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organgrinder · 12-15-2009, 08:23 PM

ya...that looks great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by P. Ham

I like subtle. I think it'll look very classy! Did this really really quick in photoshop. You can just make out the SS. That's the way to go.

Darth_Emma · 12-16-2009, 09:03 AM

P.Ham thanks for doing that! That is exactly the look I'm going for. I prefer the subtle and classy look rather than the "hit em in the face look." To each their own. I think all the Camaros look great, but I'm a 51 year old woman and don't want my car to scream "look at me." I prefer the more subtle appearance.

I'm also planning to paint the strip between the tail lights glossy black at the same time. I may do the bowties black as well. I must admit, I'm a bit concerned about doing things to it that would take away from it being "stock."

Thanks again.

loopback · 12-23-2009, 03:05 PM

Just put mine on.

Just worried about washing and keeping the spears from catching on the rag or anything.

Darth_Emma · 12-23-2009, 04:30 PM

I just got an estimate to have hood spears with "SS" stenciled on them from my dealer's body shop. They are saying $700 to $800! That seems a bit steep.

I have never had this kind of work done on a car before. Can anyone suggest how I might go about finding another custom paint place in my area? The yellow pages are not very helpful. All the "automotive painting" places say "we only do collision work."

bigwormgraphix · 01-02-2010, 09:13 PM

Below are dark gray & flat black spears on a black car. Were selling them for about $56 this month only - use coupon code "jan10" for 20% off the regular price of $69.

full of days · 01-02-2010, 09:35 PM

needs more black! hahaha

Reaper1a · 01-02-2010, 09:38 PM

Quick PS of what I'm doing

bigwormgraphix · 01-02-2010, 09:40 PM

The blue looks good!!

Reaper1a · 01-02-2010, 09:45 PM

Thanks...I'll have some real pics up as soon as she's finished

Darth_Emma · 01-03-2010, 09:20 AM

That blue looks great on the white car. Love it. I didn't think I'd like white, but after seeing the white Camaros, I love it! Very clean looking. I like clean lines.

SummoneR · 01-03-2010, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by full of days

needs more black! hahaha

something does not look right with those... great color combo though.

hsbhullar77 · 02-19-2010, 01:26 PM

i noticed that some of the pictures show that the spears end very sharply, but some end in a rounded manner...can some1 explain why?

Is it due to the install or are they made differently by certain companies?

Alain · 02-19-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santos

heres mine, i made em myself at the shop

i love this picture!

full of days · 02-19-2010, 01:45 PM

Some folks install the spears flush with the top of the hood bulge. Some folks dont. Some install the spears and stretch to follow the curve and angle of the hood that is close to the mailslot. Some people dont.

I installed mine with an inch or less below the top of the hood bulge following the curve and angle of the hood to make it congruant and symetrical. Some folks think it looks weird. I didnt want the vinyl to meet at the top and catch and eventually peel during washing or from the elements, et al. Mine sits more in the valley of the hood than on the angled part of the bulge.

The main 2 vinyl companies are 3M and Avery. There's a lot of stuff out there and everyone has their preferences.

12-16-2009, 09:03 AM	#86
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	P.Ham thanks for doing that! That is exactly the look I'm going for. I prefer the subtle and classy look rather than the "hit em in the face look." To each their own. I think all the Camaros look great, but I'm a 51 year old woman and don't want my car to scream "look at me." I prefer the more subtle appearance. I'm also planning to paint the strip between the tail lights glossy black at the same time. I may do the bowties black as well. I must admit, I'm a bit concerned about doing things to it that would take away from it being "stock." Thanks again. Last edited by Darth_Emma; 02-02-2010 at 06:34 PM.

12-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#87
loopback SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Black 1SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 110	Just put mine on. Just worried about washing and keeping the spears from catching on the rag or anything. Attached Images

12-23-2009, 04:30 PM	#88
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I just got an estimate to have hood spears with "SS" stenciled on them from my dealer's body shop. They are saying $700 to $800! That seems a bit steep. I have never had this kind of work done on a car before. Can anyone suggest how I might go about finding another custom paint place in my area? The yellow pages are not very helpful. All the "automotive painting" places say "we only do collision work." Last edited by Darth_Emma; 12-24-2009 at 04:00 PM.

01-02-2010, 09:35 PM	#90
full of days Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 723	needs more black! hahaha __________________ *Post Tenebras Lux*

01-02-2010, 09:38 PM	#91
Reaper1a Drives: 2010 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 356	Quick PS of what I'm doing Attached Images __________________ Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. -Elbert Hubbard

01-02-2010, 09:13 PM	#89
bigwormgraphix Account Suspended Drives: 1991 Z28, 2015 SS & 2017 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 800	Below are dark gray & flat black spears on a black car. Were selling them for about $56 this month only - use coupon code "jan10" for 20% off the regular price of $69.

01-02-2010, 09:40 PM	#92
bigwormgraphix Account Suspended Drives: 1991 Z28, 2015 SS & 2017 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 800	The blue looks good!!

01-02-2010, 09:45 PM	#93
Reaper1a Drives: 2010 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 356	Thanks...I'll have some real pics up as soon as she's finished __________________ Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. -Elbert Hubbard

01-03-2010, 09:20 AM	#94
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	That blue looks great on the white car. Love it. I didn't think I'd like white, but after seeing the white Camaros, I love it! Very clean looking. I like clean lines.

02-19-2010, 01:26 PM	#96
hsbhullar77 Drives: 2 LT-RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Hyde Park Posts: 32	i noticed that some of the pictures show that the spears end very sharply, but some end in a rounded manner...can some1 explain why? Is it due to the install or are they made differently by certain companies?

02-19-2010, 01:45 PM	#98
full of days Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 723	Some folks install the spears flush with the top of the hood bulge. Some folks dont. Some install the spears and stretch to follow the curve and angle of the hood that is close to the mailslot. Some people dont. I installed mine with an inch or less below the top of the hood bulge following the curve and angle of the hood to make it congruant and symetrical. Some folks think it looks weird. I didnt want the vinyl to meet at the top and catch and eventually peel during washing or from the elements, et al. Mine sits more in the valley of the hood than on the angled part of the bulge. The main 2 vinyl companies are 3M and Avery. There's a lot of stuff out there and everyone has their preferences. __________________ *Post Tenebras Lux*

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