View Full Version : Red Stripe, Its...Not Beer
KirkEvil
06-22-2010, 02:23 PM
I peeled off my short hockey stripes to make a long, pin stripe design. This was my first test fit with a blank long style just to get the curves lined up. I figured I would use red since no one ever does it, and for good reason. Happy Hatin'...
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Hockey%20Stripes/IMGP0963.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Hockey%20Stripes/IMGP0962.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Hockey%20Stripes/IMGP0964.jpg
This is another reason why you should NOT buy pre-painted bumpers from ebay. When removing my stripes, the decal peeled the paint off the bumper right down to the primer. It just goes to show how cheap of a job is done with primer, paint, and clear coat.
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Hockey%20Stripes/IMGP0966.jpg
WildBillyT
06-22-2010, 02:29 PM
I love the red. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
KirkEvil
06-22-2010, 02:40 PM
Haha, well the red is just for test fitting since I have a lot of it. It will be back to gloss black once Im happy with the design and fit.
For anyone who hasnt seen my car before, these are pictures of the short stripes I took off.
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Hockey%20Stripes/IMGP0586.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Hockey%20Stripes/IMGP0587.jpg
madness410
06-22-2010, 02:40 PM
sorry man the lighting is a little weird or i need to get my eyes checked is that silver or pewter?
WildBillyT
06-22-2010, 02:46 PM
Haha, well the red is just for test fitting since I have a lot of it. It will be back to gloss black once Im happy with the design and fit.
For anyone who hasnt seen my car before, these are pictures of the short stripes I took off.
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Hockey%20Stripes/IMGP0586.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Hockey%20Stripes/IMGP0587.jpg
See, I'm not a fan of the solid slab of black. Needs some more detail IMO.
92REDBIRD
06-22-2010, 02:55 PM
That sucks about the bumper. Did the paint on the other side of the car peel off too?
sweetbmxrider
06-22-2010, 03:00 PM
thats red alright.....:|
KirkEvil
06-22-2010, 03:11 PM
Its pewter, it was really bright out when I took the pics. The other side came off without a problem, I guess they decided to clear coat that side and not the other
BonzoHansen
06-22-2010, 03:29 PM
Hooray Stripes!
I'm not sure I like the red on the pewter, but I don't not like it and it's different. So cool.
Do you buy these or does someone know know make them? I ask because I think it would look better if the stripe followed the countour of the wheel well. I think the red brings that unevenness out more.
Featherburner
06-22-2010, 03:35 PM
Red Stripe, Its...Not Beer Damn!
Tru2Chevy
06-22-2010, 03:35 PM
Do you buy these or does someone know know make them? I ask because I think it would look better if the stripe followed the countour of the wheel well. I think the red brings that unevenness out more.
IIRC, he cuts them himself.
Are you gonna have the bumper repainted, or just make the next set of stripes 1/2" wider in the front to cover it? ;)
- Justin
KirkEvil
06-22-2010, 03:41 PM
I have a vinyl cutter, and do all the artwork and cutting myself. I wanted to clean up the curve where the stripe follows the wheel well but I have to go with the same shape to hide the paint that peeled off. Yes, its half-ass, but I dont want to get the bumper repainted right now.
//<86TA>\\
06-22-2010, 03:44 PM
Boooo crappy paint job... Hooray Stripes!
fixed
Knipps
06-22-2010, 03:57 PM
Red on pewter's been done before.. by a member here :D
LTb1ow
06-22-2010, 04:15 PM
I dunno... sorta like it, sorta don't.
Sucks bout the paint though...
Very different... I dig it.
For ****s and giggles, maybe black pin stripes around it? I've contemplated doing the exact opposite with my sunoco hood stripes, though black with red pin striping.
transmaro93
06-22-2010, 05:17 PM
i kinda dig the red kirk... i think it goes pretty good on the pewter...
BigAls87Z28
06-22-2010, 05:38 PM
i kinda dig the red kirk... i think it goes pretty good on the pewter...
Says Capt.Brown.
Ehhh...maybe with a pinstripe around it? Just cant totally get a feel for it.
Frosty
06-22-2010, 05:46 PM
I dunno... sorta like it, sorta don't.
Sucks bout the paint though...
:werd:
KirkEvil
06-22-2010, 06:10 PM
The pics are very close to what it looks like in person. I think red on pewter is obnoxious.
I was originally planning to do custom checkered rally stripes, which would look great in black with red accents. Right now I think Im just going back to a hockey stripe to hide the peeling paint. Its the cheap route but if I do get the bumper repainted, I want it to be an an OEM one...And I want a new hood before I paint anything. Dominoes...
sweetbmxrider
06-22-2010, 07:05 PM
i want i want i want :lol:
can we completely black out my ass end? 8-)
KirkEvil
06-22-2010, 09:26 PM
i want i want i want :lol:
can we completely black out my ass end? 8-)
If you are talking about the berger decal I make, sure. But I think painting the rear panel looks better.
sweetbmxrider
06-22-2010, 09:52 PM
nah, thats already painted. im talking about some absurd stuff :lol: i'll show you in person
KirkEvil
06-22-2010, 10:01 PM
nah, thats already painted. im talking about some absurd stuff :lol: i'll show you in person
I dont need to see that in person. If you wax your ass I bet a decal will stick pretty good. :lol:
sweetbmxrider
06-23-2010, 07:26 AM
this is true.....:lol:
DaSkinnyGuy
06-23-2010, 08:36 AM
dont forget your cars due for inspection in august
LTb1ow
06-23-2010, 09:04 AM
dont forget your cars due for inspection in august
hahah take it to a state place and see how they like the idle. :lol:
KirkEvil
06-23-2010, 11:05 AM
hahah take it to a state place and see how they like the idle. :lol:
It should pass everything but visual and common sense. I'll tell them its been running rough lately. Its stock with a miss and a vacuum leak. Maybe the red stripes and the Benjamin taped to the steering wheel will distract them. :lol:
NastyEllEssWon
06-23-2010, 11:22 AM
as long as it passes the visual and the obd2 scan your idle isnt for them to worry about :nod:
BonzoHansen
06-23-2010, 01:03 PM
as long as it passes the visual and the obd2 scan your idle isnt for them to worry about :nod:
I think they can do a sniffer if they suspect something is out of line. although I doubt they ever do.
NastyEllEssWon
06-23-2010, 01:29 PM
I think they can do a sniffer if they suspect something is out of line. although I doubt they ever do.
probably but that would mean theyd actually have to be doing their job :rofl:
KirkEvil
06-23-2010, 02:33 PM
F inspections. Back to decal extravaganza.
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rocker%20Stripes/IMGP0974.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rocker%20Stripes/IMGP0976.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rocker%20Stripes/IMGP0973.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rocker%20Stripes/IMGP0977.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rocker%20Stripes/IMGP0975.jpg
LTb1ow
06-23-2010, 02:35 PM
I like that a lot. Very nice work.
transmaro93
06-23-2010, 04:01 PM
yea kirk... stick with that... its very different and looks really sweet.... dont know how i like the "camaro" in there there with the z28 above it... thats clashing for me... other than that nice design
92REDBIRD
06-23-2010, 04:09 PM
Looks good! But what are you doing with the front bumper?
sweetbmxrider
06-23-2010, 04:11 PM
that looks ****in awesome! i see what brandon is saying though but i gotta see it in person to really tell.
car looks naked without hockey stripes :lol:
as long as it passes the visual and the obd2 scan your idle isnt for them to worry about :nod:
part of the scan reads idle :rofl:
KirkEvil
06-23-2010, 08:56 PM
These were part of my original plan along with checked rally stripes. I actually like these too much to take them off, so I may just keep em and figure out something with the unpainted spot. If I get some time tomorrow I'll design and fit the hood stripes.
The camaro lettering was needed because they look too plain without it. They came out exceptional and pictures cant really show how well they work with my color scheme.
T69SS
06-23-2010, 10:52 PM
The camaro lettering was needed because they look too plain without it. They came out exceptional and pictures cant really show how well they work with my color scheme.
I think they would look better without "Camaro" but not bad at all with it. Looks awesome either way!
NastyEllEssWon
06-24-2010, 12:40 AM
i like it with the camaro in it. looks swell.
make a pewter colored sticker and slap it over the paint spot for now :lol:
BonzoHansen
06-24-2010, 06:54 AM
Kirk, that black strip is really cool. I might get rid of the Camaro lettering.
The Fixer
06-24-2010, 12:46 PM
Those look cool, and different! Nice work. IMO, if you leave the Camaro in the stripes, maybe you can !Z28 badges so there's a bit less writing on the sides. Or put Z28 in the stripes, and take the badges off. Another idea - can you bring that stripe to a point on the front bumper? It might help cover some of the paint that peeled and finish off the sides.
KirkEvil
06-24-2010, 02:22 PM
I thought about dragging the stripes forward, but it would look way too cluttered. The peeled paint spot is too big to hide with anything but more hockey stripes. I think Im going to take off the Z28 badges. I like the Camaro text better than the badges
LTb1ow
06-24-2010, 02:29 PM
I thought about dragging the stripes forward, but it would look way too cluttered. The peeled paint spot is too big to hide with anything but more hockey stripes. I think Im going to take off the Z28 badges. I like the Camaro text better than the badges
Good, gimme my badge back! 8-)
NastyEllEssWon
06-24-2010, 02:31 PM
slap on a pewter sticker over the paint....see how it matches for now :lol:
sweetbmxrider
06-24-2010, 02:46 PM
pff, wrap the car in _____ color vinyl!
LTb1ow
06-24-2010, 02:47 PM
Nah, that is needing of some sponser decal-age!
sweetbmxrider
06-24-2010, 04:50 PM
what if you had some sort of chromish decal or emblem for the camaro? tie it into the rims or possibly look terrible :-?
transmaro93
06-24-2010, 05:00 PM
i would X the z28 on the fenders and move the z28 to the stripe on the bottom of the door... maybe make it a different font... to make it stand out... i have an idea in my head but ill never be able to explain it over the forums..
LTb1ow
06-24-2010, 06:13 PM
i would X the z28 on the fenders and move the z28 to the stripe on the bottom of the door... maybe make it a different font... to make it stand out... i have an idea in my head but ill never be able to explain it over the forums..
I see a pewter camaro and I want to paint it brooowwwwnnnnn.....
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/Color_icon_brown.svg/300px-Color_icon_brown.svg.png
transmaro93
06-24-2010, 07:45 PM
man you can read me like a book...
NJ Torque
06-24-2010, 09:43 PM
i like the sideflags... too much on the vert i would guess.
LTb1ow
06-24-2010, 10:52 PM
Def looks awesome in person Kirk, def liking the !badge look too.
KirkEvil
06-25-2010, 12:47 PM
More Progress. There are little details that I wish I would have changed but overall I think these came out good and Im happy with the look.
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rally%20Stripes/IMGP0978.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rally%20Stripes/IMGP0979.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rally%20Stripes/IMGP0980.jpg
http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww42/KirkEvil/Camaro%20Decals/Rally%20Stripes/IMGP0982.jpg
NastyEllEssWon
06-25-2010, 01:37 PM
http://www.dansoldcars.com/2002camaroracingstripes.jpg
im not feeling the shape and extra pinstripes in the side. id stick with the original style :nod:
Anti_Rice_Guy
06-25-2010, 02:36 PM
I think it looks great, but I'd change the shape of the stripe on the front bumper to more squarish, like mine or the 35th anniversary style
sweetbmxrider
06-25-2010, 03:09 PM
i love the checkered part. i think that the outer pin stripe should either come to the edge or go fully around though. it just needs more of a finished design, seems like a random spot to stop.
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