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Larz29 · 11-04-2010, 10:35 AM

Ok, I have a gripe.

When I bought my car it came with vinyl racing stripes. They are NOT painted on they are just stickers! I couldn't believe it how a $30,000+ car would have such a cheap looking accessory.

Why couldn't GM paint the hockey & racing stripes on the car? I don't get it.

Humbler · 11-04-2010, 01:30 PM

Leather "appointed" seats.
Chrome "cladded" wheels.
Etc...

Amazing what they put on close to $40K cars these days...

2010 SSRS · 11-04-2010, 01:31 PM

the nerve of them , lol

papabearcamaro · 11-04-2010, 03:15 PM

There are alot more expensive cars and trucks that have "stickers" applied to them. This is not a new concept.
I am sure you noticed this before you took delivery of the car and if you were not happy with the options it came with you should have ordered one WITHOUT the stripes than had them painted on either through the dealer or a shop of your choice.
If you are so unhappy with these,they are removable without any harm to the paint.

h2oplay · 11-05-2010, 06:27 AM

take them off and have them painted on, you'll find out why GM doesn't do it......

I have the matte black stripes, everyone seems to like them, and if I decide to change them down the road, I can..... not sure what you expect for 30k, a loaded malibu is almost 30......

IROCanSS · 11-05-2010, 06:33 AM

PS... it's a Camaro. Do any cars come with factory painted stripes? Unlikely. Challengers, Camaros and Mustangs do not.

IROCanSS · 11-05-2010, 06:35 AM

Furthermore, with the right care, The vinyl looks perfect. Mine are glossy and look painted but I spend more time taking care of my car then bitching about small details.

Santos · 11-05-2010, 07:26 AM

while some of you may still think vinyl looks cheap, you wouldnt believe how many different types, and brands there are. I work with this stuff all day long, if your stripe provider gave you some low dollar stuff it will definitely show, on the other hand there are some really nice vinyls, some have flake, and luster, I personally made my hood spears from reflective. Just be sure to ask questions about what type of vinyl you are purchasing, they range anywhere from crappy 2 year vinyl to hi performance vinyl that can last upwards of 7 years. Hope this helps anybody shopping for stuff.

greenrail · 11-06-2010, 02:20 PM

Oh brother. Like vinyl stripes and decals is news? Geez, get serious.

Manufacturers have been doing this since the '60's.

11-04-2010, 10:35 AM	#1
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 226	Vinyl racing & hockey stripes cheap looking Ok, I have a gripe. When I bought my car it came with vinyl racing stripes. They are NOT painted on they are just stickers! I couldn't believe it how a $30,000+ car would have such a cheap looking accessory. Why couldn't GM paint the hockey & racing stripes on the car? I don't get it.

11-04-2010, 01:31 PM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	the nerve of them , lol __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

11-04-2010, 03:15 PM	#4
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	There are alot more expensive cars and trucks that have "stickers" applied to them. This is not a new concept. I am sure you noticed this before you took delivery of the car and if you were not happy with the options it came with you should have ordered one WITHOUT the stripes than had them painted on either through the dealer or a shop of your choice. If you are so unhappy with these,they are removable without any harm to the paint. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

11-05-2010, 07:26 AM	#8
Santos Santos Drives: 1SS Blk 6M ECS 1500 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 606 View My Garage	while some of you may still think vinyl looks cheap, you wouldnt believe how many different types, and brands there are. I work with this stuff all day long, if your stripe provider gave you some low dollar stuff it will definitely show, on the other hand there are some really nice vinyls, some have flake, and luster, I personally made my hood spears from reflective. Just be sure to ask questions about what type of vinyl you are purchasing, they range anywhere from crappy 2 year vinyl to hi performance vinyl that can last upwards of 7 years. Hope this helps anybody shopping for stuff. __________________

11-06-2010, 02:20 PM	#9
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	Oh brother. Like vinyl stripes and decals is news? Geez, get serious. Manufacturers have been doing this since the '60's. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name. Last edited by greenrail; 11-06-2010 at 10:21 PM.

11-04-2010, 01:30 PM	#2
Humbler Drives: 1970 GTO HT / 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Westerville, OH Posts: 79	Leather "appointed" seats. Chrome "cladded" wheels. Etc... Amazing what they put on close to $40K cars these days...

11-05-2010, 06:27 AM	#5
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	take them off and have them painted on, you'll find out why GM doesn't do it...... I have the matte black stripes, everyone seems to like them, and if I decide to change them down the road, I can..... not sure what you expect for 30k, a loaded malibu is almost 30......

11-05-2010, 06:33 AM	#6
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	PS... it's a Camaro. Do any cars come with factory painted stripes? Unlikely. Challengers, Camaros and Mustangs do not.

11-05-2010, 06:35 AM	#7
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Furthermore, with the right care, The vinyl looks perfect. Mine are glossy and look painted but I spend more time taking care of my car then bitching about small details.

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