My First Small Appearance Mods / 1/4 Flares and Gill Fade Vinyl - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Xmicro_SS · 08-02-2009, 11:48 PM

Well I spent a couple hours bonding with my new ride late today. With only 75 Miles (Freakin' Rain

), i decided to put the 1/4 Flares (Mud Flaps) on the car. I was debating on these for a while because I like the clean appearance of the car without them, but after driving ONLY 75 Miles (and doing a detail spray so I can put the cover back on) I realized how much crap kicks up the Rocker panels and lower doors and rear bumper. I think all in all the look is pretty cool and they are ultra functional on this car. They took about 2 hours to do, from beginning to end. Read below for a few tips and notes about 1/4 flare install that may help ahead of time.

I also put on these faded vinyls I got from autotrimdesign.com. I am very happy with the way they look. They really ad depth to the look of the gills. You really cannot tell they are vinyl from more than 4 feet away. See pics below to compare. They only took about 20 minutes to install and fit nicely.

NOTES ON 1/4 Flares:

- Make sure to clean paint well with degreaser / alcohol.
- No need to remove tires, but it would make the rear easier
- No need for a lift or jack, but without lifting at all good luck drilling the rear screws on the front pair (I did not use these screws, they were VERY Strong without them. If you drive in the snow, I would not skip these front flap underbody screws)
- You may need to open the 2 tabs on the front ones in order to hook under metal lip
- Be careful, when replacing the two screws you remove to install the front set, it is very hard to get them back in. You have to align the holes in the flaps, black well plastic and the rocker panels........tricky!
- When removing the adhesive (via the clear tab provided) be careful not to pull too hard or the plastic backing will break.
- DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS!

- READ DIRECTION ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEFORE YOU START!!

Enjoy the pics!

MikesZ · 08-02-2009, 11:56 PM

Nice...subtle...classy...SIM is in my top three color choices.

Xmicro_SS · 08-03-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

Nice...subtle...classy...SIM is in my top three color choices.

Thanks MikesZ. I do want to do some IOM Vinyl graphics, soon!

GMtothecore · 08-03-2009, 12:26 AM

Very cool!

MikesZ · 08-03-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

Thanks MikesZ. I do want to do some IOM Vinyl graphics, soon!

Yeah, like IOM stripes would look good on the SIM.

KMPrenger · 08-03-2009, 01:06 AM

hmm...maybe once the rain drys up you could get some shots farther away from the car with the whole car in view? Front, side, 3/4 back, and then back? Would really appreciate it! I'd have to see the additional pics, but I don't think these look all too bad, and make your car unique.

lhj 970 · 08-03-2009, 01:45 AM

where did u get the flapps, we live in oregon and it rains here

thanks

Xmicro_SS · 08-03-2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lhj 970

where did u get the flapps, we live in oregon and it rains here

thanks

They are a GM PArt. I got them from Camaro Scotty:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31345

Al Robinson · 08-03-2009, 11:14 AM

I really like the faded gill decal. I just think the upper edge of the decal is the wrong angle.

D1BADZ · 08-03-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Robinson

I really like the faded gill decal. I just think the upper edge of the decal is the wrong angle.

Red Rocket · 08-03-2009, 12:25 PM

I love the faded gill stripes too! That's probably going to be at the top of my mod list when I get the car.

Xmicro_SS · 08-03-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Robinson

I really like the faded gill decal. I just think the upper edge of the decal is the wrong angle.

I agree that the gill angle is odd, but that is how the metal is pressed. The Vinyl fits dead on the pressed in area.

Mungo · 08-04-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xmicro_SS

I agree that the gill angle is odd, but that is how the metal is pressed. The Vinyl fits dead on the pressed in area.

Is there anyway to trim it to the correct angle?

ZombieEatsYou · 08-04-2009, 08:10 AM

X-acto knife.

And I can back up Xmicro_SS; that's the way the metal is pressed. So, technically, it is at the correct angle but feel free to cut it so that the decals appear the way you think the gills should have been pressed into the body.

08-02-2009, 11:48 PM	#1
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	My First Small Appearance Mods / 1/4 Flares and Gill Fade Vinyl Well I spent a couple hours bonding with my new ride late today. With only 75 Miles (Freakin' Rain), i decided to put the 1/4 Flares (Mud Flaps) on the car. I was debating on these for a while because I like the clean appearance of the car without them, but after driving ONLY 75 Miles (and doing a detail spray so I can put the cover back on) I realized how much crap kicks up the Rocker panels and lower doors and rear bumper. I think all in all the look is pretty cool and they are ultra functional on this car. They took about 2 hours to do, from beginning to end. Read below for a few tips and notes about 1/4 flare install that may help ahead of time. I also put on these faded vinyls I got from autotrimdesign.com. I am very happy with the way they look. They really ad depth to the look of the gills. You really cannot tell they are vinyl from more than 4 feet away. See pics below to compare. They only took about 20 minutes to install and fit nicely. NOTES ON 1/4 Flares: - Make sure to clean paint well with degreaser / alcohol. - No need to remove tires, but it would make the rear easier - No need for a lift or jack, but without lifting at all good luck drilling the rear screws on the front pair (I did not use these screws, they were VERY Strong without them. If you drive in the snow, I would not skip these front flap underbody screws) - You may need to open the 2 tabs on the front ones in order to hook under metal lip - Be careful, when replacing the two screws you remove to install the front set, it is very hard to get them back in. You have to align the holes in the flaps, black well plastic and the rocker panels........tricky! - When removing the adhesive (via the clear tab provided) be careful not to pull too hard or the plastic backing will break. - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS! - READ DIRECTION ALL THE WAY THROUGH BEFORE YOU START!! Enjoy the pics! Attached Images __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

08-03-2009, 12:26 AM	#4
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	Very cool! __________________

08-03-2009, 01:06 AM	#6
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	hmm...maybe once the rain drys up you could get some shots farther away from the car with the whole car in view? Front, side, 3/4 back, and then back? Would really appreciate it! I'd have to see the additional pics, but I don't think these look all too bad, and make your car unique. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-03-2009, 12:25 PM	#11
Red Rocket Camaro Princess Drives: 2010 VR 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tri-Cities, WA Posts: 231	I love the faded gill stripes too! That's probably going to be at the top of my mod list when I get the car. __________________ No longer waiting.

08-04-2009, 08:10 AM	#14
ZombieEatsYou Drives: "Bmblbee" 2010 RY 2SS/RS. VIN 12043 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waldorf, Maryland Posts: 1,266 View My Garage	X-acto knife. And I can back up Xmicro_SS; that's the way the metal is pressed. So, technically, it is at the correct angle but feel free to cut it so that the decals appear the way you think the gills should have been pressed into the body. __________________

08-02-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	Nice...subtle...classy...SIM is in my top three color choices.

08-03-2009, 01:45 AM	#7
lhj 970 Drives: 68 RS, 84 Z28, 98, 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 9	where did u get the flapps, we live in oregon and it rains here thanks

08-03-2009, 11:14 AM	#9
Al Robinson RACKM Drives: 2001 Mazda MilleniaS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 160	I really like the faded gill decal. I just think the upper edge of the decal is the wrong angle.