Painted stripes vs. vinyl?
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I also think the vinyl stripes look kinda cheap. Even when done nice. Then you got fade and cracking issues. Friend of mine's stang came with factory stripes, and when they started to crack realy bad, and he took them off they left ghost-like stripes on the car.
Glad i got mine painted on, look so much nicer and worth the extra dough.
Glad i got mine painted on, look so much nicer and worth the extra dough.
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No but I would like to know where anyone gets anything done on these cars at a "low" price. Just since I've owned the thing I've probably racked up $2,500 IN maintenance on two gear swaps and the supercharger install plus another $900 for the left rear quarter panel to be repainted, and if it's 900 for a panel I don't even want to know how much it would be to get a stripe painted on. If I did get it removed however I don't think there would be a ghost stripe the car has been garage kept almost it's entire life.
Last edited by REDBOSS1; Jun 15, 2011 at 08:52 PM.
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How about painted vinyl? I had mine made by Keith at Auto Morphosis. He has a stripe that is actual paint on vinyl. Once it is on the car, they can be buffed or sanded just like the paint. He charged me $700 for the set a couple of years ago. www.auto-morphosis.com. Best of both worlds if you ask me.
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I also think the vinyl stripes look kinda cheap. Even when done nice. Then you got fade and cracking issues. Friend of mine's stang came with factory stripes, and when they started to crack realy bad, and he took them off they left ghost-like stripes on the car.
Glad i got mine painted on, look so much nicer and worth the extra dough.
Glad i got mine painted on, look so much nicer and worth the extra dough.
So OP you have to consider the money spent into vinyl could be invested in painted stripes.
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Sorry pascal, I'm a newb on the body work stuff...If $400 was the number I'd do it right now...The problem is trusting someone to do it...Wish I was closer to ya...Where do I start the search? Who paints on stripes...I guess I really don't know who I'm looking for...I know who I'm not though (not even sure they paint stripes, but they won't be painting mine) Ford, Maaco, body repair shops...Seems like it'd be an easy task to accomplish, but the trust is hard to come by...Any ideas?
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I have had 4 Mustangs since 2004 - none with stripes. The 2005+ look great with stripes in my opinion - mahabone.
I would like some kind of striping on my 2011 (especially on the hood bulge) and would probably go with the vinyl from a reputable vendor like Baltimore Street Mods. I would also look into what was needed to keep the stripes protected and looking good.
I see stripes on new Mustangs and Camaros at the dealership. I guess these are vinyl...? I wonder what kind of warranty the dealers provide with these "original purchase" stripes....
Note: for some reason Graphic Express has more selection of front hood bulge stripes (and matching trunk) for the 2011+ than BSM right now...
I would like some kind of striping on my 2011 (especially on the hood bulge) and would probably go with the vinyl from a reputable vendor like Baltimore Street Mods. I would also look into what was needed to keep the stripes protected and looking good.
I see stripes on new Mustangs and Camaros at the dealership. I guess these are vinyl...? I wonder what kind of warranty the dealers provide with these "original purchase" stripes....
Note: for some reason Graphic Express has more selection of front hood bulge stripes (and matching trunk) for the 2011+ than BSM right now...
Last edited by rogan01; Jun 16, 2011 at 03:01 PM.