C6 Corvette General Discussion General C6 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Fender Stripes

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-08-2021, 06:39 PM
  #1  
Bronk
Pro
Thread Starter
 
Bronk's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2002
Location: Grand Island, Florida
Posts: 713
Received 225 Likes on 140 Posts

Default Fender Stripes

Considering fender stripes for my GS convertible. Suggestions for stripes on a crystal red metallic. Need thoughts before final decision. Thanks for your input.
Old 08-08-2021, 07:26 PM
  #2  
SSWEET
Race Director

 
SSWEET's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2005
Location: YOU don't have the "need to know."
Posts: 18,990
Received 212 Likes on 134 Posts

Default

Silver
The following 3 users liked this post by SSWEET:
CJ Willys (09-28-2021), killain (08-09-2021), leebay (08-09-2021)
Old 08-08-2021, 07:29 PM
  #3  
DECON BLUE
Racer
 
DECON BLUE's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2020
Location: Tampa, Florida
Posts: 430
Received 218 Likes on 103 Posts
Default

None
The following 4 users liked this post by DECON BLUE:
CJ Willys (09-28-2021), cyclesailor955 (09-29-2021), PHILLIE PHANATIC (08-09-2021), Red Greene (08-09-2021)
Old 08-08-2021, 08:16 PM
  #4  
Iceaxe
Safety Car
 
Iceaxe's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2013
Location: Draper Utah
Posts: 4,353
Received 2,610 Likes on 1,395 Posts

Default

None
The following users liked this post:
sd45t2 (08-09-2021)
Old 08-08-2021, 08:34 PM
  #5  
1rusty1
Safety Car
 
1rusty1's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,936
Received 332 Likes on 234 Posts

Default

I always thought a gunmetal grey with metal flake would look good on Crystal Red.
The following users liked this post:
grandpamike (08-15-2021)
Old 08-08-2021, 08:39 PM
  #6  
buckmeister2
Le Mans Master
 
buckmeister2's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2015
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Posts: 5,185
Received 1,206 Likes on 824 Posts
Default

1. None
2. None
3. Caliper-match, if other than red.

Last edited by buckmeister2; 08-08-2021 at 08:39 PM.
The following 2 users liked this post by buckmeister2:
jbc1995fb (08-08-2021), leebay (08-09-2021)
Old 08-08-2021, 09:11 PM
  #7  
TorchRedFred
Le Mans Master
 
TorchRedFred's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2017
Location: Morris County New Jersey
Posts: 5,385
Received 1,636 Likes on 1,121 Posts
Default

Post a picture of your car so we can get a better idea of what to recommend. I like the stripes and say go ahead and do it. Best part is, if you ever decide in the future that you prefer the car without them, you can always easily remove them.
Old 08-08-2021, 09:14 PM
  #8  
jbc1995fb
Safety Car
 
jbc1995fb's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 4,228
Received 1,402 Likes on 904 Posts

Default

I’d say silver or gray because the majority of the grand sports came with chrome or gray wheels.

if by chance you have black wheels I’d suggest black hash marks and to change your chrome GS fender badges to black as well.
Old 08-08-2021, 09:18 PM
  #9  
JSB LS3
Melting Slicks
 
JSB LS3's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2007
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 2,240
Received 52 Likes on 28 Posts

Default

Here's an unconventional idea for ya....a friend custom cut these for me...




Old 08-08-2021, 10:30 PM
  #10  
USA1 427
Safety Car
 
USA1 427's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2002
Location: PA
Posts: 4,973
Received 731 Likes on 464 Posts

Default

EVERYONE does silver or gray on the CRM. Do something different! Yellow, orange, carbon fiber, even white or gold! What color is your interior? Chrome wheels, chrome stripes? Get creative! Custom made with small skulls! Lots of options out there in this wide world.
Old 08-08-2021, 10:43 PM
  #11  
Artn10s
Intermediate
 
Artn10s's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2019
Location: So. Calif.
Posts: 27
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default Location Location Location


Think beyond the norm.
The following 2 users liked this post by Artn10s:
jimmymack (08-09-2021), USA1 427 (08-09-2021)
Old 08-08-2021, 10:52 PM
  #12  
owc6
Team Owner
 
owc6's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2013
Posts: 24,646
Received 4,192 Likes on 2,681 Posts

Default

Too many variables that you didn't mention.

Wheel choice, interior color? Any other color choice such as calipers?
Old 08-09-2021, 08:08 AM
  #13  
jft69z
Drifting

Support Corvetteforum!
 
jft69z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2011
Location: western NY
Posts: 1,841
Received 328 Likes on 267 Posts

Default

None.
Old 08-09-2021, 08:55 AM
  #14  
OKIGS12
Racer
 
OKIGS12's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2019
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 324
Received 123 Likes on 76 Posts
Default

Silver
Old 08-09-2021, 09:44 AM
  #15  
Uncle Creepy
Instructor
 
Uncle Creepy's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2021
Location: Florida
Posts: 145
Received 49 Likes on 35 Posts
Default Is that a Manziere or a Bro on the front ?

Originally Posted by Artn10s

Think beyond the norm.
I don't think I've seen a bra on a car since 1982. Why not get the clear protective layer ? (Just My opinion.)
I did see a Vette whith the rear end & the entire top painted black that I thought was nice. I do like 👍 where you placed the stripes.





Last edited by Uncle Creepy; 08-09-2021 at 09:46 AM.
Old 08-09-2021, 09:50 AM
  #16  
1bdvet
Team Owner

 
1bdvet's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2000
Location: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990
Posts: 48,041
Received 4,519 Likes on 3,601 Posts
U.S. Air Force
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
NCM Sinkhole Donor


Default

None!
The following users liked this post:
leebay (08-09-2021)
Old 08-09-2021, 09:50 AM
  #17  
USA1 427
Safety Car
 
USA1 427's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2002
Location: PA
Posts: 4,973
Received 731 Likes on 464 Posts

Default

Not a damn thing with using a bra. I use one when I travel and take it off when I get there. Why bother paying big bucks for PPF that yellows and gets dirt around the edges when it's not needed? Ever been to Carlisle or Mid America? Lots of guys use them for travel. I use the Novastretch one though because those heavy leather ones scratch the paint. Easy on, easy off.
The following users liked this post:
jimmymack (08-09-2021)

Get notified of new replies

To Fender Stripes

Old 08-09-2021, 10:22 AM
  #18  
kestell123
Racer
 
kestell123's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2018
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 319
Received 108 Likes on 75 Posts
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

I am seeing fender stripes on everything now , from compacts to tuners to pick up trucks. For me it is passé. And when you start using French word to describe it, you know it's not cool
The following 2 users liked this post by kestell123:
jbc1995fb (08-09-2021), Uncle Creepy (08-09-2021)
Old 08-09-2021, 10:25 AM
  #19  
z06clif
Le Mans Master

 
z06clif's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2008
Location: Mt. Sinai NY
Posts: 6,477
Received 383 Likes on 307 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Bronk
Considering fender stripes for my GS convertible. Suggestions for stripes on a crystal red metallic. Need thoughts before final decision. Thanks for your input.
black with silver and crystal red trim....

Clif
Old 08-09-2021, 10:35 AM
  #20  
Uncle Creepy
Instructor
 
Uncle Creepy's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2021
Location: Florida
Posts: 145
Received 49 Likes on 35 Posts
Default Perfect color....

How about CLEAR
The following users liked this post:
jbc1995fb (08-09-2021)


Quick Reply: Fender Stripes



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:36 PM.