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Scottishgames · 12-13-2010, 09:46 AM

Watch it Mates, this could happen to you if you live in a snow state.
I went to pick up my car last Sat. (12/11) and this is what I found.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=40486
It seems that when the stripe was applied at Ground Effects LTD., Water was still under the edge and when they parked it outside for transport back to the factory, it froze.
Now when it gets to the dealership they go to wash it and the edge of the stripe tears off.
Of course they are going to replace it, but thought you may want to watch it if you live in a snow state and drive your C5 all year long.

CamaroSkooter · 12-13-2010, 10:41 AM

That's crazy. You'd think a company that specializes in applying vinyl stripes would understand this phenomenon...

And, for those that don't want to click a link:

Darth_Emma · 12-13-2010, 10:47 AM

That'll buff right out.

RPO_Z28 · 12-13-2010, 10:57 AM

We've had two sets of stripes just "pop" off.

One was a cyber gray spoiler stripe.

The other was a cyber gray hockey stripe (fender/frt, bumper) on an LS.

Both popped off in the warm weather.

No explanation why but at least they were redone under warranty.

Ironheadspearo · 12-13-2010, 10:57 AM

use white out

Steve Dallas · 12-13-2010, 12:28 PM

This is why I would never get vinyl stripes.

Paint em on!

JDP Sales · 12-13-2010, 12:45 PM

Wow, that's too bad. It's almost as if the stripes shattered!

midnighter · 12-13-2010, 12:54 PM

Painted and cleared over is the ticket.

Scottishgames · 12-13-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick@JDP

Wow, that's too bad. It's almost as if the stripes shattered!

Yeah, that's exactly what it looks like.
The good thing is I got all repairs in writing and signed by the manager, because I'm not taking it back till spring.
The dealership was very apologetic and threw in some nice perks even though it was'nt their fault.
If I had it to do over I would have waited and had them painted on.
It would have save about two weeks getting it to me also.
Oh well, Live and Learn.

CTBranson · 12-13-2010, 02:28 PM

when i first got mine I waxed the stripes using turtle wax. It left a residue on the vinyl stripes thats still there to this day. the dealership said try using windex....didn't work. really annoying that from certain angles you can see the circles from the wax.

PB3 · 12-13-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

use white out

lol...nice

Scottishgames · 12-13-2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

use white out

With the big storm we're having, I could uncover it and push it outside and you would never see the stripe at all, I would also have a all white car.

2SSRS-CGM · 12-13-2010, 02:45 PM

There is a special black vinyl reconditioning stuff made by mothers (I think) My dad had some and I tried it out. Looks great and keeps the black dark. I'll give my parents a call and get the brand and name...

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTBranson

when i first got mine I waxed the stripes using turtle wax. It left a residue on the vinyl stripes thats still there to this day. the dealership said try using windex....didn't work. really annoying that from certain angles you can see the circles from the wax.

PB3 · 12-13-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS-CGM

There is a special black vinyl reconditioning stuff made by mothers (I think) My dad had some and I tried it out. Looks great and keeps the black dark. I'll give my parents a call and get the brand and name...

Back-to Black?

12-13-2010, 09:46 AM	#1
Scottishgames Suck'n Gas And Haul'n Ass Drives: 2011 1LT/RS - 1936 Chevy Streetrod Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 344	Watch it Mates, RS Stripe Damage Watch it Mates, this could happen to you if you live in a snow state. I went to pick up my car last Sat. (12/11) and this is what I found. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=40486 It seems that when the stripe was applied at Ground Effects LTD., Water was still under the edge and when they parked it outside for transport back to the factory, it froze. Now when it gets to the dealership they go to wash it and the edge of the stripe tears off. Of course they are going to replace it, but thought you may want to watch it if you live in a snow state and drive your C5 all year long. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ictureid=53017 Last edited by Scottishgames; 12-13-2010 at 10:18 AM.

12-13-2010, 10:41 AM	#2
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	That's crazy. You'd think a company that specializes in applying vinyl stripes would understand this phenomenon... And, for those that don't want to click a link: __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

12-13-2010, 10:57 AM	#4
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,742	We've had two sets of stripes just "pop" off. One was a cyber gray spoiler stripe. The other was a cyber gray hockey stripe (fender/frt, bumper) on an LS. Both popped off in the warm weather. No explanation why but at least they were redone under warranty. __________________

12-13-2010, 10:57 AM	#5
Ironheadspearo ride the pain train Drives: 2011 1LT RS, 1998 fxstc HD Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 2,047	use white out __________________ PAIN is temporary, PRIDE is forever......RACE HARD

12-13-2010, 12:28 PM	#6
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	This is why I would never get vinyl stripes. Paint em on! __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

12-13-2010, 10:47 AM	#3
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	That'll buff right out.

12-13-2010, 12:45 PM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Wow, that's too bad. It's almost as if the stripes shattered!

12-13-2010, 12:54 PM	#8
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	Painted and cleared over is the ticket.

12-13-2010, 02:28 PM	#10
CTBranson Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Branson,MO Posts: 69	waxing my stripes when i first got mine I waxed the stripes using turtle wax. It left a residue on the vinyl stripes thats still there to this day. the dealership said try using windex....didn't work. really annoying that from certain angles you can see the circles from the wax.

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