Stripes or no stripes?

silentlvight · December 31st, 2008, 03:29 AM

hey guys, i've got a black 2006 with black 18" bullitt's on it and i can't decide if i want to get some racing stripes on it or not. I know someone who can do it for $120 labor and parts. I would probably get it in silver if i did it. What do you guys think?

psycho bob · December 31st, 2008, 06:02 AM

get stripes and get them WIDE. mine are 14" each and i have two of them. i went with a custom color also.

you have to look a little close to see them in this one, but they are there. dark blue metallic on the alloy paint blend in very well. i didn't want contrasting stripes.

timberwolf · December 31st, 2008, 08:50 AM

stripes

beefmobile · December 31st, 2008, 10:49 AM

bob, those look sick

i went a little different and got just hood stripes. i really need a hood scoop now tho...

so i vote stripes

Ace417 · December 31st, 2008, 11:27 AM

Iwas thinking about getting some too. Just not sure what color to do

psycho bob · December 31st, 2008, 11:46 AM

go to your local vinyl sign shop. they will have sample books of colors and different qualities. mine being metallic looks different at night when lights shine on it. has a slight purplish tint to it while still being blue. i always recommend getting a custom color if you can. you'll always be the only one with that color because very few people ever go and do it this way.

Landons 05 RF GT · December 31st, 2008, 12:10 PM

i think you should stripe it and go with matt black stripes looks sick on a gloss black car

TrueBlue · December 31st, 2008, 12:12 PM

put some silver ones on it

Rhoadies · December 31st, 2008, 12:31 PM

How do the stripes work exactly? Do they just stick on, or do you need some adhesive. If they just stick on, how well do they adhere? They don't fly off at high speed or anything right? I feel kinda stupid askin, but I'm interested in getting some, I just want to make sure I get the right kind if I follow your advice Bob and go custom.

AnimalCrackers · December 31st, 2008, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Rhoadies

How do the stripes work exactly? Do they just stick on, or do you need some adhesive. If they just stick on, how well do they adhere? They don't fly off at high speed or anything right? I feel kinda stupid askin, but I'm interested in getting some, I just want to make sure I get the right kind if I follow your advice Bob and go custom.

the stick on kind have a strong adhesive on them, trust me they won't fall off at any speed, they're a PITA to get off once they've dried and adhered after a day or two.

psycho bob · December 31st, 2008, 12:56 PM

+1 the stripes won't come off unless you intensionally (sp) peel them up.

Rhoadies · December 31st, 2008, 01:12 PM

I was reading some other threads where everyone was suggesting painting them on, do they look particularly bad compared to the painted ones, how do you wax over them, can you shine em up real pretty?

fullboogie · December 31st, 2008, 01:30 PM

Originally Posted by Landons 05 RF GT

i think you should stripe it and go with matt black stripes looks sick on a gloss black car

That's exactly what I want to do.

psycho bob · December 31st, 2008, 01:30 PM

there are only 2 reasons i would possibly recommend vinyl over painting. i however personally prefer painting them on i just don't have the funds to do so yet. i'm using my funds for going fast rather than looking good.

1. they are cheaper. however if you can afford a truely good painted stripe job do it.
2. if you don't like them you can take them off very easily.

so maybe if you can afford a good painted job go and look at some in person to see if you will like them on your car. the internet is nothing like seeing a car in person.

1FUN4RD · December 31st, 2008, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by psycho bob

there are only 2 reasons i would possibly recommend vinyl over painting. i however personally prefer painting them on i just don't have the funds to do so yet. i'm using my funds for going fast rather than looking good.

1. they are cheaper. however if you can afford a truely good painted stripe job do it.
2. if you don't like them you can take them off very easily.

so maybe if you can afford a good painted job go and look at some in person to see if you will like them on your car. the internet is nothing like seeing a car in person.

Also with painted ones rock chips are a Muther!!

If the vynal ones get dinged up or what ever. It's MUCH cheaper to repair.
In my opinon if your car is a driver, then unless you have $$ to burn, Painted stripes wouldn't be the way to go.

tony311 · December 31st, 2008, 02:31 PM

I'm also interested in getting stripes for my car. I'm sot sure if I will do vinyl or painted. I'm in the process of getting prices for both. It is a hard decision, my old man said for my christmas gift he would buy me stripes, painted or vinyl whatever I wanted

but I like the fact that vinyl is easier to fix for chips BUT I think the painted will look better.

This may be a stupid question but would a person ever get vinyl and then get clear coat put over top them to protect them from peeling. I don't know if this makes sense but would it keep the life of the stripes longer but still keep the cost down?

AnimalCrackers · December 31st, 2008, 03:18 PM

Shouldn't be any issue with peeling, at least not any time immediately. Fading on the other hand, can be an issue if you park in the sunlight all the time, also depends on the color of how badly they fade.

You can wash right over the vinyls just fine, I haven't tried waxing over them, but I've gotten a little on them from waxing the rest of the car and it didn't do anything bad

EXHUMED · December 31st, 2008, 03:22 PM

Painted strips are worth the extra cash IMO.

silentlvight · December 31st, 2008, 04:03 PM

Does anyone have a pic of a gloss black car with matte black stripes?

Mike@Whipple · December 31st, 2008, 04:03 PM

No strips

December 31st, 2008, 03:29 AM	#1
silentlvight Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stripes or no stripes? hey guys, i've got a black 2006 with black 18" bullitt's on it and i can't decide if i want to get some racing stripes on it or not. I know someone who can do it for $120 labor and parts. I would probably get it in silver if i did it. What do you guys think?

December 31st, 2008, 06:02 AM	#2
psycho bob I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 GT/86 LX 5.0 12.86@104 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colorado springs, co/ Tulsa, OK Posts: 7,519 iTrader: 0 reviews	get stripes and get them WIDE. mine are 14" each and i have two of them. i went with a custom color also. you have to look a little close to see them in this one, but they are there. dark blue metallic on the alloy paint blend in very well. i didn't want contrasting stripes. __________________ heads, cams, and eforce using up all the air around

December 31st, 2008, 08:50 AM	#3
timberwolf Born to be Wild 2007 Grabber GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 3,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	stripes __________________ FRPP Stingers, O/R Prochamber, BMR STB, Steeda UDP, JLT, SCT/Brenspeed, 8in shorty

December 31st, 2008, 11:46 AM	#6
psycho bob I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 GT/86 LX 5.0 12.86@104 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colorado springs, co/ Tulsa, OK Posts: 7,519 iTrader: 0 reviews	go to your local vinyl sign shop. they will have sample books of colors and different qualities. mine being metallic looks different at night when lights shine on it. has a slight purplish tint to it while still being blue. i always recommend getting a custom color if you can. you'll always be the only one with that color because very few people ever go and do it this way. __________________ heads, cams, and eforce using up all the air around

December 31st, 2008, 12:31 PM	#9
Rhoadies Newbie 2007 Mustang GT Untested Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	How do the stripes work exactly? Do they just stick on, or do you need some adhesive. If they just stick on, how well do they adhere? They don't fly off at high speed or anything right? I feel kinda stupid askin, but I'm interested in getting some, I just want to make sure I get the right kind if I follow your advice Bob and go custom. __________________ 2007 Mustang GT Tungsten Grey 5 Speed SLP Loudmouths (Thanks 1FUN4RD) & Stock H-Pipe AFE Cold Air Intake Lowering Springs (Looks Flippin' AWESOME)

December 31st, 2008, 12:10 PM	#7
Landons 05 RF GT Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think you should stripe it and go with matt black stripes looks sick on a gloss black car

December 31st, 2008, 12:12 PM	#8
TrueBlue Regular 2010 Roush 427R 2011 Jeep Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 364 iTrader: 0 reviews	put some silver ones on it

December 31st, 2008, 12:56 PM	#11
psycho bob I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 GT/86 LX 5.0 12.86@104 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colorado springs, co/ Tulsa, OK Posts: 7,519 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 the stripes won't come off unless you intensionally (sp) peel them up. __________________ heads, cams, and eforce using up all the air around

December 31st, 2008, 01:12 PM	#12
Rhoadies Newbie 2007 Mustang GT Untested Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was reading some other threads where everyone was suggesting painting them on, do they look particularly bad compared to the painted ones, how do you wax over them, can you shine em up real pretty? __________________ 2007 Mustang GT Tungsten Grey 5 Speed SLP Loudmouths (Thanks 1FUN4RD) & Stock H-Pipe AFE Cold Air Intake Lowering Springs (Looks Flippin' AWESOME)

December 31st, 2008, 01:30 PM	#14
psycho bob I Post Entirely Way Too Much 07 GT/86 LX 5.0 12.86@104 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colorado springs, co/ Tulsa, OK Posts: 7,519 iTrader: 0 reviews	there are only 2 reasons i would possibly recommend vinyl over painting. i however personally prefer painting them on i just don't have the funds to do so yet. i'm using my funds for going fast rather than looking good. 1. they are cheaper. however if you can afford a truely good painted stripe job do it. 2. if you don't like them you can take them off very easily. so maybe if you can afford a good painted job go and look at some in person to see if you will like them on your car. the internet is nothing like seeing a car in person. __________________ heads, cams, and eforce using up all the air around

December 31st, 2008, 02:31 PM	#16
tony311 Regular 2006 mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 61 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm also interested in getting stripes for my car. I'm sot sure if I will do vinyl or painted. I'm in the process of getting prices for both. It is a hard decision, my old man said for my christmas gift he would buy me stripes, painted or vinyl whatever I wanted but I like the fact that vinyl is easier to fix for chips BUT I think the painted will look better. This may be a stupid question but would a person ever get vinyl and then get clear coat put over top them to protect them from peeling. I don't know if this makes sense but would it keep the life of the stripes longer but still keep the cost down? __________________ JLT CAI, Xcal3 tune, Steeda UDP, FRPP shorty headers, Flowmaster exhaust, Comp cams NSR StageII, FRPP 3.73 gears

December 31st, 2008, 03:18 PM	#17
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,213 iTrader: 0 reviews	Shouldn't be any issue with peeling, at least not any time immediately. Fading on the other hand, can be an issue if you park in the sunlight all the time, also depends on the color of how badly they fade. You can wash right over the vinyls just fine, I haven't tried waxing over them, but I've gotten a little on them from waxing the rest of the car and it didn't do anything bad __________________ Professor Crackers

December 31st, 2008, 03:22 PM	#18
EXHUMED Regular 2008 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 97 iTrader: 0 reviews	Painted strips are worth the extra cash IMO. __________________ '08 Ford Mustang V6 [stock] - Cardomain

December 31st, 2008, 04:03 PM	#19
silentlvight Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does anyone have a pic of a gloss black car with matte black stripes?

December 31st, 2008, 04:03 PM	#20
Mike@Whipple Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	No strips

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