Wish i Bought White... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JAB · 01-25-2011, 03:16 PM

I'm so sick of finding new scratches and swirls and rock chips on my Black SS.
Not to mention every time i get near a puddle the car gets water spotted and dust just sticks to it.

I'm really contemplating Painting it white, When i bought it there was a matching white SS on the lot but i figured the black would look better with all the mods i was planing ( Plus all the other cars iv owned have been black ) But the more i see summit white the more i like it, Thinking just painting my car summit white with flat black stripes and flat black wheels..

Any one have any idea what it would cost to paint a full Camaro..

the upcoming · 01-25-2011, 03:24 PM

i had a post awhile back to see if anyone wanted to trade a summit white for a black
haha i feel you

JAB · 01-25-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by the upcoming

i had a post awhile back to see if anyone wanted to trade a summit white for a black
haha i feel you

Yea, Im Serious about Painting it tho, Ima start looking around for quotes. Iv Heard Black To White is the most expensive Refinishing Job Tho :( lol I cant take it anymore tho.

GEEo · 01-25-2011, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAB

I'm so sick of finding new scratches and swirls and rock chips on my Black SS.
Not to mention every time i get near a puddle the car gets water spotted and dust just sticks to it.

I'm really contemplating Painting it white, When i bought it there was a matching white SS on the lot but i figured the black would look better with all the mods i was planing ( Plus all the other cars iv owned have been black ) But the more i see summit white the more i like it, Thinking just painting my car summit white with flat black stripes and flat black wheels..

Any one have any idea what it would cost to paint a full Camaro..

+1,000,000 here!! the only regret I have on my car was getting it in black!!

buzzy56 · 01-25-2011, 04:02 PM

I feel for you almost. When purchasing mine the dealer had a black and a white on site.I had been looking for a black just like the majority of my past vehicles. But it had just rained and the sun came out and water spotted it bad.Oh boy it looked s--t.The summit white on the other hand looked pristine and right then & there I made up my mind white it would be.So glad I did.Very easy to upkeep, looks good even with a little road grime and very pleasing to the eye.Good luck if you repaint.

Oh I forgot. In the mean time you can just oggle mine!

x7productions · 01-25-2011, 05:16 PM

On the cheap probably about $2500. Good jobs about $4500+ probably...

Depends on your area though. I'm just giving estimates based on quotes I've received for a two-tone paint job in Sacramento, CA (black/red).

Synyster · 01-25-2011, 05:28 PM

Go for it... and get them there IOM stripes painted on

ducq · 01-25-2011, 05:53 PM

Tell you what. White does not look as nice and shiny as black does when it's all washed and detailed, period.

midnighter · 01-25-2011, 06:41 PM

Get a 2011 in white instead. I hate to say it but I've traded in a car in the past for the same car just to get a different color. It's more expensive but much easier.

greenmachinedriver · 01-25-2011, 08:16 PM

i passed up a black one just for that reason. i use to have a black explorer and it looked so bad in the sun i swore to never own a black car again. trading it on white would probably be better color changes never come out right. and are very expensive.

tmac1granger33 · 01-25-2011, 08:24 PM

i feel the same way.. my car is chipped to heck, swirled to heck, scratched to heck... i hate it... not to mention the 2 door dings..

i guess im gonna have to invest in PC and some adams products.. i dont have the money to repaint or trade up

gl2filmerguy · 01-25-2011, 08:47 PM

I just went from a black Hyundai Genesis to a white Camaro, and thank GOD I got a white one haha

ARTIE G. · 01-25-2011, 09:18 PM

White shows scratches and dirt, just as much as black.. a scratch that just gets past the clear coat shows up as a black mark on white, not to mention that birds love the color white. Keep in mind you must keep a good coat of wax on white or as it ages it won't be summit white anymore. This is my second white car. My first was a 96 camaro and now the 2010. I can tell you that compared to my old car the new ones paint sucks. Too thin a layer of paint. The difference in tint is more obvious with white. ( I hope you know that there is a noticeable shadow on rear panels of camaros to give it a simulated depth look at a distance... Stand back and check out a white one ..like standing across the street from one...you will see it. It is not noticeable on black. Keep what you have...

Synerbee · 01-25-2011, 09:20 PM

7-10k for a good quality paint job

01-25-2011, 03:16 PM	#1
JAB C_H_E_V_Y Drives: Velocity Yellow C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sugar land/Houston TX Posts: 704	Wish i Bought White... I'm so sick of finding new scratches and swirls and rock chips on my Black SS. Not to mention every time i get near a puddle the car gets water spotted and dust just sticks to it. I'm really contemplating Painting it white, When i bought it there was a matching white SS on the lot but i figured the black would look better with all the mods i was planing ( Plus all the other cars iv owned have been black ) But the more i see summit white the more i like it, Thinking just painting my car summit white with flat black stripes and flat black wheels.. Any one have any idea what it would cost to paint a full Camaro.. __________________ Heritage Grill Flat Black Full Body Stripes Flat Black Tail Light Bezels Flat Black Camaro Emblems Flat Black / Red SS Emblems Flat Black Side Markers Chevy Bowtie Delete Led Grill Lighting Interior Led Lighting Near Future ( 1'' Drop Springs, GFX and headers,Xpipe and 3in catback with an CAI is on it way Getting ready for the PROCHARGER )

01-25-2011, 04:02 PM	#5
buzzy56 buzzy56 Drives: 2ss summit white L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: paradise Posts: 1,115 View My Garage	I feelfor you (almost) I feel for you almost. When purchasing mine the dealer had a black and a white on site.I had been looking for a black just like the majority of my past vehicles. But it had just rained and the sun came out and water spotted it bad.Oh boy it looked s--t.The summit white on the other hand looked pristine and right then & there I made up my mind white it would be.So glad I did.Very easy to upkeep, looks good even with a little road grime and very pleasing to the eye.Good luck if you repaint. Oh I forgot. In the mean time you can just oggle mine! __________________ OLD SCHOOL / NEW SCHOOL COOL

01-25-2011, 05:16 PM	#6
x7productions x7productions.com Drives: 2010 BMW E92 3-Series Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 364 View My Garage	On the cheap probably about $2500. Good jobs about $4500+ probably... Depends on your area though. I'm just giving estimates based on quotes I've received for a two-tone paint job in Sacramento, CA (black/red). __________________ *Watch Camaro : Heritage - Featuring over ten Camaro5 Members' 2010/2011 Camaros!* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158574 *Go like our Facebook Fan Page!* http://facebook.com/x7productions/

01-25-2011, 05:53 PM	#8
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	Tell you what. White does not look as nice and shiny as black does when it's all washed and detailed, period. __________________ TSP 229/236 cam .Magnaflow Comp axleback .KOOKS LT w/ high flow cats .magnapack bullets. C.A.I. Vmax ported TB. Dyno tuned 452hp / 422tq.

01-25-2011, 08:24 PM	#11
tmac1granger33 NM HT5 Drives: COTW 3/5/12 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: los lunas, New Mexico Posts: 1,986 View My Garage	i feel the same way.. my car is chipped to heck, swirled to heck, scratched to heck... i hate it... not to mention the 2 door dings.. i guess im gonna have to invest in PC and some adams products.. i dont have the money to repaint or trade up Last edited by tmac1granger33; 01-25-2011 at 08:47 PM.

01-25-2011, 03:24 PM	#2
the upcoming Drives: 10'2SS/RS,94'toyoda,02'vette Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette louisiana Posts: 840 View My Garage	i had a post awhile back to see if anyone wanted to trade a summit white for a black haha i feel you

01-25-2011, 05:28 PM	#7
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	Go for it... and get them there IOM stripes painted on

01-25-2011, 06:41 PM	#9
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Get a 2011 in white instead. I hate to say it but I've traded in a car in the past for the same car just to get a different color. It's more expensive but much easier.

01-25-2011, 08:16 PM	#10
greenmachinedriver Drives: white 2010 ss and 2011 6.2 silvy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: dfw Posts: 316	i passed up a black one just for that reason. i use to have a black explorer and it looked so bad in the sun i swore to never own a black car again. trading it on white would probably be better color changes never come out right. and are very expensive.

01-25-2011, 08:47 PM	#12
gl2filmerguy Drives: 2010 Summit White Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 388	I just went from a black Hyundai Genesis to a white Camaro, and thank GOD I got a white one haha

01-25-2011, 09:18 PM	#13
ARTIE G. Drives: chevrolet 2010 camaro lt/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nutley, New Jersey Posts: 38	White shows scratches and dirt, just as much as black.. a scratch that just gets past the clear coat shows up as a black mark on white, not to mention that birds love the color white. Keep in mind you must keep a good coat of wax on white or as it ages it won't be summit white anymore. This is my second white car. My first was a 96 camaro and now the 2010. I can tell you that compared to my old car the new ones paint sucks. Too thin a layer of paint. The difference in tint is more obvious with white. ( I hope you know that there is a noticeable shadow on rear panels of camaros to give it a simulated depth look at a distance... Stand back and check out a white one ..like standing across the street from one...you will see it. It is not noticeable on black. Keep what you have...

01-25-2011, 09:20 PM	#14
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	7-10k for a good quality paint job

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