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Old 03-18-2012, 10:10 PM
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Default New Stripes (vinyl) Installed

I decided to replace my 6 year old silver dual stripes with
20" Single Snake Style Stripes from decalshoppe.

I installed the kit by myself. It took me a total of 8 hours to where it is now.
I still have to do the front bumper then I'm done.



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Old 03-18-2012, 10:30 PM
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It's...It's beautiful. I love the painted airdam! The striping brings it all together.

What rear fascia is that? Is it the 3dcarbon v6 lip? Looks really good.
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Old 03-18-2012, 10:37 PM
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Thanks.. and yep, that's the 3d carbon rear lip for v6 with dual.
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Old 03-18-2012, 10:51 PM
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Wish I had the ***** to do this:/
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how much experience did you have to have to do that???

Ive been seriously considering doing the same with matte black...
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Nice dreamcatcher oh and the stripes look good too.

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Old 03-18-2012, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by stags
how much experience did you have to have to do that???

Ive been seriously considering doing the same with matte black...
It was my first time ever.. seriously.

It's best to go with a pre-cut and the wet method application.
Make sure to really take your time and be patient.
A heat gun is a must have.
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Yeah when I applied my blackout panel I stole my moms hairdryer. Should probably give that back eventually

Did the stripes come on transfer tape? How did you maintain spacing?
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Wow that is sick, OIIIIO!
That rear shot is just perfect.
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My kit did not come with transfer paper, just the way I wanted it.
IMO, transfer paper just makes the vinyl application stiffer and harder to contour.

I just used a blue painter's tape for alignment guide
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