Red Stripe, Its...Not Beer

[KirkEvil]

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]

I love the red. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[KirkEvil]

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]

sorry man the lighting is a little weird or i need to get my eyes checked is that silver or pewter?

[WildBillyT]

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]

That sucks about the bumper. Did the paint on the other side of the car peel off too?

[sweetbmxrider]

thats red alright.....:|

[KirkEvil]

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]

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]

Red Stripe, Its...Not Beer Damn!

[Tru2Chevy]

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]

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>\\]

Boooo crappy paint job... Hooray Stripes!


fixed

[Knipps]

Red on pewter's been done before.. by a member here :D

[LTb1ow]

I dunno... sorta like it, sorta don't.

Sucks bout the paint though...

[enRo]

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]

i kinda dig the red kirk... i think it goes pretty good on the pewter...

[BigAls87Z28]

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]

I dunno... sorta like it, sorta don't.

Sucks bout the paint though...

:werd:

[KirkEvil]

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]

i want i want i want :lol:

can we completely black out my ass end? 8-)

[KirkEvil]

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]

nah, thats already painted. im talking about some absurd stuff :lol: i'll show you in person

[KirkEvil]

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]

this is true.....:lol:

[DaSkinnyGuy]

dont forget your cars due for inspection in august

[LTb1ow]

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]

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]

as long as it passes the visual and the obd2 scan your idle isnt for them to worry about :nod:

[BonzoHansen]

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]

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]

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]

I like that a lot. Very nice work.

[transmaro93]

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]

Looks good! But what are you doing with the front bumper?

[sweetbmxrider]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Kirk, that black strip is really cool. I might get rid of the Camaro lettering.

[The Fixer]

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]

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]

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]

slap on a pewter sticker over the paint....see how it matches for now :lol:

[sweetbmxrider]

pff, wrap the car in _____ color vinyl!

[LTb1ow]

Nah, that is needing of some sponser decal-age!

[sweetbmxrider]

what if you had some sort of chromish decal or emblem for the camaro? tie it into the rims or possibly look terrible :-?

[transmaro93]

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]

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]

man you can read me like a book...

[NJ Torque]

i like the sideflags... too much on the vert i would guess.

[LTb1ow]

Def looks awesome in person Kirk, def liking the !badge look too.

[KirkEvil]

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]

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]

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]

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.