Anyone have Black w/CGM stripes & is it too 'subtle'?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

locomaro · 07-27-2009, 09:02 AM

I thought I was dead set on getting CGM stripes on my black camaro. However, I must admit after viewing a few of the pix on this site---are the CGM stripes almost too subtle to be seen on black? I originally chose CGM because I liked the metallic look of the silver/gray color---and also because I thought the 'regular' silver looked almost white on top of black (again, based on pix from this site). I'm starting to get confused as to whether the colors in the pix are just distorted, or if they are an accurate representation of what I can expect. Can anyone that has Black/CGM stripes give me feedback on the following:

1. Are you disappointed with your choice at all? (would you pick a different color if you had it to do all over?)
2. Is it really hard to 'see' the CGM stripes except in certain lighting?
3. Do you have ground effects, and if so, does the CGM striping match well? (or do you suggest painting ground effects black?)

Any feedback you can provide would be MUCH appreciated!!

ndnsith · 07-27-2009, 09:11 AM

no regrets on my end

CamaroSkooter · 07-27-2009, 09:17 AM

I love the look of the CGM stripes on my Black 2SS. It is definately subtle, but it totally works.

ndnsith · 07-27-2009, 09:18 AM

a few more pics.......... The stripes "disappear in the shadows" but look great in the sun.... They also match the ground effects and interior......

muffinman2030 · 07-27-2009, 09:33 AM

looks sharp.

Rocks RS · 07-27-2009, 09:35 AM

ndnsith, you car looks great.

I will say, I saw one at my dealership that did not have the ground effect or the RS and I felt it did not look just right. I also had a sunroof, which I am not fond of on this car.

Just my $0.02

locomaro · 07-27-2009, 09:44 AM

ndnsith -- i see what you mean about the different lighting. Some pix you can't even see the stripes, but in the sun, they really show nicely. I'm also starting to like the unpainted ground effects with the CGM---would you say it's an exact match in color? Do you think they look 'unfinished' at all or do they look 'painted grey'?

locomaro · 07-27-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockdawg

ndnsith, you car looks great.

I will say, I saw one at my dealership that did not have the ground effect or the RS and I felt it did not look just right. I also had a sunroof, which I am not fond of on this car.

Just my $0.02

What do you mean that it just 'didn't look right'? You mean that the stripes did not stand out enough?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-27-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndnsith

a few more pics.......... The stripes "disappear in the shadows" but look great in the sun.... They also match the ground effects and interior......

Is that a CTS in your garage too?

Good man.

mutant chicken · 07-27-2009, 09:59 AM

That looks great ! We got the oppisite and I think it looks increadible as well ...

CGM with black stripes ...

CamaroSkooter · 07-27-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locomaro

ndnsith -- i see what you mean about the different lighting. Some pix you can't even see the stripes, but in the sun, they really show nicely. I'm also starting to like the unpainted ground effects with the CGM---would you say it's an exact match in color? Do you think they look 'unfinished' at all or do they look 'painted grey'?

The ground effects are a finished dark argent metallic colored plastic surface. They don't exactly match CGM, but they are very close in appearance. On the car, unless you look REALLY close, you can hardly tell the difference.

*mlee* · 07-27-2009, 10:48 AM

That would be my choice for sure... Looks Awesome...

Whwilson · 07-27-2009, 01:03 PM

My car is done the same way black w/cgm rally, and GFX.

W

RAdams · 07-27-2009, 01:22 PM

"Subtle" can look really, REALLY good! I've seen a couple black with flat black stripes that look absolutely evil!

07-27-2009, 09:02 AM	#1
locomaro Me=HAPPY Husband=JEALOUS Drives: 2010 2LT-RS Blk/CGM stripes/IO Int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 96	Anyone have Black w/CGM stripes & is it too 'subtle'?? I thought I was dead set on getting CGM stripes on my black camaro. However, I must admit after viewing a few of the pix on this site---are the CGM stripes almost too subtle to be seen on black? I originally chose CGM because I liked the metallic look of the silver/gray color---and also because I thought the 'regular' silver looked almost white on top of black (again, based on pix from this site). I'm starting to get confused as to whether the colors in the pix are just distorted, or if they are an accurate representation of what I can expect. Can anyone that has Black/CGM stripes give me feedback on the following: 1. Are you disappointed with your choice at all? (would you pick a different color if you had it to do all over?) 2. Is it really hard to 'see' the CGM stripes except in certain lighting? 3. Do you have ground effects, and if so, does the CGM striping match well? (or do you suggest painting ground effects black?) Any feedback you can provide would be MUCH appreciated!!

07-27-2009, 09:11 AM	#2
ndnsith Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 75 View My Garage	no regrets on my end Attached Images __________________ :fighting0040: :fighting0040:

07-27-2009, 09:18 AM	#4
ndnsith Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palm Springs Posts: 75 View My Garage	a few more pics.......... The stripes "disappear in the shadows" but look great in the sun.... They also match the ground effects and interior...... Attached Images __________________ :fighting0040: :fighting0040:

07-27-2009, 09:35 AM	#6
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	ndnsith, you car looks great. I will say, I saw one at my dealership that did not have the ground effect or the RS and I felt it did not look just right. I also had a sunroof, which I am not fond of on this car. Just my $0.02 __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

07-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#10
mutant chicken Mutant Member Drives: '10 SS/RS, '10 Mini , 07 Harley Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 507 View My Garage	That looks great ! We got the oppisite and I think it looks increadible as well ... CGM with black stripes ... Attached Images __________________ Ordered Oct. 13th, Del. Jun. 29th! CGM, 2SS/RS

07-27-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I love the look of the CGM stripes on my Black 2SS. It is definately subtle, but it totally works.

07-27-2009, 09:33 AM	#5
muffinman2030 do you know da muffinman? Drives: RS 2LT '10 Camaro RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 37	looks sharp.

07-27-2009, 09:44 AM	#7
locomaro Me=HAPPY Husband=JEALOUS Drives: 2010 2LT-RS Blk/CGM stripes/IO Int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 96	ndnsith -- i see what you mean about the different lighting. Some pix you can't even see the stripes, but in the sun, they really show nicely. I'm also starting to like the unpainted ground effects with the CGM---would you say it's an exact match in color? Do you think they look 'unfinished' at all or do they look 'painted grey'?

07-27-2009, 10:48 AM	#12
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,507 View My Garage	That would be my choice for sure... Looks Awesome... __________________

07-27-2009, 01:03 PM	#13
Whwilson Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 27	My car is done the same way black w/cgm rally, and GFX. W

07-27-2009, 01:22 PM	#14
RAdams Car Guy Drives: '08 Mustang GT, '01 Isuzu VehiCROSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 441	"Subtle" can look really, REALLY good! I've seen a couple black with flat black stripes that look absolutely evil!

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