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Bobbyosto · 03-26-2011, 09:45 PM

Keep the stripes; they look great

The Flash · 03-26-2011, 09:47 PM

@ Riddikulus5Gen:

Hello! Here are my five cents of advice from my own experience:

When I was ordering Excelsior (my 2010 CAMARO) I wanted to get Cyber Gray stripes from the factory.
Unfortunately at the time it was not an option GM was offering for my market. In fact I wanted a list of things that were not meant for my market but only available for US or CANADA bound CAMAROS.

My dealership came through however and found a viable solution which managed to get me a lot of the stuff in my wish list (my car is rather unique amongst the few CAMAROS imported here) save for the stripes and one other thing.

Being stubborn and not one to give up on my goals easily, I was set to order a set of the original stripes separatedly and have them installed locally.

Once more the guys at the dealership helped prevent a major mistake.

I was explained by the service dept. technicians that to make proper good finish, prevent the stripes decals from peeling off, and ensure that the decal color will not fade away faster than the car's original paint, a proper stripe installation shall be finished by applying a layer of clearcoat at least on the part of the car where the stripe decal was affixed.

That is "at least". A thorough job shall comprise a full layer of clear on all of the car.

The idea of risking carrying out a clearcoat job on a brand new car was more than my bravery allowed.

Even in a top paint shop there will always be risks:

1) A small impurity being trapped beneath the clearcoat. Correcting this, I can tell, is quite a job in itself.

2) Over spraying adjacent areas, which is specially troublesome if these areas are plastic ones.

3) Uneven application on a surface corner, bend or edge.

4) Flatspotting

So bear this in mind if you decide to remove the decals that came with car and install new ones.

Good luck

!!

Safe riding,

The Flash

goval · 03-26-2011, 09:48 PM

I say REMOVE it! Rally stripes only go on certain colors. Red,, Yellow, IO of coarse and Black.

charged · 03-26-2011, 09:50 PM

I like um bare

20Camaro11 · 03-26-2011, 09:50 PM

i like the stripes. I would keep them. I feel that the car needs that little something.

js19racer · 03-26-2011, 09:52 PM

The stripe look good, but remove the dealer badging.

Hotrod6464 · 03-26-2011, 09:53 PM

Keep Them

Rick 2000 · 03-26-2011, 10:02 PM

A 2010-11 Camaro whit no stripes is like a girl (lady) whit no make up , too plain .

BackinBlackSS/RS · 03-26-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick 2000

A 2010-11 Camaro whit no stripes is like a girl (lady) whit no make up , too plain .

Maybe, but a girl who does not need makeup is the freaking CHIT!!!!

fastfreddie · 03-26-2011, 10:12 PM

Sounds to me like you won't be satisfied until they are removed. Like you said, you can always put them back and I would have them painted on. But, you asked for opinions and I have to say that I like the stripes. To me, with stock rims and such, the stripes add a nice touch. If you customize the car with wheels, ground effects, etc., the Camaro looks better in a solid color.

Again, just my opinion.

Good luck on your decision.

FF

TaylorRyanSS · 03-26-2011, 10:28 PM

The rally stripes are very common, just look at the replies everyone is telling you to keep them. If you want to be different do the fender stripes. I originally was going to get black rallys but changed my mind since everyone has them.

Cam2011 · 03-26-2011, 10:43 PM

I like the stripes you have on it, but if you choose to remove them I would leave it clean and not apply the fender stripes.

Cam2011 · 03-26-2011, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Flash

@ Riddikulus5Gen:

Hello! Here are my five cents of advice from my own experience:

When I was ordering Excelsior (my 2010 CAMARO) I wanted to get Cyber Gray stripes from the factory.
Unfortunately at the time it was not an option GM was offering for my market. In fact I wanted a list of things that were not meant for my market but only available for US or CANADA bound CAMAROS.

My dealership came through however and found a viable solution which managed to get me a lot of the stuff in my wish list (my car is rather unique amongst the few CAMAROS imported here) save for the stripes and one other thing.

Being stubborn and not one to give up on my goals easily, I was set to order a set of the original stripes separatedly and have them installed locally.

Once more the guys at the dealership helped prevent a major mistake.

I was explained by the service dept. technicians that to make proper good finish, prevent the stripes decals from peeling off, and ensure that the decal color will not fade away faster than the car's original paint, a proper stripe installation shall be finished by applying a layer of clearcoat at least on the part of the car where the stripe decal was affixed.

That is "at least". A thorough job shall comprise a full layer of clear on all of the car.

The idea of risking carrying out a clearcoat job on a brand new car was more than my bravery allowed.

Even in a top paint shop there will always be risks:

1) A small impurity being trapped beneath the clearcoat. Correcting this, I can tell, is quite a job in itself.

2) Over spraying adjacent areas, which is specially troublesome if these areas are plastic ones.

3) Uneven application on a surface corner, bend or edge.

4) Flatspotting

So bear this in mind if you decide to remove the decals that came with car and install new ones.

Good luck

!!

Safe riding,

The Flash

Sorry I may not be reading this right, are you saying that there is no clearcoat under the stripes, or that there is clearcoat over them? You certainly could remove the stripes or apply new ones, though in either case you must know what you're doing as well as be careful.

greenisgood · 03-26-2011, 11:36 PM

I like the stripes as they are, but if your not sure...take em off!

I think the fender stripes in white or silver would look good, but take everything off and try it. If it doesn't work for you, try the fender stripes. If that doesn't work, at least you'll be sure which combo did. Lots of things we do to these cars are pissing away money but when you get yo your "vision", it will be worth it

If you go back to stripes, get them painted on.

03-26-2011, 09:47 PM	#16
The Flash Drives: Firebird 95, Equinox 05, Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Panama Posts: 293 View My Garage	How were they installed?? @ Riddikulus5Gen: Hello! Here are my five cents of advice from my own experience: When I was ordering Excelsior (my 2010 CAMARO) I wanted to get Cyber Gray stripes from the factory. Unfortunately at the time it was not an option GM was offering for my market. In fact I wanted a list of things that were not meant for my market but only available for US or CANADA bound CAMAROS. My dealership came through however and found a viable solution which managed to get me a lot of the stuff in my wish list (my car is rather unique amongst the few CAMAROS imported here) save for the stripes and one other thing. Being stubborn and not one to give up on my goals easily, I was set to order a set of the original stripes separatedly and have them installed locally. Once more the guys at the dealership helped prevent a major mistake. I was explained by the service dept. technicians that to make proper good finish, prevent the stripes decals from peeling off, and ensure that the decal color will not fade away faster than the car's original paint, a proper stripe installation shall be finished by applying a layer of clearcoat at least on the part of the car where the stripe decal was affixed. That is "at least". A thorough job shall comprise a full layer of clear on all of the car. The idea of risking carrying out a clearcoat job on a brand new car was more than my bravery allowed. Even in a top paint shop there will always be risks: 1) A small impurity being trapped beneath the clearcoat. Correcting this, I can tell, is quite a job in itself. 2) Over spraying adjacent areas, which is specially troublesome if these areas are plastic ones. 3) Uneven application on a surface corner, bend or edge. 4) Flatspotting So bear this in mind if you decide to remove the decals that came with car and install new ones. Good luck !! Safe riding, The Flash __________________

03-26-2011, 09:48 PM	#17
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	I say REMOVE it! Rally stripes only go on certain colors. Red,, Yellow, IO of coarse and Black. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

03-26-2011, 10:12 PM	#24
fastfreddie FreakyFast! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS S/C NicKey #55 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 931	Sounds to me like you won't be satisfied until they are removed. Like you said, you can always put them back and I would have them painted on. But, you asked for opinions and I have to say that I like the stripes. To me, with stock rims and such, the stripes add a nice touch. If you customize the car with wheels, ground effects, etc., the Camaro looks better in a solid color. Again, just my opinion. Good luck on your decision. FF __________________ 2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro custom painted by Pete (Mr. Showstopper) Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250743

03-26-2011, 10:28 PM	#25
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	The rally stripes are very common, just look at the replies everyone is telling you to keep them. If you want to be different do the fender stripes. I originally was going to get black rallys but changed my mind since everyone has them. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

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03-26-2011, 09:45 PM	#15
Bobbyosto Drives: 2013 Camaro & 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 284	Keep the stripes; they look great

03-26-2011, 09:50 PM	#18
charged Drives: 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mw Posts: 37	I like um bare

03-26-2011, 09:50 PM	#19
20Camaro11 Drives: SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: not here Posts: 655	i like the stripes. I would keep them. I feel that the car needs that little something.

03-26-2011, 09:52 PM	#20
js19racer js19racer Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kernersville, North Carolina Posts: 73	The stripe look good, but remove the dealer badging.

03-26-2011, 09:53 PM	#21
Hotrod6464 Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Titusville,PA Posts: 129 View My Garage	Keep Them

03-26-2011, 10:02 PM	#22
Rick 2000 Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 89	A 2010-11 Camaro whit no stripes is like a girl (lady) whit no make up , too plain .

03-26-2011, 10:43 PM	#26
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	I like the stripes you have on it, but if you choose to remove them I would leave it clean and not apply the fender stripes.

03-26-2011, 11:36 PM	#28
greenisgood Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 301	I like the stripes as they are, but if your not sure...take em off! I think the fender stripes in white or silver would look good, but take everything off and try it. If it doesn't work for you, try the fender stripes. If that doesn't work, at least you'll be sure which combo did. Lots of things we do to these cars are pissing away money but when you get yo your "vision", it will be worth it If you go back to stripes, get them painted on.