

robn302 · 06-23-2009, 09:01 PM

And a professional can still run into mishaps...I have been doing stripes and graphics for 20+ years and just this past friday I had to reorder a camaro kit

John Farnen · 06-24-2009, 01:31 PM

My dealer does very few stripes, so they had the ford dealer do it sinse they do so many mustangs, they tried for three hours and screwed them up. Fortunately they had ordered a second set, they misplaced my 1st set. My son and I assisted a guy who does TransAm bird hoods. It was tough but turned out great. The spoiler has to come off, 4 bolts and a clip. The hood is the hard part, the trunk and spoiler were easy.

Wild Bill · 06-24-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNetGarage

Not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of patience and skill, not to mention experience. It is a one man job, but two men would help. Remember, if you screw it up it will cost you more than the cost of install for new pieces...plus the frustration. I am going to be doing these VERY SOON. But you are too far away for me to install for you. I will have Factory kits for around $250, using PREMIUM Vinyl (unlike most guys on Ebay). I will also be offering many colors, just ask.

Are you on Long Island? I did not think that I wanted the stripes until I saw some IOM pics with stripes. I may want you to do cyber gray after I have the car. Does the $250 include labor?

Thanks!
WB

Karnage541 · 07-01-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mikenmar

How hard is it to install the rally stripes? If I wanted to buy them aftermarket and install them myself, could the average person do it? What is involved?

thanks

I would say let a pro do it for you. Then you can learn if you really want to on a beater instead of a brand new car.

sheesh · 07-13-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vdevine

Ok...but do we trust the guy in the dealership? I'm considering having a 3M certified installer do the install. Quote was $200 though vs free from dealer. Note: I'm installing the factory ordered CGM Bonnet with hockey stripes. I'm going 3M Scotchcal rally in silver.

most dealers use a local graphic shop to do all their stripes / graphics. if you're unsure, just ask who they use and check out their previous work.. don't be afraid

06-22-2009, 10:12 PM	#1
mikenmar Drives: Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 232	How hard to install rally stripes? How hard is it to install the rally stripes? If I wanted to buy them aftermarket and install them myself, could the average person do it? What is involved? thanks

06-22-2009, 10:25 PM	#3
hiway61revisted Drives: 2010 Camaro & 2000 Silverado Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 194	its not hard, but I would still suggest hiring a professional because it does take skills __________________

06-23-2009, 10:51 AM	#5
LDGn63 Drives: WNABEE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 536 View My Garage	the brand and style of stripes will be a factor. I did mine but it WAS TUFF. I have a lot of auto experience incl paint (hobby level) took me about 4 hours total (piece by piece nightly after work) seriously think about having a pro do it if you dont live for a challenge I had to prove to myself that I could! __________________ 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

06-23-2009, 02:22 PM	#6
Hillbilly Rider of the short BUS Drives: Ukon/F350(work)/Intruder800 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, KY Posts: 262	It's harder than it looks, not like putting decals on a window. __________________ SIM with CGM rallies

06-23-2009, 08:26 PM	#8
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 554 View My Garage	Ok...but do we trust the guy in the dealership? I'm considering having a 3M certified installer do the install. Quote was $200 though vs free from dealer. Note: I'm installing the factory ordered CGM Bonnet with hockey stripes. I'm going 3M Scotchcal rally in silver. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June

06-23-2009, 08:04 AM	#4
larietrope Drives: 1969 Chevelle SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 175	I installed mine with the help of my son. Definately a 2 man task as you have to be careful and patient pulling the top plastic off slowly as the decal wants to lift as you do. Working slowly and getting all bubbles out along with exact placement. We finally just got the plastic off and went back and eyeballed it straight. The stripe decal around the big decal needs to be exact for placement. The rear spoiler has to come off.

06-23-2009, 02:48 PM	#7
Car West Elite Drives: Camaro,Corvette,Nova,Lexus.... Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 68	The stripes can be very difficult to do perfectly. Two man job with experienced people. I would advise to have a professional installer do it for you.

06-23-2009, 08:30 PM	#9
mlee H-TownCamaroClub.com Drives: 2010 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 5,510 View My Garage	I watched the guy do mine... Dealer paid him $150 and it took 1.5hrs. Wouldn't advise trying it yourself. __________________ 2nd Annual Texas Camaro Nationals - Sept 18th

06-23-2009, 08:33 PM	#10
prfireman Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 131 View My Garage	Just pay someone

06-23-2009, 08:43 PM	#11
TheNetGarage We Sell Vinyl! Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 272	Not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of patience and skill, not to mention experience. It is a one man job, but two men would help. Remember, if you screw it up it will cost you more than the cost of install for new pieces...plus the frustration. I am going to be doing these VERY SOON. But you are too far away for me to install for you. I will have Factory kits for around $250, using PREMIUM Vinyl (unlike most guys on Ebay). I will also be offering many colors, just ask.

06-23-2009, 08:45 PM	#12
r0cketdr Drives: RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 142	I was tempted to do them myself. I'm glad I didn't. The small stripes (like blackout between the taillights) are straightforward, but the larger stripes are much more difficult. I watched a professional who knew what he was doing, and he was VERY careful, and the results were amazing. This is not the place to cheap out ... find the best and pay them.

06-23-2009, 08:57 PM	#13
robn302 Drives: custom Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ny Posts: 2	Well I will say this ...Its not hard to do if ya have a good enviornment as to do it in ..I have been installing these stripe for several GM dealers In tri state area. If you have any questions feel free to ask ...

06-23-2009, 08:57 PM	#14
Yellow2010 Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star, Mississippi Posts: 313	Let a professional do it!!! __________________

06-23-2009, 09:01 PM	#15
robn302 Drives: custom Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ny Posts: 2	And a professional can still run into mishaps...I have been doing stripes and graphics for 20+ years and just this past friday I had to reorder a camaro kit

06-24-2009, 01:31 PM	#16
John Farnen Drives: 1969 RSSS Convertable Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belpre, Ohio Posts: 231	My dealer does very few stripes, so they had the ford dealer do it sinse they do so many mustangs, they tried for three hours and screwed them up. Fortunately they had ordered a second set, they misplaced my 1st set. My son and I assisted a guy who does TransAm bird hoods. It was tough but turned out great. The spoiler has to come off, 4 bolts and a clip. The hood is the hard part, the trunk and spoiler were easy.

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