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JimmyThrill · 08-01-2010, 09:11 PM

So I pick up the beast from the dealership after the stripe guy puts them on. Now mind u that I was told this guy was the best around the Paducah, KY area..which is like being the hottest waitress at Denny's, its not that big of a deal!..Anyway he's still there when I arrive, and I find a wrinkle in the small stripe part on the hood. I call this to his attention and he tells me to just make sure and get plenty of sun on the car for the next couple days or he'd fix it..ok I'm good with that..Then as I'm talkin to the salesman I see out of the corner of my eye him take a razor blade out and poke a small hole in the stripe. Now I've heard of using a small needle to get the air out, but a needle and the end of a razor, too different things..So, after 5 days I still have a very small hole in the stripe, they are gonna fix it but I still hate the whole taking off the stripe putting another on process because I'm that anal. I also noticed that they are not exactly the same distance from the mid-point, maybe 1/4in off best I can tell..I included pics, so tell me if u guys think its off by enough to worry about or if I'm being way too anal..Couldnt get a good enough pic of the hole to show.

ChriSS84 · 08-01-2010, 09:16 PM

looks fine to me..

Get them painted on and be done with it..

bluec5 · 08-01-2010, 09:18 PM

Based on the photos, I thin, the stripes are shifted to the drivers side. If you see the same thing, that is not anal. It would drive me crazy as well. I can see them not being exact, but if you can see it without measuring it, they can do better. They should fix it for you.

SlingShot · 08-01-2010, 09:19 PM

Are these aftermarket stripes ? I thought stripes were done before shipping ...

hb35man · 08-01-2010, 09:21 PM

I don't know about the hole but the obvious uncentered issue wich is quite noticeable is unacceptable.There are several courses of action,the first of course is fix it.Second is live with it (not my choice) and third the avenue I would take..tell them to remove their shoddy work

,refund your money

,save some cash and have a GOOD shop paint them on.Just my two cents of course.

herkman · 08-01-2010, 09:26 PM

It looks off to me too. I wouldn't accept that either!

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69Z/28Camaro · 08-01-2010, 09:32 PM

i saw it the second i looked at the pic. ur not that anal

JimmyThrill · 08-01-2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Are these aftermarket stripes ? I thought stripes were done before shipping ...

These are OEM Stripes from GM

pugandbull · 08-01-2010, 09:39 PM

Absolutely off center. Have them removed, get your $$ back and have them painted on.

mastertypodemon · 08-01-2010, 09:46 PM

Mine were slightly off centered as well. (In the front of the hood only though).

Apparently, they both came on one sheet that gets lined up near the windshield near the drivers side, then applied from there. The part nearest the windshield will be lined up centered, but the front part is about 1/4 - 1/2 inch towards the drivers side.

Also, they bubble looks as if it goes across the stripe. Then can't just pop that. It should be re applied.
Also also, that first picture had me thinking the stripe tore in half at the light glare!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlingShot

Are these aftermarket stripes ? I thought stripes were done before shipping ...

As I understand it, GM doesn't ship cars with the stripes on. It's done at the dealer by third parties.

daphatgrant · 08-01-2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyThrill

I also noticed that they are not exactly the same distance from the mid-point, maybe 1/4in off best I can tell.

This is the first thing I noticed as well, I'd get them replaced.

JimmyThrill · 08-01-2010, 10:01 PM

Next question is when these are removed, any chance of screwing up the paint?..Anybody had any dealings with the removal of these things?

daphatgrant · 08-01-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimmyThrill

Next question is when these are removed, any chance of screwing up the paint?..Anybody had any dealings with the removal of these things?

Removing them shouldn't screw up the paint, quite a few people here have removed them or had them reapplied.

Risquee · 08-02-2010, 12:15 AM

Very noticably OFF center. I smell a refund.

08-01-2010, 09:11 PM	#1
JimmyThrill Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 28	Stripe Package Saga So I pick up the beast from the dealership after the stripe guy puts them on. Now mind u that I was told this guy was the best around the Paducah, KY area..which is like being the hottest waitress at Denny's, its not that big of a deal!..Anyway he's still there when I arrive, and I find a wrinkle in the small stripe part on the hood. I call this to his attention and he tells me to just make sure and get plenty of sun on the car for the next couple days or he'd fix it..ok I'm good with that..Then as I'm talkin to the salesman I see out of the corner of my eye him take a razor blade out and poke a small hole in the stripe. Now I've heard of using a small needle to get the air out, but a needle and the end of a razor, too different things..So, after 5 days I still have a very small hole in the stripe, they are gonna fix it but I still hate the whole taking off the stripe putting another on process because I'm that anal. I also noticed that they are not exactly the same distance from the mid-point, maybe 1/4in off best I can tell..I included pics, so tell me if u guys think its off by enough to worry about or if I'm being way too anal..Couldnt get a good enough pic of the hole to show. Attached Images

08-01-2010, 09:19 PM	#4
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Are these aftermarket stripes ? I thought stripes were done before shipping ... __________________

08-01-2010, 09:26 PM	#6
herkman Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS, 69 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 563	It looks off to me too. I wouldn't accept that either! . __________________ R6P - Kooks 1-7/8 Catted LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, MGW Shifter, Revolution SS Front Spoiler, Unrestricted Motorsports Rear Spoiler, Razzi Side and Rear EFX, Heritage Grill, Hawk HPS Pads, G2 Matched Calipers, SAV-3 Wheels, Vengeance Racing Stage II Cam 227/239.614/.624 115+3, 25% Underdrive Pulley, Oil Catch Can, 461 RWHP - 420 Torque

08-01-2010, 09:32 PM	#7
69Z/28Camaro Red Big Block Camaro Drives: 93 C1500, VR Big Block 70 Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 966	i saw it the second i looked at the pic. ur not that anal __________________ my 1970 Camaro RS. Frame off restoration. 600 HP 454 Naturally Aspirated. GM Performance Heads, Comp Mechanical cam, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 750 Carb. Hooker and Flowmaster exhaust system. Victory Red paint, True Rally Sport.

08-01-2010, 09:39 PM	#9
pugandbull Snackcakes! Drives: 2015 2LT RS Black Commemorative Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,335	Absolutely off center. Have them removed, get your $$ back and have them painted on. __________________

08-01-2010, 09:16 PM	#2
ChriSS84 Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 850	looks fine to me.. Get them painted on and be done with it..

08-01-2010, 09:18 PM	#3
bluec5 Drives: 1999 Corvette, 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 35 View My Garage	Based on the photos, I thin, the stripes are shifted to the drivers side. If you see the same thing, that is not anal. It would drive me crazy as well. I can see them not being exact, but if you can see it without measuring it, they can do better. They should fix it for you.

08-01-2010, 09:21 PM	#5
hb35man Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Algona Washington Posts: 316 View My Garage	I don't know about the hole but the obvious uncentered issue wich is quite noticeable is unacceptable.There are several courses of action,the first of course is fix it.Second is live with it (not my choice) and third the avenue I would take..tell them to remove their shoddy work ,refund your money ,save some cash and have a GOOD shop paint them on.Just my two cents of course.

08-01-2010, 10:01 PM	#12
JimmyThrill Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 28	Next question is when these are removed, any chance of screwing up the paint?..Anybody had any dealings with the removal of these things?

08-02-2010, 12:15 AM	#14
Risquee Camaro Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Transformer SE Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 201 View My Garage	Very noticably OFF center. I smell a refund. __________________ 2010 Rally Yellow Camaro 2LT Transformer Special Edition 3.6L SIDI V6 VVT 312 HP Build Date: 12/14/2009 Purchase Date: 6/4/2010

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