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JChen · 12-06-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Try to stay away from those anyway...

Should be fine though I would imagine. My decals haven't had a problem, but I'm pretty sure I've only resorted to the autowash maybe twice. Maybe.

No choice. It's my DD and I live in Michigan where it's already begun to snow. Believe you me, the automated carwash is the last place I'd take my baby.

Revo1 · 12-07-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JChen

No choice. It's my DD and I live in Michigan where it's already begun to snow. Believe you me, the automated carwash is the last place I'd take my baby.

Do what you gotta do, man... Good to see some people are DDin their Camaros, startin to think I was the only one...

SummoneR · 12-07-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JChen

Out of curiosity, how will our vinyl hood spears fair in those automated touchless car washes?

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Do what you gotta do, man... Good to see some people are DDin their Camaros, startin to think I was the only one...

Mine is a daily Driver as well. I also live down a dirt road... ugh, for the time being. I get it washed every other day at the local touchless the spears still look fine, but it's only been a few months.

Once I move I plan to Xaino the car and hand wash it from then on out.

Santos · 12-07-2009, 01:10 PM

heres mine, i made em myself at the shop

Revo1 · 12-09-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Mine is a daily Driver as well. I also live down a dirt road... ugh, for the time being. I get it washed every other day at the local touchless the spears still look fine, but it's only been a few months.

Once I move I plan to Xaino the car and hand wash it from then on out.

We're lucky enough to have a handwash at our aprtment, so I do all my washing/waxing myself, but if we didn't, it would be an expensive proposition keepin her clean. Most coin-ops charge per minute, and I take my time...

xxbrankxx · 12-15-2009, 05:36 AM

I wanna order these soon but wanted to know how difficult these spears are to install. I sorta had a hard time installing the gill fades. When you install the spears is there some sort of marking you can make with tape or something to let you know that you have them lined up correctly? Hate like hell to screw it up and waste $70 and have to order a new set...

SNV · 12-15-2009, 07:20 AM

Local body shop should only charge 40-50 to install them.

drider98 · 12-15-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xxbrankxx

I wanna order these soon but wanted to know how difficult these spears are to install. I sorta had a hard time installing the gill fades. When you install the spears is there some sort of marking you can make with tape or something to let you know that you have them lined up correctly? Hate like hell to screw it up and waste $70 and have to order a new set...

The best way to install them is to cut the Mask and Backing paper as close to the edge as possible, dry fit them and tape the position so you can slide them into position, using the wet install method. The will follow the body lines of the Hood Cowl.

2010 SSRS · 12-15-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by P. Ham

Had mine custom painted at the dealers. They did an incredible job. They kind of look like fangs.

That looks really nice, wow.

Darth_Emma · 12-15-2009, 04:42 PM

I am getting a CGM and I'm going to paint on gloss black hood spears. I want to have "SS" on the spears like in post #76 (nice car, btw). My question is this: do you think the stencil type with the original body color showing through (like in post 76) looks better than placing a raised SS badge on each side? I can get the badges in silver, black, or red.

I am leaning toward a stencil with the original paint showing through, but I know that would cost more than buying raised badges that I can put on myself.

Thoughts?

P. Ham · 12-15-2009, 08:13 PM

I don't think I've seen a CGM with black spears. Good to be different. I think going either way will look fine. I would go with the stencil myself because it'll look more "stock". Black spears with CGM "SS" coming through will be pretty subtle though if that's what you are going for. That's not a bad thing. You could even have the SS painted a slightly lighter medium gray to stand them out a little. If going with badges silver will look good as long as you keep a little silver other places. A black badge will look stealthy but very subtle. Red will be too attention grabbing with those colors I think. Good luck!

Darth_Emma · 12-15-2009, 08:21 PM

Thanks for your input. I am going for that subtle look. I think black spears with SS stenciled on it will look classy.

organgrinder · 12-15-2009, 08:30 PM

...70 bucks!!! wow!! i've got em for $39.95. and they're very easy to put on. with or without text'

http://thecamarodecalstore.com

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Originally Posted by xxbrankxx

I wanna order these soon but wanted to know how difficult these spears are to install. I sorta had a hard time installing the gill fades. When you install the spears is there some sort of marking you can make with tape or something to let you know that you have them lined up correctly? Hate like hell to screw it up and waste $70 and have to order a new set...

P. Ham · 12-15-2009, 08:53 PM

I like subtle. I think it'll look very classy! Did this really really quick in photoshop. You can just make out the SS. That's the way to go.

12-07-2009, 01:10 PM	#74
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12-15-2009, 07:20 AM	#77
SNV Drives: 2014 RRM 2ls Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	Local body shop should only charge 40-50 to install them. __________________ 2010 IBM 1LT out. 2013 BRM 1LS in. It's like having a blank canvas once again. Modding has started! Now on to a 2014......

12-15-2009, 08:13 PM	#81
P. Ham Drives: IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 169 View My Garage	I don't think I've seen a CGM with black spears. Good to be different. I think going either way will look fine. I would go with the stencil myself because it'll look more "stock". Black spears with CGM "SS" coming through will be pretty subtle though if that's what you are going for. That's not a bad thing. You could even have the SS painted a slightly lighter medium gray to stand them out a little. If going with badges silver will look good as long as you keep a little silver other places. A black badge will look stealthy but very subtle. Red will be too attention grabbing with those colors I think. Good luck! __________________ It's not polite to stare.

12-15-2009, 08:53 PM	#84
P. Ham Drives: IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 169 View My Garage	I like subtle. I think it'll look very classy! Did this really really quick in photoshop. You can just make out the SS. That's the way to go. Attached Images __________________ It's not polite to stare.

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12-15-2009, 05:36 AM	#76
xxbrankxx Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anyplace, USA Posts: 252 View My Garage	I wanna order these soon but wanted to know how difficult these spears are to install. I sorta had a hard time installing the gill fades. When you install the spears is there some sort of marking you can make with tape or something to let you know that you have them lined up correctly? Hate like hell to screw it up and waste $70 and have to order a new set... __________________

12-15-2009, 04:42 PM	#80
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I am getting a CGM and I'm going to paint on gloss black hood spears. I want to have "SS" on the spears like in post #76 (nice car, btw). My question is this: do you think the stencil type with the original body color showing through (like in post 76) looks better than placing a raised SS badge on each side? I can get the badges in silver, black, or red. I am leaning toward a stencil with the original paint showing through, but I know that would cost more than buying raised badges that I can put on myself. Thoughts?

12-15-2009, 08:21 PM	#82
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Thanks for your input. I am going for that subtle look. I think black spears with SS stenciled on it will look classy.