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69 RETRO · 10-14-2009, 01:31 PM

I'm 18 and getting ready to buy my first car. i am planning on getting a 2lt(because i cannot afford the 2ss or the insurance to go along with it) camaro with rs package and probably the ground effects package. My only real problem is idk what color to get. i know i want to get it two toned after i get it but not sure what base color or secondary color to get applied after market. base colors i am thinking about are black, aqua or imperial blue(not sure which one looks better in person but i think aqua looks better online.), IOM, or victory red. the secondary colors i would want would be silver or grey, black, or white. the colors could actually be flipped either way doesn't really matter just which ever way looks better i also might like a stripe of another color to separate the two colors but im not sure yet. Ive seen a few very good photoshopped pics of camaros on here and i was hoping some one could help me out so i can have a visual of the car. Any opinions are also welcomed. And does chevy do two toning or does it have to be brought some where special? Im just torn over what color to get and it has delayed my purchase so.... help? please. thanks

JohnInSoCal · 10-14-2009, 01:38 PM

can't really help you, color is such a personal choice. I tossed it around a bit, IOM or ABM or RJT. I decided I wanted some type of metallic just to spruce things up a bit. Had a tough time deciding though, went with RJT. ABM might be cancelled so if you like that then yours would be pretty unique. ABM with some yellow accenting would be nice, some might think too girly looking but not me.

MoranoRacing · 10-14-2009, 01:56 PM

I am sure any color you get you will be happy with. It is really your choice. I personally like Silver. I would try silver with flat black stripes, or black with flat black stripes.

Good Luck!!

Dan3 · 10-14-2009, 01:57 PM

Two tone black lower with an IBM upper and painted black rallys would look hot, especially in a sunny place like florida

Get black or white imo. You can two-tone just about anything with black or white, and those colors are never out of style.

tjd24 · 10-14-2009, 01:59 PM

Welcome - Visit the Color Threads to see other members rides - that might help narrow your choice - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...995#post311995

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-14-2009, 02:00 PM

Black

BTW Welcome to camaro5

rocketman 12 · 10-14-2009, 02:21 PM

Here are some pics of ABM and IBM side by side:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47361

rjdapilmoto · 10-14-2009, 02:39 PM

You can't go wrong with any of the colors being offered...it's a matter of personal choice. But....make sure you get the painted stripes on it!

POWERFREAK · 10-14-2009, 02:40 PM

IBM is the fastest color...but they all look great.

caverman · 10-14-2009, 03:03 PM

I love this color combo personally. I just didn't want to spend another 3k or so to have the top half painted.

He started out with SIM and had the top painted CGM.

You could also do Black with a Red top or vice versa.

Angelina · 10-14-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjd24

Welcome - Visit the Color Threads to see other members rides - that might help narrow your choice - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...995#post311995

Ditto, I have been looking at these threads...forever!

I have IOM and going with a Pearl Black over the top with a silver Pin.

Good Luck!!

mrcowboy · 10-14-2009, 03:13 PM

Get the darn 1ss and go for speed! Your young and don't need luxuries, you need speed! As far as colors, get something bright!

glambert1 · 10-14-2009, 03:38 PM

I have a SIM but if I was getting one now I would wait for the Synergy green to see what it looked like

69 RETRO · 10-14-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan3

Two tone black lower with an IBM upper and painted black rallys would look hot, especially in a sunny place like florida

Get black or white imo. You can two-tone just about anything with black or white, and those colors are never out of style.

Can some one do a photoshop of this for me? It sounds nice but I can't quite picture it.

10-14-2009, 01:31 PM	#1
69 RETRO Drives: dont know yet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: tampa florida Posts: 9	buying a new camaro. color advice? I'm 18 and getting ready to buy my first car. i am planning on getting a 2lt(because i cannot afford the 2ss or the insurance to go along with it) camaro with rs package and probably the ground effects package. My only real problem is idk what color to get. i know i want to get it two toned after i get it but not sure what base color or secondary color to get applied after market. base colors i am thinking about are black, aqua or imperial blue(not sure which one looks better in person but i think aqua looks better online.), IOM, or victory red. the secondary colors i would want would be silver or grey, black, or white. the colors could actually be flipped either way doesn't really matter just which ever way looks better i also might like a stripe of another color to separate the two colors but im not sure yet. Ive seen a few very good photoshopped pics of camaros on here and i was hoping some one could help me out so i can have a visual of the car. Any opinions are also welcomed. And does chevy do two toning or does it have to be brought some where special? Im just torn over what color to get and it has delayed my purchase so.... help? please. thanks Last edited by 69 RETRO; 10-15-2009 at 12:00 AM.

10-14-2009, 01:57 PM	#4
Dan3 Captain of the Failboat Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USAF Seymour Johnson- Goldsboro, NC Posts: 405	Two tone black lower with an IBM upper and painted black rallys would look hot, especially in a sunny place like florida Get black or white imo. You can two-tone just about anything with black or white, and those colors are never out of style. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Imperial Blue w/Black Leather Interior Ordered - 22 June 2009 Produced - 10 August 2009 : #34143 Delivered - 25 August 2009

10-14-2009, 01:59 PM	#5
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10-14-2009, 02:00 PM	#6
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10-14-2009, 02:21 PM	#7
rocketman 12 SOON......... Drives: 2010 ABM SS/RS Z-281LE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wolcottville, Indiana Posts: 946	Here are some pics of ABM and IBM side by side: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47361 __________________ No, it's not a real Z/28.....

10-14-2009, 01:38 PM	#2
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	can't really help you, color is such a personal choice. I tossed it around a bit, IOM or ABM or RJT. I decided I wanted some type of metallic just to spruce things up a bit. Had a tough time deciding though, went with RJT. ABM might be cancelled so if you like that then yours would be pretty unique. ABM with some yellow accenting would be nice, some might think too girly looking but not me.

10-14-2009, 01:56 PM	#3
MoranoRacing Account Suspended Drives: 2005 GTO, 1973 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester Posts: 460	I am sure any color you get you will be happy with. It is really your choice. I personally like Silver. I would try silver with flat black stripes, or black with flat black stripes. Good Luck!!

10-14-2009, 02:39 PM	#8
rjdapilmoto DAP-ONE [COTW - 12/23/13] Drives: 2010 - 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,907 View My Garage	You can't go wrong with any of the colors being offered...it's a matter of personal choice. But....make sure you get the painted stripes on it!

10-14-2009, 02:40 PM	#9
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,637	IBM is the fastest color...but they all look great. __________________ https://FeelingCreativeBlog.com

10-14-2009, 03:03 PM	#10
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I love this color combo personally. I just didn't want to spend another 3k or so to have the top half painted. He started out with SIM and had the top painted CGM. You could also do Black with a Red top or vice versa. Attached Images __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

10-14-2009, 03:13 PM	#12
mrcowboy Drives: SS Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South TEXAS Posts: 508	Get the darn 1ss and go for speed! Your young and don't need luxuries, you need speed! As far as colors, get something bright! __________________

10-14-2009, 03:38 PM	#13
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	I have a SIM but if I was getting one now I would wait for the Synergy green to see what it looked like __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

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