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Visago · 03-03-2013, 08:34 PM

Been thinking about putting the black rally stripes on my car. My question is are they made out of vinyl? It gets really hot out here in Dallas and this is going to be my daily driver. Just want to make sure they wont get damaged by the heat. Car gets garaged and I will wax the crap out of it but just wondering in the long run whether or not they will start looking bad. Best thing to do would probably be to have them painted on but I imagine that could get pricey.

rberns · 03-03-2013, 08:43 PM

IMO, so many people have added stripes to these cars so leaving it "blank" makes it different.

Other than that, yes they are vinyl and no, you shouldn't have a problem in the heat.

CyberPunk223 · 03-03-2013, 08:45 PM

they'll looks fine, but if you want to take them off after a few years it will be a real PITA. you'll have to get 3m adhesive remover and it will take hours of work to scrub all that glue off. Atleast that has been my experience. also the car will take longer to wax because you'll have to go back with a tooth brush & scrub the wax build up away from the stripe lines. Not sure how you would know your getting the best quality vinal short of buying them from rk sports or from GM. Yeah, lot sof people on ebay claim they use good vinal but who really knows with all the crooks on ebay.

Visago · 03-03-2013, 08:50 PM

Thx guys....I'd probably just have the dealer stipe it.

v6sonoma · 03-03-2013, 09:01 PM

Just a heads up the factory black stripes are satin/flat and if you get wax (carnuba based) on them it's not coming off! lol So just make sure you use the right stuff.

Angrybird 12 · 03-03-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberPunk223

they'll looks fine, but if you want to take them off after a few years it will be a real PITA. you'll have to get 3m adhesive remover and it will take hours of work to scrub all that glue off. Atleast that has been my experience. also the car will take longer to wax because you'll have to go back with a tooth brush & scrub the wax build up away from the stripe lines. Not sure how you would know your getting the best quality vinal short of buying them from rk sports or from GM. Yeah, lot sof people on ebay claim they use good vinal but who really knows with all the crooks on ebay.

Some that sell on Ebay are the same companies that sell on this forum. I know because I bought from them.

biggerisbetter · 03-03-2013, 09:05 PM

Big worm graphics is out of the Dallas area go to them and u will have no problems

Visago · 03-03-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by biggerisbetter

Big worm graphics is out of the Dallas area go to them and u will have no problems

Oh cool! Thx for the heads up.

RJT Impala · 03-03-2013, 09:10 PM

Just a thought--check out BigWorm Graphix, a sponsor here on Camaro5. They're in Ft Worth and do an excellent job, with color choices beyond those available from the dealer. Also--just my opinion--but the quality of the vinyl Big Worm uses is better than the GM original. I've seen GM original vinyl crack in less than three years in Texas sun!

Frid · 03-03-2013, 09:17 PM

I would say if you don't mind spending the money and plan on keeping the look, get them painted. It looks soooo much better and you don't have to worry about upkeep of the vinyl.

Angrybird 12 · 03-03-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Frid

I would say if you don't mind spending the money and plan on keeping the look, get them painted. It looks soooo much better and you don't have to worry about upkeep of the vinyl.

Only drawback with paint other than cost is if you want to change the look of your ride in a couple years its much harder and more costly. I did it on my first 5th gen by taking off the factory Rally stripes after two years and putting on hood spears and the side stripes like I have on this car.

Visago · 03-03-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

Just a thought--check out BigWorm Graphix, a sponsor here on Camaro5. They're in Ft Worth and do an excellent job, with color choices beyond those available from the dealer. Also--just my opinion--but the quality of the vinyl Big Worm uses is better than the GM original. I've seen GM original vinyl crack in less than three years in Texas sun!

Ya biggerisbetter said that same thing....I was just on their site and they are very affordable. Like that grill blackout too! Gonna go that route I think.

Thx for all the comments guys.

CHMSC · 03-03-2013, 09:39 PM

No problem with heat at all. I live in the desert and it gets over 115 in the summer. Although, I just took my stripes off.

Visago · 03-03-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CHMSC

No problem with heat at all. I live in the desert and it gets over 115 in the summer. Although, I just took my stripes off.

Right on, thx....man that white looks clean! Nice ride!

03-03-2013, 08:34 PM	#1
Visago Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dallas, TX! Posts: 290	To stripe or not to stripe... Been thinking about putting the black rally stripes on my car. My question is are they made out of vinyl? It gets really hot out here in Dallas and this is going to be my daily driver. Just want to make sure they wont get damaged by the heat. Car gets garaged and I will wax the crap out of it but just wondering in the long run whether or not they will start looking bad. Best thing to do would probably be to have them painted on but I imagine that could get pricey.

03-03-2013, 08:43 PM	#2
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	IMO, so many people have added stripes to these cars so leaving it "blank" makes it different. Other than that, yes they are vinyl and no, you shouldn't have a problem in the heat. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

03-03-2013, 09:01 PM	#5
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Just a heads up the factory black stripes are satin/flat and if you get wax (carnuba based) on them it's not coming off! lol So just make sure you use the right stuff. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-03-2013, 09:05 PM	#7
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03-03-2013, 09:17 PM	#10
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	I would say if you don't mind spending the money and plan on keeping the look, get them painted. It looks soooo much better and you don't have to worry about upkeep of the vinyl. __________________

03-03-2013, 08:45 PM	#3
CyberPunk223 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 LS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 383 View My Garage	they'll looks fine, but if you want to take them off after a few years it will be a real PITA. you'll have to get 3m adhesive remover and it will take hours of work to scrub all that glue off. Atleast that has been my experience. also the car will take longer to wax because you'll have to go back with a tooth brush & scrub the wax build up away from the stripe lines. Not sure how you would know your getting the best quality vinal short of buying them from rk sports or from GM. Yeah, lot sof people on ebay claim they use good vinal but who really knows with all the crooks on ebay.

03-03-2013, 08:50 PM	#4
Visago Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dallas, TX! Posts: 290	Thx guys....I'd probably just have the dealer stipe it.

03-03-2013, 09:10 PM	#9
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	Just a thought--check out BigWorm Graphix, a sponsor here on Camaro5. They're in Ft Worth and do an excellent job, with color choices beyond those available from the dealer. Also--just my opinion--but the quality of the vinyl Big Worm uses is better than the GM original. I've seen GM original vinyl crack in less than three years in Texas sun!

03-03-2013, 09:39 PM	#13
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	No problem with heat at all. I live in the desert and it gets over 115 in the summer. Although, I just took my stripes off. __________________