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SirBrad · 08-17-2009, 09:22 PM

I've seen it done a few different ways on the trunk/spoiler and want to know the correct way it should be done. Any pictures would be helpful.

I've done a search and can't find any information, if there is a thread I missed please direct me to it! Thanks.

VenomZ302 · 08-17-2009, 09:43 PM

I believe the correct answer to this is "however you like them installed."

The factory seems to install them so that the edge of the pinstripe hits the fold/crest of the spoiler, though.

SirBrad · 08-18-2009, 08:39 AM

Thanks, I guess what I really meant was how the factory was installing them.

VenomZ302 · 08-18-2009, 08:41 AM

That's kind of what I assumed. Did my explanation of that make sense to you?

SirBrad · 08-18-2009, 09:21 AM

Yeah I completely understood. I just didn't want mine to stick out like a sore thumb for being installed incorrectly for a lack of a better term.

Primus · 08-18-2009, 10:20 AM

does anyone have that youtube video that demonstrates installing the rally stripes on the hood of a 2010 camaro?

Gen5SSRS · 08-18-2009, 04:57 PM

Make sure, if you do them yourself, to get them very wet. Both the stripes and the vehicle. Use Windex instead of Dawn. It takes a little longer to dry, but easier to work with. Measure and mark exactly where you want your stripes before you peal the backing off. I spaced mine 1" farther out (wide stripes for wide body) but that requires special measuring and trimming. Anyway, don't get in a hurry and make sure they are plenty wet, then squeegee all the bubbles out. If your not sure, pay the extra to have a pro install them. There are plenty of horror threads about install issues, even from the dealer. Good Luck

SirBrad · 08-18-2009, 08:00 PM

That looks really good!

I think I'm going to save the aggravation and have a pro do it when I get my windows tinted. I bet I could do it, but would feel better having someone with experience do it.

08-17-2009, 09:22 PM	#1
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	The proper installation of vinyl stripes? I've seen it done a few different ways on the trunk/spoiler and want to know the correct way it should be done. Any pictures would be helpful. I've done a search and can't find any information, if there is a thread I missed please direct me to it! Thanks.

08-17-2009, 09:43 PM	#2
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	I believe the correct answer to this is "however you like them installed." The factory seems to install them so that the edge of the pinstripe hits the fold/crest of the spoiler, though. __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

08-18-2009, 08:41 AM	#4
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	That's kind of what I assumed. Did my explanation of that make sense to you? __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

08-18-2009, 10:20 AM	#6
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	does anyone have that youtube video that demonstrates installing the rally stripes on the hood of a 2010 camaro? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

08-18-2009, 04:57 PM	#7
Gen5SSRS Drives: Black 2010 1SS RS, Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Edgewood, NM Posts: 52	Make sure, if you do them yourself, to get them very wet. Both the stripes and the vehicle. Use Windex instead of Dawn. It takes a little longer to dry, but easier to work with. Measure and mark exactly where you want your stripes before you peal the backing off. I spaced mine 1" farther out (wide stripes for wide body) but that requires special measuring and trimming. Anyway, don't get in a hurry and make sure they are plenty wet, then squeegee all the bubbles out. If your not sure, pay the extra to have a pro install them. There are plenty of horror threads about install issues, even from the dealer. Good Luck Attached Images

08-18-2009, 08:39 AM	#3
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	Thanks, I guess what I really meant was how the factory was installing them.

08-18-2009, 09:21 AM	#5
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	Yeah I completely understood. I just didn't want mine to stick out like a sore thumb for being installed incorrectly for a lack of a better term.

08-18-2009, 08:00 PM	#8
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	That looks really good! I think I'm going to save the aggravation and have a pro do it when I get my windows tinted. I bet I could do it, but would feel better having someone with experience do it.

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