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RiCorvette · 08-13-2014, 10:47 AM

I had my Challenger stripes painted gloss black - after the first polish the paint was a little thin on the nose where it comes to a point and I now have a zit - a small but noticeable blemish.
I painted the stripe because I wanted to be able to polish without having to mask off
the vinyl like I did on my '10 SS. I paid $1600 for Hood Stripe, slash stripes and spoiler.

I have buyers remorse and would opt for vinyl stripes now.

Lots of luck sorting through all these opinions and coming up with your own decision.

restylerschoice · 08-13-2014, 02:23 PM

We are a company that makes a majority of the vinyl stripe kits you see others reselling. We are working on launching our own retail platform. All our kits are guaranteed fit. There is absolutely no reason you should pay $4k for a paint job when vinyl looks so great.

http://www.graphicsmartonline.com/bumble-bee/

pickwithaustin · 08-13-2014, 02:33 PM

If given a choice, I'd go painted vs. vinyl any day (note: mine are vinyl, as that is how the car came). $4000 is a bit steep... shop around. That said, a high end paint job can cost a lot; you often do get what you pay for. Even so, I would not spend 4 grand on having stripes painted. Well... maybe on one of my classics. Maybe.

(then again, my paint gal is one of the best in the country and her pricing would be far under that)

Synner · 08-13-2014, 05:47 PM

It seems ppl fail to realize that hood/trunk/side stripes touch every panel of the car so it IS a full car re-paint due to stripes plus re-clearing every panel on the car. That won't be cheap and lowest price is not what I'd base a painter selection on.

I would just do vinyl. Or do painted on hood/trunk and leave it at that.

Kopterman · 08-13-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by restylerschoice

We are a company that makes a majority of the vinyl stripe kits you see others reselling. We are working on launching our own retail platform. All our kits are guaranteed fit. There is absolutely no reason you should pay $4k for a paint job when vinyl looks so great.

http://www.graphicsmartonline.com/bumble-bee/

Only 2 kits for 2014... tsk tsk

wonton · 08-14-2014, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Snidely Whiplash

$4000 should get you high end ghost stripes with accents and pinstriping. How do you like the new 2014 Bright Yellow? I LOVE IT!!!

OMG i love it, everyone turns their heads to look. Even other camaro drivers. I will never own another car. I cant believe it took me this long to get a chevy.

wonton · 08-14-2014, 03:30 AM

Thank you everyone for your input, now I am thinking vinyl is what I should start with. But I get my car waxed monthly, so how would this be affected by vinyl?

DRKKNGT · 08-14-2014, 08:11 AM

Congrats on your new car :-)
I just added vinyl hood stripes to mine from big worm graphix. They cost around $65.00 and look amazing. They sent me free samples so I could compare the colors first. They have a variety of colors. I like the stripes I added and the cost. If I get tired of them, I'll peel them off or change the color. It is a lot cheaper than $4,000. ( Btw- they look just like they were painted on).

wonton · 08-15-2014, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DRKKNGT

Congrats on your new car :-)
I just added vinyl hood stripes to mine from big worm graphix. They cost around $65.00 and look amazing. They sent me free samples so I could compare the colors first. They have a variety of colors. I like the stripes I added and the cost. If I get tired of them, I'll peel them off or change the color. It is a lot cheaper than $4,000. ( Btw- they look just like they were painted on).

Actually that is one place I was checking out their vinyl stripes. I am glad you said the quality is good. I think I will do the carbon fiber one with my yellow camaro. Thank you

Daltronic · 08-17-2014, 02:36 AM

I had vinyl on my old car was a pontiac wave but thats not the point had it on that car for 4 years drove it year round winter summer gravel roads and it still looked like they were painted on when I sold it no peeling or discolouration so vinyl is the way to go for sure thinking of doing same to my camaro and best part of vinyl can always remove it if get sick of it or want to try something else

mdolandese · 08-17-2014, 04:40 AM

Great quality for vinyl. I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for. Big Worm Graphix is the way I'd go. Great selections too

GVA 45TH 2SS · 08-17-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wonton

Thank you everyone for your input, now I am thinking vinyl is what I should start with. But I get my car waxed monthly, so how would this be affected by vinyl?

If you get matte Vinyl you will want to avoid waxing them. You can tape them off with painters tape and it will help.
You can however wax right over Gloss vinyl stripes.

NeedSpeed · 08-17-2014, 10:51 PM

Love the paint just got mine back from paint a few days ago! Should run around $1100. The guy that did mine made them look like GLASS and painted the fool roof black

NeedSpeed · 08-17-2014, 10:52 PM

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08-13-2014, 02:33 PM	#17
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	If given a choice, I'd go painted vs. vinyl any day (note: mine are vinyl, as that is how the car came). $4000 is a bit steep... shop around. That said, a high end paint job can cost a lot; you often do get what you pay for. Even so, I would not spend 4 grand on having stripes painted. Well... maybe on one of my classics. Maybe. (then again, my paint gal is one of the best in the country and her pricing would be far under that) __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

08-17-2014, 10:51 PM	#27
NeedSpeed Drives: New Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: CA Posts: 313	Love the paint just got mine back from paint a few days ago! Should run around $1100. The guy that did mine made them look like GLASS and painted the fool roof black Attached Images

08-17-2014, 10:52 PM	#28
NeedSpeed Drives: New Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: CA Posts: 313	One more Attached Images

08-13-2014, 10:47 AM	#15
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	I had my Challenger stripes painted gloss black - after the first polish the paint was a little thin on the nose where it comes to a point and I now have a zit - a small but noticeable blemish. I painted the stripe because I wanted to be able to polish without having to mask off the vinyl like I did on my '10 SS. I paid $1600 for Hood Stripe, slash stripes and spoiler. I have buyers remorse and would opt for vinyl stripes now. Lots of luck sorting through all these opinions and coming up with your own decision.

08-13-2014, 02:23 PM	#16
restylerschoice Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1	We are a company that makes a majority of the vinyl stripe kits you see others reselling. We are working on launching our own retail platform. All our kits are guaranteed fit. There is absolutely no reason you should pay $4k for a paint job when vinyl looks so great. http://www.graphicsmartonline.com/bumble-bee/

08-13-2014, 05:47 PM	#18
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	It seems ppl fail to realize that hood/trunk/side stripes touch every panel of the car so it IS a full car re-paint due to stripes plus re-clearing every panel on the car. That won't be cheap and lowest price is not what I'd base a painter selection on. I would just do vinyl. Or do painted on hood/trunk and leave it at that.

08-14-2014, 03:30 AM	#21
wonton Drives: 2014 Camaro (Yellow) Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 6	Thank you everyone for your input, now I am thinking vinyl is what I should start with. But I get my car waxed monthly, so how would this be affected by vinyl?

08-14-2014, 08:11 AM	#22
DRKKNGT Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Ellington, Connecticut Posts: 92 View My Garage	Congrats on your new car :-) I just added vinyl hood stripes to mine from big worm graphix. They cost around $65.00 and look amazing. They sent me free samples so I could compare the colors first. They have a variety of colors. I like the stripes I added and the cost. If I get tired of them, I'll peel them off or change the color. It is a lot cheaper than $4,000. ( Btw- they look just like they were painted on).

08-17-2014, 02:36 AM	#24
Daltronic Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 30 View My Garage	I had vinyl on my old car was a pontiac wave but thats not the point had it on that car for 4 years drove it year round winter summer gravel roads and it still looked like they were painted on when I sold it no peeling or discolouration so vinyl is the way to go for sure thinking of doing same to my camaro and best part of vinyl can always remove it if get sick of it or want to try something else

08-17-2014, 04:40 AM	#25
mdolandese Drives: 2013 ZL1 Victory Red Vert Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wauconda, Il Posts: 315	Great quality for vinyl. I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for. Big Worm Graphix is the way I'd go. Great selections too