Paint Job/Racing Stripes

BoomerSixZero · February 5th, 2007, 12:20 AM

Hello:

I have a 1966 Mustang, hardtop, 302, automatic. I just bought it a few months ago from someone who did a number of modifications -- engine and body including racing stripes.

I am planning to have it painted and want to put the racing stripes back on. But the paint shop said 1) they'd paint it but I'd have to wait a month or so to let the paint settle before they'd put the racing stripes back on, and 2) they want to charge half as much to put the racing stripes on as the entire paint job.

It seems too expensive to put the stripes on and it seems like it will take too long. Since I have never done anything like this before, I was wondering if anyone out there might have some advice.

Fastback GT · February 5th, 2007, 07:57 AM

the stripes are different sizes at different points so it takes time to lay them out and mask off the car. a good shop should be able to put the stripe on before they clear coat the car...

BoomerSixZero · February 5th, 2007, 06:08 PM

Your ride looks great!

Interesting.

The stripes are put on before the car is painted. The paint shop guy led me to believe it was the other way around.....

Steamboat 16 · February 6th, 2007, 11:13 PM

if it were me... i would find an honest body shop, stripes, unless put on like on the new mustangs where it is done at the dealership, are always done with the paint job before the clear coat goes on. i don't personally know anything about body work except for what my friend (who works in a body shop) tells me.

69fastback · February 6th, 2007, 11:27 PM

I don't like vinyl stripes, but a lot of people are doing them. It gives you more options down the road. It wouldn't be my choice, but it's something to consider.

Fastback GT · February 7th, 2007, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by BoomerSixZero

Your ride looks great!

Interesting.

The stripes are put on before the car is painted. The paint shop guy led me to believe it was the other way around.....

1st Thanks for the complement
2nd after the car is in base coat then they lay down the stripes and clear the whole thing. In my case I helped a friend paint my car we used base coat then cleared the blue, sanded the clear and taped off the stripes we used acrylic enamel for the stripes its a single stage meaning it needs no clear coat. sand and buff and your done !!!

Hope this helps

BoomerSixZero · February 12th, 2007, 09:36 AM

Thanks for these replies.

I don't know why the paint shop guy seemed to give me the runaround at first.

In any case, I spoke to the owner last Wednesday. He explained the process the way you all did -- stripes are put on after the car is in base coat

The shop is a “trusted,” well-known chain in Northern California -- go figure!?

The owner suggested I bring the car in again on Friday (last Friday) and he'd do another estimate and answer my questions, but it rained that day. (So, as you know, nobody goes outside in the rain in California. Ha!)

So, I'll check in with the paint shop owner today, if it stays dry and let you know....

As for the vinyl stripes, I have considered them, but when I bought my car, just a few months ago, stripes were already painted on, so I thought I’d keep it that way.

The car has a few dings here and there and a front end body kit that's black but the car is dark blue. So, I want to paint it and get everything looking the way I want it -- dark blue with stripes.

I’d post a picture of my car, if I could figure out how to do it, or maybe I just have to wait until my membership allows it….

Also, because of some creeping rust in the trunk compartment, I need to use the metal brush/rust retardant paint treatment and I need to replace the truck lid because of some pretty significant rust wedged up in hard to get to places.

Grimmy · February 12th, 2007, 11:34 AM

Well, I hope you get a good quote on the stripes, and good luck with the rust issue.

BoomerSixZero · February 12th, 2007, 08:53 PM

I went to the paint shop today. Things are shaping up real good. I'm convinced they know what they are doing. Everything's in writing and they answered all of my questions. I'll bring the car in to have the work done within a month (I hope), after I deal with the trunk. Thanks to this forum, I had a pretty good idea of how to approach this project.

Horseshoeing · February 13th, 2007, 06:43 AM

Thats what we are here for and glad that we could help(not that I helped).

February 5th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#1
BoomerSixZero Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	Paint Job/Racing Stripes Hello: I have a 1966 Mustang, hardtop, 302, automatic. I just bought it a few months ago from someone who did a number of modifications -- engine and body including racing stripes. I am planning to have it painted and want to put the racing stripes back on. But the paint shop said 1) they'd paint it but I'd have to wait a month or so to let the paint settle before they'd put the racing stripes back on, and 2) they want to charge half as much to put the racing stripes on as the entire paint job. It seems too expensive to put the stripes on and it seems like it will take too long. Since I have never done anything like this before, I was wondering if anyone out there might have some advice.

February 5th, 2007, 07:57 AM	#2
Fastback GT Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albany NY Posts: 140 iTrader: 0 reviews	the stripes are different sizes at different points so it takes time to lay them out and mask off the car. a good shop should be able to put the stripe on before they clear coat the car... __________________ Thanks Bill My Lug Nuts Have More Torque Than Your Honda !!

February 6th, 2007, 11:13 PM	#4
Steamboat 16 Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Steamboat Springs, CO Posts: 689 iTrader: 0 reviews	if it were me... i would find an honest body shop, stripes, unless put on like on the new mustangs where it is done at the dealership, are always done with the paint job before the clear coat goes on. i don't personally know anything about body work except for what my friend (who works in a body shop) tells me. __________________ Sex, Eating, and Driving Fast, the Three Greats in life and I can do all of them without leaving my MGM

February 6th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#5
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 6.824@101.61 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't like vinyl stripes, but a lot of people are doing them. It gives you more options down the road. It wouldn't be my choice, but it's something to consider. __________________ ./___ _ ____ ___ \. ( ]]] _ _ O _ _ [[[ ) \_ o _ _____ _ o _/ \|___\| ......... \|___\| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyYU3...e_gdata_player

February 13th, 2007, 06:43 AM	#10
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thats what we are here for and glad that we could help(not that I helped). __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

February 5th, 2007, 06:08 PM	#3
BoomerSixZero Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	Your ride looks great! Interesting. The stripes are put on before the car is painted. The paint shop guy led me to believe it was the other way around.....

February 12th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#7
BoomerSixZero Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for these replies. I don't know why the paint shop guy seemed to give me the runaround at first. In any case, I spoke to the owner last Wednesday. He explained the process the way you all did -- stripes are put on after the car is in base coat The shop is a “trusted,” well-known chain in Northern California -- go figure!? The owner suggested I bring the car in again on Friday (last Friday) and he'd do another estimate and answer my questions, but it rained that day. (So, as you know, nobody goes outside in the rain in California. Ha!) So, I'll check in with the paint shop owner today, if it stays dry and let you know.... As for the vinyl stripes, I have considered them, but when I bought my car, just a few months ago, stripes were already painted on, so I thought I’d keep it that way. The car has a few dings here and there and a front end body kit that's black but the car is dark blue. So, I want to paint it and get everything looking the way I want it -- dark blue with stripes. I’d post a picture of my car, if I could figure out how to do it, or maybe I just have to wait until my membership allows it…. Also, because of some creeping rust in the trunk compartment, I need to use the metal brush/rust retardant paint treatment and I need to replace the truck lid because of some pretty significant rust wedged up in hard to get to places.

February 12th, 2007, 08:53 PM	#9
BoomerSixZero Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	I went to the paint shop today. Things are shaping up real good. I'm convinced they know what they are doing. Everything's in writing and they answered all of my questions. I'll bring the car in to have the work done within a month (I hope), after I deal with the trunk. Thanks to this forum, I had a pretty good idea of how to approach this project.

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