I went to a bodyshop getting estimates for paint/decal stripes for my 04 stang. The owner recommends i get them painted, says they'll last longer. I trust his opinion (i saw 2 jaguars, 2 bmws, 2 mercedes in the garage, so he must be doin someting right), but i want to know what you guys think.

His estimate for 2 black stripes is $1000, the deal would be off the books since he's a friend of a friend. He would be doing all the work, i drop it off, and just pick it up a few days later.

This a good deal, or should I reconsider. My car came with the 99/'01 Cobra heat extractor hood, if it matters.

 

I'd go to another shop, price seems pretty high.

 

I would do paint, but get another estimate.

 

The paint is the beter option. Nothing against vinyl, but painting it (as long as it's a good paint job) is simply the better way to go.

 

Yeah paint...by someone else

 

I have vinyl stripes, and the one good thing about those is that if you're unsure if you will like them, they peel right off with a source of heat. They were MUCH cheaper also-- since I did them myself especially. However, if you like the look, paint is a much better option as it is permanent.

My car will be paid off in about a year and I may opt to paint them on. I love mine!

 

When I had my car just recently painted at Maaco,It only cost me $450 dollars and they did a pretty descent job with it. Just my $.02 worth

 

Paint! I have decal, and it is fine, but if you can afford paint, do it.

Gotta say, 1000 sounds cheap to me; my estimates were all in the 1500 - 2000 range, including clear coat and all that.

 

thank you all for the votes and comments, I have decided to go straight to a paint job, but will shop around for other prices. thanx again

 

I chose vinyl because it was less expensive and if i ever wanted to change the color it is easier.