probepro

Haven't had stripes on a car for a long time, but as I recall they didn't hold up very well. Any opinions of the 3M decals? Shinny vs. regular? What about painted stripes?

BadMSTG

Paint is definately better (if you can afford it).

probepro

It seems to me both paint and decals have pros and cons. Cost is not an issue. I'm mostly concerned about durability, and how it's going to look 5 years later. I would expect paint to be more durable, bot I don't like the idea of having to paint a brand new car. If the decals have about the same longevity as paint, I would probably go that way, especially if they can be removed and replace with new ones.

I am curious if anyone has had some first hand experience with this.

ChristopherCamel

thats why i didnt get stripes..i dont want it to look like hell in 5 years...i like just plain anyway

nickbrace

Dont paint them on as vinyl stripes last for years and are durable. Also - if you get bored as I may do then you can change color, ie - I will put black stripes on in a couple of years and take the silver ones off!

probepro

nickbrace, thanks for responding. I saw your GT yesterday for the first time, and it's now my wallpaper, at least until I get my own GT. Brings a smile to my face every time I boot up. Mineral Gray with silver stripes - very sharp, and not overdone. I'm normally not a fan of stripes, but they belong on the new GTs. I too would expect the vinyl to be durable, since 3M also makes the clear bra paint protection film, which I'm also considering. From what I've been reading, the installation process is very similar. I assume you had the stripes professionally installed, and you could have them professionally removed.

nickbrace

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nickbrace, thanks for responding. I saw your GT yesterday for the first time, and it's now my wallpaper, at least until I get my own GT. Brings a smile to my face every time I boot up. Mineral Gray with silver stripes - very sharp, and not overdone. I'm normally not a fan of stripes, but they belong on the new GTs. I too would expect the vinyl to be durable, since 3M also makes the clear bra paint protection film, which I'm also considering. From what I've been reading, the installation process is very similar. I assume you had the stripes professionally installed, and you could have them professionally removed.

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Yep - professionally installed - guy had the laser equipment for exact dimensions, etc. He did it 10 times better than I ever could have done, dont try and do it yourself dude!