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LittleRockCGM · 02-20-2010, 05:22 PM

I recently added the GM splash guards to my CGM and I love the look of the LS7 blackouts - RiderGraphix recently completed the rear so there are 4 pieces added to complete the whole blackout. It is a very subtle look on CGM but I like it. I also added the "mailslot" blackout.

Front Blackout and Mailslot Blackout:

Multiple views of the Splash Guards (it is so nice not to hear the side of the car being showered w/ stones/pebbles while driving!)

Rear view of splash guards and the LS7 Rear Blackout:

firestone_ss · 02-20-2010, 09:49 PM

looks great what do you have on the hood scoop i couldnt make it out

autoguy · 02-20-2010, 10:34 PM

Looking good!! I like the Orange Stripes on the CGM paint.

masterofpuppets · 02-20-2010, 10:34 PM

Love it! Would you say the red SS emblems blend well with the iom stripes or do they clash a little?

GQ4Life · 02-20-2010, 10:40 PM

i got CGM and I just order to blackout my car..
i like it.. good job..

SummoneR · 02-20-2010, 11:34 PM

Awesome, so how did the rear LS7 blackout turnout? It's hard to tell in the pics, did the extra pieces for the flat areas at the tail light wells go on smoothly? can you take a close up of where the big piece and the small piece line up? Thanks.

SZOTSTA24 · 02-21-2010, 12:49 AM

That looks sweet, congrats!

LittleRockCGM · 02-21-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by firestone_ss

looks great what do you have on the hood scoop i couldnt make it out

A nice 6.2 L logo

Love it! Would you say the red SS emblems blend well with the iom stripes or do they clash a little?
Actually they match pretty good - they are far enough away that they look pretty close to the same color.

LittleRockCGM · 02-21-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Awesome, so how did the rear LS7 blackout turnout? It's hard to tell in the pics, did the extra pieces for the flat areas at the tail light wells go on smoothly? can you take a close up of where the big piece and the small piece line up? Thanks.

It is a nice kit and covers pretty well. I have done a fair amount of vinyl work and I would say that this might not be a project I would recommend for your first effort. The front and mailslot are good first time projects. I will post some pictures later today. I am pleased with how it turned out.

UsedTaHaveA68 · 02-21-2010, 09:49 AM

In which side of Little Rock do you spend most of your time? Every time I get in my car a keep a look out for yours, but have yet to see it!

LittleRockCGM · 02-21-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by UsedTaHaveA68

In which side of Little Rock do you spend most of your time? Every time I get in my car a keep a look out for yours, but have yet to see it!

Ha Ha! I live in west Little Rock. I don't get to drive it much as I work all the time! PM me and we can get together sometime. Would love to see your car also.

Chris-10 · 02-21-2010, 10:12 AM

looks great

LittleRockCGM · 02-21-2010, 10:13 AM

Ok - here are the close-ups of the fit of the pieces. Understand that depending on what color you choose will make a difference. These are flat black and are very forgiving of any gaps/mistakes on the cyber gray metallic. This comes as a taped stripe so there is a piece of tape on the back (adhesive side) and one on the front (on top) of the stripe. I removed to top layer and just handled the stripe itself. It made it easier to see how the fit was. I put the large piece on first and then the 4 small pieces which worked fine. I thought it would easier to make the small stripes fit the big ones than vice versa.

In this picture it looks like there is a gap where they meet but it is actually just reflection.

Camaro21 · 02-21-2010, 10:15 AM

That is a beautiful car. Great Job..

UsedTaHaveA68 · 02-21-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleRockCGM

Ha Ha! I live in west Little Rock. I don't get to drive it much as I work all the time! PM me and we can get together sometime. Would love to see your car also.

Hahah! Well the Sonata isn't much to look at. But that explains it, I spend 90% of my time at UAMS with the occasional trip to Best Buy off Bowman. Have you ever been to the autocross meets at War Memorial?

LittleRockCGM · 02-21-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by UsedTaHaveA68

Hahah! Well the Sonata isn't much to look at. But that explains it, I spend 90% of my time at UAMS with the occasional trip to Best Buy off Bowman. Have you ever been to the autocross meets at War Memorial?

Hey, I'm a general surgeon at UAMS!

firestone_ss · 02-21-2010, 11:13 AM

my wife has the same colors only in the 2lt version,we were wondering how the gill stripes would look,looks like ill be ordering some up,great pics

5thGenOwner · 02-21-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleRockCGM

Hey, I'm a general surgeon at UAMS!

That explains alot! You have to have surgeon's hands to put those on so perfect!

I started to put gills on myself, but then realized I will never be able to get them the way I want them. You my friend have skill!

LittleRockCGM · 02-21-2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by firestone_ss

my wife has the same colors only in the 2lt version,we were wondering how the gill stripes would look,looks like ill be ordering some up,great pics

Don't you love the color combination!

SummoneR · 02-21-2010, 06:48 PM

Thanks for the close ups. Looks good, my car is ABM I think it might be better at hiding the cracks than say yellow silver or white. not as well as CGM though. THanks again for the pictures.

I have done gills, hood spears and mail slot in vinyl, but I may have my buddy help with this he has done tons of vinyl.

Thanks again.

DJ ATOMIX · 02-21-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleRockCGM

Ok - here are the close-ups of the fit of the pieces. Understand that depending on what color you choose will make a difference. These are flat black and are very forgiving of any gaps/mistakes on the cyber gray metallic. This comes as a taped stripe so there is a piece of tape on the back (adhesive side) and one on the front (on top) of the stripe. I removed to top layer and just handled the stripe itself. It made it easier to see how the fit was. I put the large piece on first and then the 4 small pieces which worked fine. I thought it would easier to make the small stripes fit the big ones than vice versa.

In this picture it looks like there is a gap where they meet but it is actually just reflection.

That kit looks perfectly installed on your ride! If you ask me, that looks better than some paint jobs that I've seen trying to pull off that look.

Absolutely perfect!... And I ordered that front fascia piece like you did too. Big question is, how will this look on the IOM as this is probally one of the worst for not being forgiving.

Shaun

TommyTSquared · 02-21-2010, 07:58 PM

Definitely going to be using your car so I can photoshop those blackout pieces on mine.

TaylorRyanSS · 02-21-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ ATOMIX

That kit looks perfectly installed on your ride! If you ask me, that looks better than some paint jobs that I've seen trying to pull off that look.

Absolutely perfect!... And I ordered that front fascia piece like you did too. Big question is, how will this look on the IOM as this is probally one of the worst for not being forgiving.

Shaun

I want the same thing for the front and back, and I ordered an IOM too. I only want to get it if it lines up perfectly so you cannot see the orange at all.

To the OP: Are there any gaps at all?

LittleRockCGM · 02-21-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TaylorRyan74

I want the same thing for the front and back, and I ordered an IOM too. I only want to get it if it lines up perfectly so you cannot see the orange at all.

To the OP: Are there any gaps at all?

No Gaps at all and it is really hard to see the seams. To get that you have to shift the 4 pieces just slightly which makes the very thin portion of those pieces not want to line up perfectly - I ended up trimming those just slightly and using a blow drying to work with the vinyl letting it stretch just slightly.

I have to say that I really was impressed with how well the kit worked. I took my time and got the large piece exactly where I wanted it and then fit in the smaller ones.

I understand not wanting a gap - I'm a perfectionist and I would have torn it off if it didn't look right.

LittleRockCGM · 02-21-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ ATOMIX

That kit looks perfectly installed on your ride! If you ask me, that looks better than some paint jobs that I've seen trying to pull off that look.

Absolutely perfect!... And I ordered that front fascia piece like you did too. Big question is, how will this look on the IOM as this is probally one of the worst for not being forgiving.

Shaun

IOM will be less forgiving but I think you can get it in place. I think it will look incredible on the IOM. Just gorgeous - the contrast will be striking!

02-20-2010, 05:22 PM	#1
LittleRockCGM Drives: 2010 Camaro CGM/IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 736 View My Garage	CGM w/ LS7 Front/Rear Blackout and Splash Guards I recently added the GM splash guards to my CGM and I love the look of the LS7 blackouts - RiderGraphix recently completed the rear so there are 4 pieces added to complete the whole blackout. It is a very subtle look on CGM but I like it. I also added the "mailslot" blackout. Front Blackout and Mailslot Blackout: Multiple views of the Splash Guards (it is so nice not to hear the side of the car being showered w/ stones/pebbles while driving!) Rear view of splash guards and the LS7 Rear Blackout: __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/IOM stripes/IOM interior Manual 1100 11/3/09 - Order Submitted (NQTRTW) 2500 11/4/09 - Order Preferenced 3300 11/11/09 - Order Scheduled for Production (TPW 11/23/09) 3400 11/17/09 - Order Broadcast 3800 11/23/09 - Build Complete (VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9170886) 4000 11/26/09 - Ready to Ship 4200 11/30/09 - Shipped (ETTX854262) 5000 12/11/09 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 12/12/09 - Delivered to Customer (It's Mine!)

02-20-2010, 10:34 PM	#3
autoguy Ridergraphix.com Drives: 80Z, 94Z, 99 SS,09,10,11 SS Pace Ca Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,438 View My Garage	Looking good!! I like the Orange Stripes on the CGM paint. __________________ *The Best Fitting, Highest Quality, Stripes for your Camaro!!!* ZL1 Chin Skid Plate http://www.ridergraphix.com/camaro_ZL1_nose_plate.html ZL1 Splitters http://www.ridergraphix.com/Camaro_Z..._Splitter.html

02-20-2010, 10:34 PM	#4
masterofpuppets Pulling your strings Drives: My girlfriend crazy with car talk Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,252	Love it! Would you say the red SS emblems blend well with the iom stripes or do they clash a little? __________________

02-20-2010, 10:40 PM	#5
GQ4Life Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 3,940 View My Garage	i got CGM and I just order to blackout my car.. i like it.. good job.. __________________

02-20-2010, 11:34 PM	#6
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,246	Awesome, so how did the rear LS7 blackout turnout? It's hard to tell in the pics, did the extra pieces for the flat areas at the tail light wells go on smoothly? can you take a close up of where the big piece and the small piece line up? Thanks. __________________ PROJECT MARAUDER - "Marauder - Someone who attacks in search of booty.":tweetz:

02-20-2010, 09:49 PM	#2
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 540	looks great what do you have on the hood scoop i couldnt make it out

02-21-2010, 12:49 AM	#7
SZOTSTA24 Drives: Inferno Orange 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: From: Los Angeles Currently: Tempe, AZ Posts: 681	That looks sweet, congrats!

02-21-2010, 09:49 AM	#10
UsedTaHaveA68 Drives: Hyundai Sonata Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 497	In which side of Little Rock do you spend most of your time? Every time I get in my car a keep a look out for yours, but have yet to see it!

02-21-2010, 10:12 AM	#12
Chris-10 Tri-County Camaro Tampa Drives: 2ss/rs vr 6m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Port Richey,fl Posts: 2,178	looks great __________________ My build thread.click the pic. COTW 10/24/11

02-21-2010, 10:13 AM	#13
LittleRockCGM Drives: 2010 Camaro CGM/IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 736 View My Garage	Ok - here are the close-ups of the fit of the pieces. Understand that depending on what color you choose will make a difference. These are flat black and are very forgiving of any gaps/mistakes on the cyber gray metallic. This comes as a taped stripe so there is a piece of tape on the back (adhesive side) and one on the front (on top) of the stripe. I removed to top layer and just handled the stripe itself. It made it easier to see how the fit was. I put the large piece on first and then the 4 small pieces which worked fine. I thought it would easier to make the small stripes fit the big ones than vice versa. In this picture it looks like there is a gap where they meet but it is actually just reflection. __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/IOM stripes/IOM interior Manual 1100 11/3/09 - Order Submitted (NQTRTW) 2500 11/4/09 - Order Preferenced 3300 11/11/09 - Order Scheduled for Production (TPW 11/23/09) 3400 11/17/09 - Order Broadcast 3800 11/23/09 - Build Complete (VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9170886) 4000 11/26/09 - Ready to Ship 4200 11/30/09 - Shipped (ETTX854262) 5000 12/11/09 - Delivered to Dealer 6000 12/12/09 - Delivered to Customer (It's Mine!) Last edited by LittleRockCGM; 02-21-2010 at 10:31 AM.

02-21-2010, 10:15 AM	#14
Camaro21 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 4,942 View My Garage	That is a beautiful car. Great Job.. __________________

02-21-2010, 11:13 AM	#17
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 540	my wife has the same colors only in the 2lt version,we were wondering how the gill stripes would look,looks like ill be ordering some up,great pics Attached Images

02-21-2010, 06:48 PM	#20
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,246	Thanks for the close ups. Looks good, my car is ABM I think it might be better at hiding the cracks than say yellow silver or white. not as well as CGM though. THanks again for the pictures. I have done gills, hood spears and mail slot in vinyl, but I may have my buddy help with this he has done tons of vinyl. Thanks again. __________________ PROJECT MARAUDER - "Marauder - Someone who attacks in search of booty.":tweetz:

02-21-2010, 07:58 PM	#22
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 2,505	Definitely going to be using your car so I can photoshop those blackout pieces on mine.