Stinger & Spider Stripes on ZL1? (pic inside)

#8ZL1Man · 06-08-2023, 08:04 AM

Yes or No?

(I think it should be easy to do - just fold the unused part of the stripes and trim the excess in front of the hood dome.)

Smokin19 · 06-08-2023, 09:58 AM

Something similar.

Gunkk · 06-08-2023, 10:05 AM

Nothing wrong with stripes on a vert, and those look pretty good!

Stock cut vinyl won't wrap the hood heat extractor very well (it will splay from that angle unless custom cut). I recommend PPF on our cars, which will not play well with vinyl decals. So I'd have 'em painted on, then do PPF on top. Not terrible on only 3 panels: hood, trunk and tonneau. But cost is probably 10x that of custom vinyl.

#8ZL1Man · 06-08-2023, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

Nothing wrong with stripes on a vert, and those look pretty good!

Stock cut vinyl won't wrap the hood heat extractor very well (it will splay from that angle unless custom cut).

Yeah, probably trim it at the edges rather than wrap the angles under the heat extractor. No plans for PPF anywhere on top of stripes, just front bumper, windshield, and mirrors.

SSEssence · 06-08-2023, 01:20 PM

I like the center stinger stripe, it accentuates the cowl

#8ZL1Man · 06-08-2023, 05:56 PM

I'm trying to determine if the measurements are close enough to put the stripe on a ZL1:

Smokin19 · 06-08-2023, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

Nothing wrong with stripes on a vert, and those look pretty good!

Stock cut vinyl won't wrap the hood heat extractor very well (it will splay from that angle unless custom cut). I recommend PPF on our cars, which will not play well with vinyl decals. So I'd have 'em painted on, then do PPF on top. Not terrible on only 3 panels: hood, trunk and tonneau. But cost is probably 10x that of custom vinyl.

I have ppf on my hood with the vinyl stripes over. Been on for 3 years thru washings and wax jobs, as good as new. All my vinyl is wrapped over all edges with no issues. I don't like when they stop the stripes short of the edge seeing OEM paint.

Original poster should have no problem with his install done correctly. I like his idea.

RobZL1 · 06-09-2023, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by #8ZL1Man

I'm trying to determine if the measurements are close enough to put the stripe on a ZL1:

I'd suggest buying knifeless tape and doing it that way.

#8ZL1Man · 06-09-2023, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZL1

I'd suggest buying knifeless tape and doing it that way.

That's a good suggestion, especially for the center stinger stripe. I may buy pre-cut spear/spider stripes since they have a unique varying curve to them. ...See if I can find a shop to do the stinger with knifeless tape and then add the pre-cut spears.

#8ZL1Man · 06-09-2023, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by #8ZL1Man

Yes or No?

I'm now leaning toward maybe going with Gloss White in the center, if I can pull it off:

Wuiquen · 06-15-2023, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by #8ZL1Man

I'm now leaning toward maybe going with Gloss White in the center, if I can pull it off:

I like this idea.. i might copy this myself. I am caught between something like this or wrapping the hood insert white.

george · 06-23-2023, 08:37 PM

I tried to leave the CF hood scoop as is

#8ZL1Man · 07-06-2023, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by george

I tried to leave the CF hood scoop as is

Looks great. I haven't done mine yet, but convinced that something like this is the kind of look GM should have done for this last iteration of the ZL1.

george · 07-07-2023, 06:13 AM

Have you done anything yet?

06-08-2023, 08:04 AM	#1
#8ZL1Man Drives: 2023 ZL1 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Texas Posts: 115	Stinger & Spider Stripes on ZL1? (pic inside) Yes or No? (I think it should be easy to do - just fold the unused part of the stripes and trim the excess in front of the hood dome.) __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Convertible (copper-free brakes) ________________________________ 1973 Triumph GT6 2018 Mustang GT Convertible 2009 Viper Roadster 1970 Olds Cutlass Supreme Convertible 1967 Chevelle SS396 Convertible 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible 1965 Mustang Fastback (Shelby GT350 clone) 1969 Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible 1967 Mustang Fastback 289 'HiPo' 2005 Viper SRT-10 Roadster 2003 Corvette Coupe 2001 BMW E46 M3 Coupe

06-08-2023, 09:58 AM	#2
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,555	Something similar. Attached Images __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

06-08-2023, 01:20 PM	#5
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	I like the center stinger stripe, it accentuates the cowl __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

06-08-2023, 05:56 PM	#6
#8ZL1Man Drives: 2023 ZL1 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Texas Posts: 115	I'm trying to determine if the measurements are close enough to put the stripe on a ZL1: __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Convertible (copper-free brakes) ________________________________ 1973 Triumph GT6 2018 Mustang GT Convertible 2009 Viper Roadster 1970 Olds Cutlass Supreme Convertible 1967 Chevelle SS396 Convertible 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible 1965 Mustang Fastback (Shelby GT350 clone) 1969 Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible 1967 Mustang Fastback 289 'HiPo' 2005 Viper SRT-10 Roadster 2003 Corvette Coupe 2001 BMW E46 M3 Coupe

06-23-2023, 08:37 PM	#12
george ZL1 Driver Drives: Camaro ZL1 & BMW M3/E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 485	I tried to leave the CF hood scoop as is Attached Images

06-08-2023, 10:05 AM	#3
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	Nothing wrong with stripes on a vert, and those look pretty good! Stock cut vinyl won't wrap the hood heat extractor very well (it will splay from that angle unless custom cut). I recommend PPF on our cars, which will not play well with vinyl decals. So I'd have 'em painted on, then do PPF on top. Not terrible on only 3 panels: hood, trunk and tonneau. But cost is probably 10x that of custom vinyl.

07-07-2023, 06:13 AM	#14
george ZL1 Driver Drives: Camaro ZL1 & BMW M3/E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 485	Have you done anything yet?

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