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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Racing Stripes help/advice

I'm not really sure how to go about it, but I know I want 2 white or silver racing stripes (with pinstripes) from front to back (skipping the grill but still going all the way downthe front) on a black 91 z28. Much like this: http://www.camarosource.ca/small_version.jpg

1. Is this something better done with decals or a professional auto body shop? I know there ARE decals out there but is it a good idea in terms of quality and longevity?

1a. If they are decals, what are the chances I could do it well myself, having never done anything with painting or autobody before?

2. What should I do about the hood blisters? It would be the regular z28 hood, not the hood in the picture above. Would it look weird if I just keep a static width for the entire length and just have the blisters stay black on top of the stripes? Or should I go with the ones that widen as they get to the blisters, and paint the blisters the color of the stripes?

http://www.chevyworld.net/thirdgen/c...ges/C1056F.jpg is the hood I'm talking about.

3. Where's my best bet to buy the stripes I'm looking for if it ends up that decals are the way to go?
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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Re: Racing Stripes help/advice

heres a picture of my car with full stripes just to give u an idea, they're painted on. 12" wide with 4" separating them
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