Ive never seen this on a camaro...ever

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10-10-2009, 08:33 PM
F-my-body

Ive never seen this on a camaro...ever

so when i bought the car i didnt think much of it at the time other than oh hey thats cool inve never seen that before. but as summer passed and numerous car shows and internet reasearch and other shit people have always asked about it and all ive ever been able to respond is....ummmmmmm, iono:shrug: hahah so maybe you guys have seen this before but its the section right after the ttops and mine is a little diiferent...
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g.../mycamaro5.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...s/DSC03249.jpg
yeah..its leather hahahah
10-10-2009, 08:34 PM
F-my-body

and excuse the filthyness of the car but that was right before i washed it and you can see the lines in the leather but its not dry rotted or anything but it was just covered in crap
10-10-2009, 08:38 PM
35th-ANV-SS

Never seen a car you clean the outside with Armor All! :lmao:
10-10-2009, 09:19 PM
Y2KPewterSS

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Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Never seen a car you clean the outside with Armor All! :lmao:

Piss>armorall
10-10-2009, 09:58 PM
Orcus79

Thats an aftermarket vinyl add on. probably done when the top started to bubble from a factory flaw, it was popular back in the 70's and 80s on certain cars, and amour all will ruin and crack it.
10-11-2009, 07:16 AM
tatertot91

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Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Never seen a car you clean the outside with Armor All! :lmao:

:lol:

Its different
Take some pics when its clean
Thought it was painted flat in the first pic
10-11-2009, 02:58 PM
F-my-body

any good ideas on how to keep it clean and keep it black? because if it gets dry rotted that shit would look hidieous
10-11-2009, 03:08 PM
cammed goat

Meguiars leather cleaner and protectant.
10-11-2009, 03:57 PM
Spikito

thats different....not sure if i like it or not...im not gonna bash it though.

a girl at my school has a yellow camaro with big ghetto rims, but i parked by her the other day. and noticed her panel was repainted, and it had rainbow metal flake mixed in with the black
10-11-2009, 07:24 PM
jray0305usa

every time i see a vinyl top on a newer car i think hale damage...lol my friends dad owns a body shop and hes done that cuz its easier/cheaper then mud and paint
10-11-2009, 07:28 PM
Spikito

^ thats funny
10-13-2009, 07:27 AM
toi tyme

wowhoa.. ive never seen that before lol.. yeah maybe it oxidized or something and that was their fix....
10-13-2009, 01:41 PM
SiggyZ

It probably did get the bad bubbles. Not really my thing though. I'd slap some Zaino leather cleaner & conditioner on there. ;)
10-13-2009, 02:22 PM
SAGGIN

at first glance, i thought you tires were big...
10-13-2009, 02:38 PM
scooley

try Crisco, in the summer you can cook on it
10-13-2009, 02:43 PM
KahanaReef

Yep, that's a bubble fix. I've got to say, I never would have thought to have gone the vinyl t-top route...
10-13-2009, 03:33 PM
F-my-body

i have heard about the bubbles and stuff and i actually do see a small one forming underneath it but i guess the previous owner thought it was cool?i thinks its pretty ok its different but there no point in it being different if it looks dumb and no one likes it.
so, what do you guys think? yey or nay
10-13-2009, 03:44 PM
KahanaReef

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Originally Posted by F-my-body

i have heard about the bubbles and stuff and i actually do see a small one forming underneath it but i guess the previous owner thought it was cool?i thinks its pretty ok its different but there no point in it being different if it looks dumb and no one likes it.
so, what do you guys think? yey or nay

Well, it's interesting. And, unless you're willing to shell out for a new panel, it's gonna be around for a while ;)

It's unique. Not bad. Just different.
10-13-2009, 04:26 PM
qwk93ta

I've never seen a 4th gen with a vinyl top before......
10-13-2009, 04:39 PM
LS1 Z28/99

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Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

Piss>armorall

what rims are those? they are sweet!
10-13-2009, 04:40 PM
LS1 Z28/99

Quote:

Originally Posted by F-my-body

i have heard about the bubbles and stuff and i actually do see a small one forming underneath it but i guess the previous owner thought it was cool?i thinks its pretty ok its different but there no point in it being different if it looks dumb and no one likes it.
so, what do you guys think? yey or nay

no bro, get that fixed!
10-13-2009, 06:34 PM
F-my-body

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Originally Posted by LS1 Z28/99

what rims are those? they are sweet!

if your talking about mine there just the stock z28 ones haha but fuck it im not gona shell out the money to change it its fine now
10-13-2009, 07:19 PM
tatertot91

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Originally Posted by LS1 Z28/99

what rims are those? they are sweet!

If your talking about prestons they are CCW wheels (They are expensive!)
Yes they are sweet!
10-13-2009, 07:26 PM
Y2KPewterSS

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Originally Posted by LS1 Z28/99

what rims are those? they are sweet!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tatertot91

If your talking about prestons they are CCW wheels (They are expensive!)
Yes they are sweet!

He is correct, SP18s to be exact.
10-13-2009, 08:31 PM
35th-ANV-SS

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Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Well, it's interesting. And, unless you're willing to shell out for a new panel, it's gonna be around for a while ;)

It's unique. Not bad. Just different.

I agree with above. I think because your car is black is what makes it look not too shabby. Just be sure to keep it clean by using Meguiars or Zaino, like some have already said.
10-18-2009, 08:39 AM
camaross1

hey man i would really consider removing the top, i think it hurts the looks of the car, good luck, abby
10-18-2009, 11:30 AM
blackSS01

Never seen that either :dunno: Not sure if I'm a fan or a hater :shrug:
10-18-2009, 11:44 AM
TransAm11973

i just threw up
10-18-2009, 12:02 PM
NeedsaZ06

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Originally Posted by TransAm11973

i just threw up

X2

:no::villagers::shitstorm::think::gtfo::denied:
10-27-2009, 02:01 PM
yanoZ28

While we are on the subject, I've got the bubbles-O-death, any suggestions on best way to fix it
10-29-2009, 08:25 PM
davebowtie

Ya, F-my bod... If u can't afford to "fix" it, I guess it would look ok as long as u maintain it. I have to admit tho. I did LOL when I first seen it, I guess i was just in shock. Hehe.
Good luck...
10-29-2009, 08:55 PM
Smittro

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Originally Posted by yanoZ28

While we are on the subject, I've got the bubbles-O-death, any suggestions on best way to fix it

Can't be fixed without removing the panel and the adhesive GM used. Then replace with new panel and different adhesive. The junk GM used to glue stuff together causes the bubbles. I do'nt have them yet but I'm expecting them @ some point..:suicide:
11-15-2009, 07:26 PM
jconde

dude that's haggard
11-15-2009, 08:46 PM
ryan_gilson

I have always had a lot of good luck with just straight "Black magic" with exterior vinyl and rubber. It looks great and as far as I have ever seen it has never cracked or alowed the vinyl to crack. It makes it look great! It's cool I guess. I think it looks alright but I would never pay to have it done to my car. It also would not bother me if it was alrady done when I bought it.
11-15-2009, 08:56 PM
Smittro

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Originally Posted by ryan_gilson

I have always had a lot of good luck with just straight "Black magic" with exterior vinyl and rubber. It looks great and as far as I have ever seen it has never cracked or alowed the vinyl to crack. It makes it look great! It's cool I guess. I think it looks alright but I would never pay to have it done to my car. It also would not bother me if it was alrady done when I bought it.

Black magic FTW! I've been using it for 15+ years now, wont use any other stuff.. It can be used on everything plastic, rubber, vinyl. Even the clear composit lenses of the head lights.. It also does'nt freeze, and smells good too..
11-16-2009, 03:22 AM
jiveass

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Originally Posted by SAGGIN

at first glance, i thought you tires were big...

:iagree:
11-16-2009, 03:14 PM
ryan_gilson

I'm actualy glad to hear somone else likes the stuff. My friends always would rip on me and say that the Mcguiers was better. Don't get me wrong. I love Mcguiers for my interior. It does not leave a slimy shiny residu, it just looks like new. Slimple and understated, thats how i like my interior. But anyway I love black magic (like you said) of rubber and the exterrior. I have even used it a few times as tire wet. Problem there is it flings off a bit, but it makes the inner fender look great! jsut coat the black piece of plastic inside the fender and it even helps keep dirt and road grime from sticking to it.
11-16-2009, 03:29 PM
tatertot91

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan_gilson

I'm actualy glad to hear somone else likes the stuff. My friends always would rip on me and say that the Mcguiers was better. Don't get me wrong. I love Mcguiers for my interior. It does not leave a slimy shiny residu, it just looks like new. Slimple and understated, thats how i like my interior. But anyway I love black magic (like you said) of rubber and the exterrior. I have even used it a few times as tire wet. Problem there is it flings off a bit, but it makes the inner fender look great! jsut coat the black piece of plastic inside the fender and it even helps keep dirt and road grime from sticking to it.

For interior plastics i have found turtal wax f21 super protectant works the best, and its a uv protectant. Not shiny, just clean. Not good for outside though.
11-16-2009, 03:33 PM
ryan_gilson

Im very happy with my McGuiers interior detailer but if you say that the F21 is better I will give it a try. It can't hurt and I might like it better. Thanks.
11-16-2009, 03:43 PM
tatertot91

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Originally Posted by ryan_gilson

Im very happy with my McGuiers interior detailer but if you say that the F21 is better I will give it a try. It can't hurt and I might like it better. Thanks.

I'll try that meguiars stuff
i mainly like that f21 stuff on the dash and console
lost of fbody dashes crack and so far its kept it nice
plus it doesn't leave much oily residue like others i have tried
11-16-2009, 03:45 PM
35th-ANV-SS

Quote:

Originally Posted by tatertot91

I'll try that meguiars stuff
i mainly like that f21 stuff on the dash and console
lots of fbody dashes crack and so far its kept it nice
plus it doesn't leave much oily residue like others i have tried

Thought that was only a Pontiac issue?
11-16-2009, 03:46 PM
tatertot91

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Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Thought that was only a Pontiac issue?

pontiacs and camaros have the same dash pads :loser:
11-16-2009, 03:47 PM
35th-ANV-SS

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Originally Posted by tatertot91

pontiacs and camaros have the same dash pads :loser:

Was talking about door panels and such, not just dashboards :coffee:
11-16-2009, 04:26 PM
tatertot91

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Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Was talking about door panels and such, not just dashboards :coffee:

you quoted me when i said lots of fbody "dashes" crack :yup:
Nver mentioned a thing about door panels
Its ok, we all mess up every now and then :itsok:
11-16-2009, 04:28 PM
35th-ANV-SS

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Originally Posted by tatertot91

you quoted me when i said lots of fbody "dashes" crack :yup:
Nver mentioned a thing about door panels
Its ok, we all mess up every now and then :itsok:

:haha: Still never seen anyone but Pontiac owners with cracked dashes, door panels, etc.
11-16-2009, 04:31 PM
tatertot91

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Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

:haha: Still never seen anyone but Pontiac owners with cracked dashes, door panels, etc.

You never saw my dash then
came out in like 20 pieces :lmao: looked like a spider web
but i got a new dash for it
Not everyone has a garage queen like yours :true:
But I would be mad as hell about the door panel being cracked
11-16-2009, 04:34 PM
35th-ANV-SS

Quote:

Originally Posted by tatertot91

You never saw my dash then
came out in like 20 pieces :lmao: looked like a spider web
but i got a new dash for it
Not everyone has a garage queen like yours :true:
But I would be mad as hell about the door panel being cracked

At least you can drive yours :lmao:
11-16-2009, 04:56 PM
F-my-body

my car has never been so hated on =(

and i bought it that way tires and vinyl.i dont know a whol elot about tires like when people throw numbers out i have no idea what they mean and psshh forget chu haters :]
11-16-2009, 05:17 PM
ryan_gilson

I can only speek for myself but i don't think anyone is actualy ripping on your car. If they are they can go to hell! Its all about wether or not you like it. i do think your tires are BF G-Forces. It is hard to tell form the photo but they appear to be the high end stock rims that were available on that model. The number are printed on the side wall of the tire if anyone askes you...... For the record i was just saying that i could not justify the aditional expence of having that done to my car. It think it looks just fine but I also think the stock set up looks good as well. It's a personal decision that the previous owner made. He apperently made a half decent decision becasue you yourself said that you get a lot of questions about it. I for one don't normaily ask questions about little tuner cars because I don't realy care and actualy dislike them and normaly dislike the people how drive them (not always, jsut most of the time). So to me if people keep asking you about it then you have something special and it must not look haf bad..... Just my thoughts on the issue for what ever they are worth. But the moral of the story is take care of the vynal. It my have been a purly astetic choice or it may have been to hide some sort of damage. Either way it is erelivent. I all i know is you do not want to have to rip it up and deal with what ever may lie underneath. They probibly used some sort of adhesive to glue it down so make sure you take care of it and do not let it crack! as it is outside and exposed to the eliments this is a likly scenario. In my experience outdoor vynl of a fairly high grade usulay only last between 5-7years. Thats not to say with carefull care yours won't last you a life time. It will just take a lot of attention to keep it looking god.
11-16-2009, 05:23 PM
ryan_gilson

Oh, I almost forgot
P 275/45/17 that way my old tire size
P= Passanger car
275= the with of the tire (actualy a ratio to the side wall but all you carr about is that it tells you how wide they are. the higher the number the wider)
17= the size rims that they will fit on.
Hope that helps
My guess is that you might have P 255/60/16
I think that was the set up my buddy had on his and it looked similar, but you can always just read them and figure out for sure.
11-17-2009, 01:01 PM
SSnemesis

Not bad. Def. a unique top. to each his own