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Johnnyp65 · 03-21-2008, 09:10 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* · 03-22-2008, 12:57 AM

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, 01:17 AM

and the bumblebee gold will not be offered to the public

K. Phil · 03-22-2008, 04:54 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.

diarmadhi · 03-22-2008, 01:57 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, 03:52 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, 05:40 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, 07:28 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, 09:27 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, 01:46 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, 03:17 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, 06:34 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, 03:09 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, 11:54 AM

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

camaro5 · 04-13-2008, 08:48 PM

Pick your Camaro color - Enjoy!

http://www.ridebuilder.com/rb/fun/camaroPainter.html

*TAG UR IT* · 04-14-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by camaro5

Pick your Camaro color - Enjoy!

http://www.ridebuilder.com/rb/fun/camaroPainter.html

That is SWEEEET!!!

Jak · 04-14-2008, 08:34 AM

. I just wish there were a way to save your choice. . Unless i missed it?

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

That is SWEEEET!!!

rolnslo · 04-14-2008, 11:32 AM

Thanks! That's awesome.

To save mine, I just did a print-screen and pasted the image into Paint, then saved it. Using it now as my avatar.

Quick question for those with paint cost knowledge....Which would cost me less to have done? Start with a black car and paint the bottom red or start with a red car and paint the top black?

I just want to do the exterior and don't plan on doing door jambs, under the hood/trunk, etc...

CaptianSam · 04-14-2008, 05:56 PM

im going black... and if there is a black metallic... or black pearl.... but black for sure... we have the black viper with limited red sigs... the black charger is getting red racing stripes.. sisters mustang is going to be black (summer 08) and my camaro is going to be black with hopefully red brembros and red stripes... black wheels thats the only way i can get it... my dad is painting our 302 black... our edge is black, our f150 is black. his caddy escalade is black the only non black car my family owns is a DARK red metallic (practiacally black) f250 i use for work...

and the 350z will be gone...

oh well V-8 time

camaro5 · 04-14-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

Thanks! That's awesome.

To save mine, I just did a print-screen and pasted the image into Paint, then saved it. Using it now as my avatar.

I'm glad everyone is enjoying themselves

And, that's a good tip on saving it too. I now use my blue with white stripes Camaro for my avatar.

EllwynX · 04-14-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptianSam

im going black... and if there is a black metallic... or black pearl.... but black for sure... we have the black viper with limited red sigs... the black charger is getting red racing stripes.. sisters mustang is going to be black (summer 08) and my camaro is going to be black with hopefully red brembros and red stripes... black wheels thats the only way i can get it... my dad is painting our 302 black... our edge is black, our f150 is black. his caddy escalade is black the only non black car my family owns is a DARK red metallic (practiacally black) f250 i use for work...

and the 350z will be gone...

oh well V-8 time

Wow, you guys must be washing a vehicle every day of the week to keep all those black vehicles looking clean.

stovt001 · 04-15-2008, 12:10 AM

I did mine in the lighter blue with yellow hockey stick side stripes. Hello Mr Penske and Mr Donahue, you car is ready.

*TAG UR IT* · 04-15-2008, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Thanks! That's awesome.

To save mine, I just did a print-screen and pasted the image into Paint, then saved it. Using it now as my avatar.

Quick question for those with paint cost knowledge....Which would cost me less to have done? Start with a black car and paint the bottom red or start with a red car and paint the top black?

I just want to do the exterior and don't plan on doing door jambs, under the hood/trunk, etc...

Well...if you are not doing the door jams and you want the less expensive of the two, I'd buy the car w/ the color you want on the bottom...then, you paint the top and won't have to worry about those door jams being a different color.

1bad67camaro · 04-15-2008, 03:48 AM

i think im going to get orange with black strips hard top ss 550 hp

Camaroman_99 · 04-15-2008, 05:50 AM

I'm leanin toward red. I would like to have the stripes on it like the one in my sig.

03-21-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
Johnnyp65 GM Fan Drives: 2009 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 18 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.

03-22-2008, 12:57 AM	#2
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 13,325	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 __________________ but to assume we're 'done' with Camaro - well -- trust me - we aren't! -FbodFather __________________

03-22-2008, 01:17 AM	#3
CamaroSpike23 Truth Enforcer Drives: anything I can get my hands on Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: over there. Posts: 15,297 View My Garage	and the bumblebee gold will not be offered to the public __________________

03-22-2008, 01:57 PM	#5
diarmadhi Perma-Grin has Landed Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,350 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. __________________ Summit White 1SS:RS:LS3 From CamaroScotty! Let the Modding Begin!

03-22-2008, 03:52 PM	#6
CamaroSpike23 Truth Enforcer Drives: anything I can get my hands on Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: over there. Posts: 15,297 View My Garage	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) __________________

03-23-2008, 01:46 AM	#10
TAG UR IT Moderator Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 16,578 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. __________________ I thank God for my life-And for the stars and stripes-May freedom forever fly, let it ring. Salute the ones who died-The ones that give their lives - so we don`t have to sacrifice - All the things we love

03-23-2008, 03:17 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, 06:34 AM	#12
Jeff ~ANTI-FORD~ Drives: Cadillac CTS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 615	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 ;]

03-27-2008, 03:09 AM	#13
melvin Drives: 2007 Ducati 1098, 1980 FJ40 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 19	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, 11:54 AM	#14
lafountain Drives: 1995 3.8L Camaro Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 655	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?

04-13-2008, 08:48 PM	#15
camaro5 Drives: Camaro SS or Z28 ASAP Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 4,338	Pick your Camaro color - Enjoy! http://www.ridebuilder.com/rb/fun/camaroPainter.html

04-14-2008, 11:32 AM	#18
rolnslo 18k miles and counting... Drives: 2010 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,715 View My Garage	Thanks! That's awesome. To save mine, I just did a print-screen and pasted the image into Paint, then saved it. Using it now as my avatar. Quick question for those with paint cost knowledge....Which would cost me less to have done? Start with a black car and paint the bottom red or start with a red car and paint the top black? I just want to do the exterior and don't plan on doing door jambs, under the hood/trunk, etc... Last edited by rolnslo; 04-14-2008 at 12:16 PM.

04-14-2008, 05:56 PM	#19
CaptianSam Car Garage Drives: 350z,A4,SRT8...see sig Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: north west Posts: 777	im going black... and if there is a black metallic... or black pearl.... but black for sure... we have the black viper with limited red sigs... the black charger is getting red racing stripes.. sisters mustang is going to be black (summer 08) and my camaro is going to be black with hopefully red brembros and red stripes... black wheels thats the only way i can get it... my dad is painting our 302 black... our edge is black, our f150 is black. his caddy escalade is black the only non black car my family owns is a DARK red metallic (practiacally black) f250 i use for work... and the 350z will be gone... oh well V-8 time __________________ Patiently waiting (hoping) for HUD, *Red* Leather, and Navigation(Screen)! McLovin1515 Current Autos:68z28302,03viper,06murano,07edge,06F-250,F-150kr,04escalade,05c70,00328i,03Montero,00Catera Project Autos:80corvette350-500 6speed,06charger S'C 6-speed posi,74Firebird400,69chevelle572 New Autos:08EOS,04a43.0qttro,09ChallengerSRT8 Fiance:04yukon,08avalanche,06 magnum,07SRX,07xlr-v Past autos:04TT-350z,80scirocco,04ml350,99 jmmy,99f-150 34"tires,04s500,03h2,05sorento "i told you it was gettin' an LS3" Go down deep enough into anything and you will find mathematics. Dean Schlicter

04-15-2008, 12:10 AM	#22
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,838	I did mine in the lighter blue with yellow hockey stick side stripes. Hello Mr Penske and Mr Donahue, you car is ready.

04-15-2008, 03:48 AM	#24
1bad67camaro SKREW SALEEN Drives: 1967 CAMARO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 287	i think im going to get orange with black strips hard top ss 550 hp __________________ TRUE CAMARO FAN

04-15-2008, 05:50 AM	#25
Camaroman_99 Drives: 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 571	I'm leanin toward red. I would like to have the stripes on it like the one in my sig. __________________ ----------------------------------- Current ride: '09 Jeep Unlimited

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