Anyone have Black w/CGM stripes & is it too 'subtle'?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

locomaro · 07-27-2009, 09:02 AM

I thought I was dead set on getting CGM stripes on my black camaro. However, I must admit after viewing a few of the pix on this site---are the CGM stripes almost too subtle to be seen on black? I originally chose CGM because I liked the metallic look of the silver/gray color---and also because I thought the 'regular' silver looked almost white on top of black (again, based on pix from this site). I'm starting to get confused as to whether the colors in the pix are just distorted, or if they are an accurate representation of what I can expect. Can anyone that has Black/CGM stripes give me feedback on the following:

1. Are you disappointed with your choice at all? (would you pick a different color if you had it to do all over?)
2. Is it really hard to 'see' the CGM stripes except in certain lighting?
3. Do you have ground effects, and if so, does the CGM striping match well? (or do you suggest painting ground effects black?)

Any feedback you can provide would be MUCH appreciated!!

ndnsith · 07-27-2009, 09:11 AM

no regrets on my end

CamaroSkooter · 07-27-2009, 09:17 AM

I love the look of the CGM stripes on my Black 2SS. It is definately subtle, but it totally works.

ndnsith · 07-27-2009, 09:18 AM

a few more pics.......... The stripes "disappear in the shadows" but look great in the sun.... They also match the ground effects and interior......

muffinman2030 · 07-27-2009, 09:33 AM

looks sharp.

Rocks RS · 07-27-2009, 09:35 AM

ndnsith, you car looks great.

I will say, I saw one at my dealership that did not have the ground effect or the RS and I felt it did not look just right. I also had a sunroof, which I am not fond of on this car.

Just my $0.02

locomaro · 07-27-2009, 09:44 AM

ndnsith -- i see what you mean about the different lighting. Some pix you can't even see the stripes, but in the sun, they really show nicely. I'm also starting to like the unpainted ground effects with the CGM---would you say it's an exact match in color? Do you think they look 'unfinished' at all or do they look 'painted grey'?

locomaro · 07-27-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockdawg

ndnsith, you car looks great.

I will say, I saw one at my dealership that did not have the ground effect or the RS and I felt it did not look just right. I also had a sunroof, which I am not fond of on this car.

Just my $0.02

What do you mean that it just 'didn't look right'? You mean that the stripes did not stand out enough?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-27-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndnsith

a few more pics.......... The stripes "disappear in the shadows" but look great in the sun.... They also match the ground effects and interior......

Is that a CTS in your garage too?

Good man.

mutant chicken · 07-27-2009, 09:59 AM

That looks great ! We got the oppisite and I think it looks increadible as well ...

CGM with black stripes ...

CamaroSkooter · 07-27-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locomaro

ndnsith -- i see what you mean about the different lighting. Some pix you can't even see the stripes, but in the sun, they really show nicely. I'm also starting to like the unpainted ground effects with the CGM---would you say it's an exact match in color? Do you think they look 'unfinished' at all or do they look 'painted grey'?

The ground effects are a finished dark argent metallic colored plastic surface. They don't exactly match CGM, but they are very close in appearance. On the car, unless you look REALLY close, you can hardly tell the difference.

*mlee* · 07-27-2009, 10:48 AM

That would be my choice for sure... Looks Awesome...

Whwilson · 07-27-2009, 01:03 PM

My car is done the same way black w/cgm rally, and GFX.

W

RAdams · 07-27-2009, 01:22 PM

"Subtle" can look really, REALLY good! I've seen a couple black with flat black stripes that look absolutely evil!

DDustiNN · 07-27-2009, 01:43 PM

Sometimes it's hard to see the CGM stripes on Black, but man... when it's in the sun, it sure looks GOOD!

n9ne · 07-27-2009, 01:46 PM

looks great both ways

19K3SS · 07-27-2009, 02:23 PM

I have Black w/ CGM stripes... I think the CGM stripes match the black interior better than silver stripes would have. I also didn't want white or silver (which looked too light against the black) because in my opinion, it looked like skunk stripes against the black. I am thoroughly happy with my CGM stripes on the black. Subtle in some lights, but when the sun catches the metallic flake of the CGM, it is really jaw-dropping.

heres some of my pics, with some different lighting/angles.

[IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS****45-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS****47-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS****35.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS****36.jpg[/IMG]

nards444 · 07-27-2009, 03:09 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=18918&page=14 check post 341.

Minus my own thoughts everybody that has seen the car commented on the stripes first, and how it has a nice almost ghost look.

Now my thoughts. I went with a subtle look and almost thought come game time it might be a little to subtle. But its perfect. You wont be disapointed.

Mike's LazruSS · 07-27-2009, 04:10 PM

I had not seen this combination til mine arrived. And I LOVE it. Camaros have to have stripes (IMO), but I really wanted subtle. The CGM stripes and Midnight wheels are a nice combination. If a tree fell on my car and totalled it, I'd order the exact same combination the next day. I took it to a little local car show, and people raved about the combination, with comments about "ghosted stripes," death star, etc. That said, it's all about what you want. Isn't that great about these cars!

locomaro · 07-27-2009, 04:50 PM

So far everyone seems to be happy about their CGM stripe choice---I feel better now! I also may leave my GFX unpainted to help bring out the CGM stripes even more. If I decide it looks too 'unfinished', I can always get them painted black later. (Although I've heard doing it 'after the fact' is a real pain!)

locomaro · 07-27-2009, 04:51 PM

By the way, thanks to everyone who responded & for all the great pix!!

Gary B · 07-27-2009, 07:39 PM

I think its the best colors!

ahart04 · 07-27-2009, 07:46 PM

GOD what an AWESOME thread!

Rodrunner · 07-27-2009, 08:03 PM

Like others have said here, locomaro, it ALL depends on the light. At times it's very hard to tell mine has stripes period, but in sunlight they stand out almost like they were silver....part of the neat thing about them....subtle to pronounced all in one. I wouldn't trade the color combo for anything. Plus, the GM silver looks like white to me....way too light. BUT, if you want easily seen, stand out stripes in at all times, the CGM are not for you! No GFX here.

69Firebird · 07-27-2009, 08:51 PM

I've got the same exact car on order, shipped over the weekend.
I haven't seen the combo in person, but from the pics I don't think I'll be disappointed.

Sweet ride.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19K3SS

I have Black w/ CGM stripes... I think the CGM stripes match the black interior better than silver stripes would have. I also didn't want white or silver (which looked too light against the black) because in my opinion, it looked like skunk stripes against the black. I am thoroughly happy with my CGM stripes on the black. Subtle in some lights, but when the sun catches the metallic flake of the CGM, it is really jaw-dropping.

heres some of my pics, with some different lighting/angles.

[IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS****45-1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS****47-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS****35.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS****36.jpg[/IMG]

07-27-2009, 09:02 AM	#1
locomaro Me=HAPPY Husband=JEALOUS Drives: 2010 2LT-RS Blk/CGM stripes/IO Int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 96	Anyone have Black w/CGM stripes & is it too 'subtle'?? I thought I was dead set on getting CGM stripes on my black camaro. However, I must admit after viewing a few of the pix on this site---are the CGM stripes almost too subtle to be seen on black? I originally chose CGM because I liked the metallic look of the silver/gray color---and also because I thought the 'regular' silver looked almost white on top of black (again, based on pix from this site). I'm starting to get confused as to whether the colors in the pix are just distorted, or if they are an accurate representation of what I can expect. Can anyone that has Black/CGM stripes give me feedback on the following: 1. Are you disappointed with your choice at all? (would you pick a different color if you had it to do all over?) 2. Is it really hard to 'see' the CGM stripes except in certain lighting? 3. Do you have ground effects, and if so, does the CGM striping match well? (or do you suggest painting ground effects black?) Any feedback you can provide would be MUCH appreciated!!

07-27-2009, 09:11 AM	#2
ndnsith Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 75 View My Garage	no regrets on my end Attached Images __________________ :fighting0040: :fighting0040:

07-27-2009, 09:18 AM	#4
ndnsith Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 75 View My Garage	a few more pics.......... The stripes "disappear in the shadows" but look great in the sun.... They also match the ground effects and interior...... Attached Images __________________ :fighting0040: :fighting0040:

07-27-2009, 09:35 AM	#6
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vienna Ohio Posts: 778 View My Garage	ndnsith, you car looks great. I will say, I saw one at my dealership that did not have the ground effect or the RS and I felt it did not look just right. I also had a sunroof, which I am not fond of on this car. Just my $0.02 __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 110,000 miles and going.

07-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#10
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 510 View My Garage	That looks great ! We got the oppisite and I think it looks increadible as well ... CGM with black stripes ... Attached Images __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

07-27-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,706	I love the look of the CGM stripes on my Black 2SS. It is definately subtle, but it totally works.

07-27-2009, 09:33 AM	#5
muffinman2030 do you know da muffinman? Drives: RS 2LT '10 Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 37	looks sharp.

07-27-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
locomaro Me=HAPPY Husband=JEALOUS Drives: 2010 2LT-RS Blk/CGM stripes/IO Int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 96	ndnsith -- i see what you mean about the different lighting. Some pix you can't even see the stripes, but in the sun, they really show nicely. I'm also starting to like the unpainted ground effects with the CGM---would you say it's an exact match in color? Do you think they look 'unfinished' at all or do they look 'painted grey'?

07-27-2009, 10:48 AM	#12
mlee H-Town Camaro Club Drives: Number Twenty-Three Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 18,790 View My Garage	That would be my choice for sure... Looks Awesome... __________________ .

07-27-2009, 01:03 PM	#13
Whwilson Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 27	My car is done the same way black w/cgm rally, and GFX. W

07-27-2009, 01:22 PM	#14
RAdams Car Guy Drives: '08 Mustang GT, '01 Isuzu VehiCROSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 442	"Subtle" can look really, REALLY good! I've seen a couple black with flat black stripes that look absolutely evil!

07-27-2009, 01:43 PM	#15
DDustiNN Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,843	Sometimes it's hard to see the CGM stripes on Black, but man... when it's in the sun, it sure looks GOOD! __________________

07-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#16
n9ne Drives: 1974 z28 camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: denver,colorado Posts: 30	looks great both ways

07-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#17
19K3SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln Park, MI Posts: 237	I have Black w/ CGM stripes... I think the CGM stripes match the black interior better than silver stripes would have. I also didn't want white or silver (which looked too light against the black) because in my opinion, it looked like skunk stripes against the black. I am thoroughly happy with my CGM stripes on the black. Subtle in some lights, but when the sun catches the metallic flake of the CGM, it is really jaw-dropping. heres some of my pics, with some different lighting/angles. [IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS**45-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS47-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS35.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss210/19K3SS/My%20new%202010%20Camaro/DS**36.jpg[/IMG] __________________ Delivered 29May09: 2SS/RS Black w/ CGM Rally Stripes, Black Int, 6spd, 20" Polished VIN: 2G1FT1EW2A9108883

07-27-2009, 03:09 PM	#18
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,129 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=18918&page=14 check post 341. Minus my own thoughts everybody that has seen the car commented on the stripes first, and how it has a nice almost ghost look. Now my thoughts. I went with a subtle look and almost thought come game time it might be a little to subtle. But its perfect. You wont be disapointed. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

07-27-2009, 04:10 PM	#19
Mike's LazruSS Drives: 2SS/RS, Black, CGM, Black int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 52	I had not seen this combination til mine arrived. And I LOVE it. Camaros have to have stripes (IMO), but I really wanted subtle. The CGM stripes and Midnight wheels are a nice combination. If a tree fell on my car and totalled it, I'd order the exact same combination the next day. I took it to a little local car show, and people raved about the combination, with comments about "ghosted stripes," death star, etc. That said, it's all about what you want. Isn't that great about these cars! __________________

07-27-2009, 04:50 PM	#20
locomaro Me=HAPPY Husband=JEALOUS Drives: 2010 2LT-RS Blk/CGM stripes/IO Int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 96	So far everyone seems to be happy about their CGM stripe choice---I feel better now! I also may leave my GFX unpainted to help bring out the CGM stripes even more. If I decide it looks too 'unfinished', I can always get them painted black later. (Although I've heard doing it 'after the fact' is a real pain!)

07-27-2009, 04:51 PM	#21
locomaro Me=HAPPY Husband=JEALOUS Drives: 2010 2LT-RS Blk/CGM stripes/IO Int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 96	By the way, thanks to everyone who responded & for all the great pix!!

07-27-2009, 07:39 PM	#22
Gary B Drives: 12 SS 45th Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ct. Posts: 439	I think its the best colors! Attached Images __________________ Got the itch for a Camaro again....Itch is now scratched...2012 45th SS LS3

07-27-2009, 07:46 PM	#23
ahart04 most bang for your buck Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM/BLK RALLYS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 653	GOD what an AWESOME thread! __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9142133 Delivered to me 09/22/09!

07-27-2009, 08:03 PM	#24
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	Like others have said here, locomaro, it ALL depends on the light. At times it's very hard to tell mine has stripes period, but in sunlight they stand out almost like they were silver....part of the neat thing about them....subtle to pronounced all in one. I wouldn't trade the color combo for anything. Plus, the GM silver looks like white to me....way too light. BUT, if you want easily seen, stand out stripes in at all times, the CGM are not for you! No GFX here. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171 Last edited by Rodrunner; 07-27-2009 at 08:21 PM.

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