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alfie43 · 11-02-2009, 01:36 PM

I posted this question recently, but somehow it ended up in the V-6 Engine forum. So, bear with me and allow me to post again.

I am toying with the idea of pin striping my car. Now don't flame me about padded landau tops and vinyl roofs. :>) This car has so much styling connection with its past that I am tempted to add a hint of a retro look to it.

I may test the idea with inexpensive removable tape first...just to see how it looks. If I decide to go with pin stripes, I'll get them painted on. To make this idea work, it will be about the right color selection and layout, ie, width, number of stripes, etc.

If you any suggestions or ideas, I am open to your comments about colors, width, etc. The car is VR with painted silver rally stripes, tinted glass and chrome wheels. Also, if you have photos of a new Camaro with pin stripes that accent the sides of the front fender and rear quarter, please post them.

Alfie

topgun1 · 11-02-2009, 06:32 PM

I couldn't ever put something like pin stripes on this car. It would be like putting vent shades/rain guards on the windows. But that's just my two cents worth. but to each their own, stripe away!

ljustin293 · 11-02-2009, 06:33 PM

I've seen pinstripes on a car in here before..I'll see if I can find it

alfie43 · 11-02-2009, 07:53 PM

It would be like putting vent shades/rain guards on the windows.

...or putting one of those big clunky looking fuel doors on a Camaro...like you said, "to each his own".

Rockytophummer · 11-02-2009, 07:58 PM

My dealer had a VR with gold pin stripes goingdown the side. Have to say itruined the car! It just made the lines of car look tacky! But it is no longer there so someone purchased the car! Personaly I wouldn't do it but if you want go for it.

Wikedwil · 11-03-2009, 08:19 PM

5/16 dual stripe?
like you said experiment with different widths, areas. it's your car make it yours. I did mine very subtle.

alfie43 · 11-03-2009, 08:21 PM

I agree, subtle is the way to go. Do you have pics? If so, please post them.

SlingShot · 11-03-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfie43

It would be like putting vent shades/rain guards on the windows.

...or putting one of those big clunky looking fuel doors on a Camaro...like you said, "to each his own".

Wikedwil · 11-03-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfie43

I agree, subtle is the way to go. Do you have pics? If so, please post them.

new pics tomorrow.

SuperSport2010 · 11-03-2009, 09:33 PM

It would ruin the car. Might as well place 3 of those little oval ghetto vents on each of the upper front fenders while you are at it.

alfie43 · 11-03-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSport2010

It would ruin the car. Might as well place 3 of those little oval ghetto vents on each of the upper front fenders while you are at it.

Yah...or paint it black...yech!

Ferrarimk13 · 11-03-2009, 09:48 PM

i always thought subtle pinstripes are cool, check out the cars at sema, there is one green one with a pinstripe on the hood i think looks pretty cool

alfie43 · 11-03-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrarimk13

i always thought subtle pinstripes are cool, check out the cars at sema, there is one green one with a pinstripe on the hood i think looks pretty cool

Yes..subtle is the operative word here.

Alfie

topgun1 · 11-04-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfie43

It would be like putting vent shades/rain guards on the windows.

...or putting one of those big clunky looking fuel doors on a Camaro...like you said, "to each his own".

haha, touche

11-02-2009, 01:36 PM	#1
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	Pin stipes I posted this question recently, but somehow it ended up in the V-6 Engine forum. So, bear with me and allow me to post again. I am toying with the idea of pin striping my car. Now don't flame me about padded landau tops and vinyl roofs. :>) This car has so much styling connection with its past that I am tempted to add a hint of a retro look to it. I may test the idea with inexpensive removable tape first...just to see how it looks. If I decide to go with pin stripes, I'll get them painted on. To make this idea work, it will be about the right color selection and layout, ie, width, number of stripes, etc. If you any suggestions or ideas, I am open to your comments about colors, width, etc. The car is VR with painted silver rally stripes, tinted glass and chrome wheels. Also, if you have photos of a new Camaro with pin stripes that accent the sides of the front fender and rear quarter, please post them. Alfie __________________ Last edited by alfie43; 11-02-2009 at 05:03 PM.

11-02-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	I couldn't ever put something like pin stripes on this car. It would be like putting vent shades/rain guards on the windows. But that's just my two cents worth. but to each their own, stripe away! __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

11-02-2009, 07:53 PM	#4
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	It would be like putting vent shades/rain guards on the windows. ...or putting one of those big clunky looking fuel doors on a Camaro...like you said, "to each his own". __________________

11-03-2009, 08:21 PM	#7
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	I agree, subtle is the way to go. Do you have pics? If so, please post them. __________________

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Ferrarimk13 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro in a year Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 727 View My Garage	i always thought subtle pinstripes are cool, check out the cars at sema, there is one green one with a pinstripe on the hood i think looks pretty cool