Ugh...such a bummer. I commend your tenacity, id have put this back on the shelf by now.
I like the black better than the white. Meaner looking.
If you do paint your own that opens you up to more color options. Perhaps a shade of light blue?
A really great color on that Camaro and love the details. The decals initially gave you some fits but you prevailed in the end with it. Been there and done that with fit issues in regard to the hood and air cleaner so don't feel like the Lone Ranger. Great job bud.