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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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How should these stripes be applied?

How far from the center should these be? I just bought them off ebay and i get them tomorrow. Any ideas? And... should i have the stripes on the top of my camaro as well?


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And please, dont tell me if you don't think stripes should go on a camaro. I happen to like them lol

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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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None on the roof! That would look tacky. As far as the placement I think they come with directions. The front one's I think come as one sheet to make installation easier. Maybe the back one's will be one sheet also.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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Interesting. Won't that look rather cheap? Just vinyl laid across the car. I don't know, I'd have to see it in person.

I suppose my primary concern would be what long-term adverse effect something like that might have on the paint.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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I've seen them b4 on a camaro. My old buddy had some on his car, i thought they were painted on, and he told me they were vinyl stripes. They looked quiet good. I don't think he had them on the top, but the more I think about it, it sounds like a sh*tty thing to do,.. I dunno about the effects on the paint, i hope it doesnt do anything.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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i hate putting little stickers on cars , i cant imagine how much of a pain it is to do a big set . I hope everything goes good.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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thank you. i hope it goes well too. if i like how they look i will post a pic when im finished.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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You use soapy water and a squeege. They are put on like window tint. Then the sun bakes them on. Thats how the graffix are done on our stock car.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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thank you. i hope it goes well too. if i like how they look i will post a pic when im finished.
Definitely do so. I didn't mean to sound disparaging about your purchase, those were just a few thoughts that came to mind. I'm curious to see how it comes out.
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Old Apr 29, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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Originally posted by BirdsofPray
Interesting. Won't that look rather cheap? Just vinyl laid across the car. I don't know, I'd have to see it in person.

I suppose my primary concern would be what long-term adverse effect something like that might have on the paint.
vinyl can actually look pretty damn good. i forget his name, but someone on these boards did a black vinyl stripe above their driverside wheelwell (cant believe i forget his name). someone help me out, he has a teal car, just got the 5in. rear spoiler. anyway, it looked great, and in a closeup pic it looked painted on. take your time and get it perfect and it can look great
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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ohh yeah, thanks...it's irocbirdbuilder's car

example of how much like paint vinyl can look: here
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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i just hope the quality of vinyl i get looks that good.
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Where would you get a vinal sheet to make somthing like that.
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3ATB7%3AUS%3A2

thats where i bought them from. no1 in his feedback says anything about the quality being bad
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Thanks, I want vinal to make my own strips though. No point in buying those just to cut them up.
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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My camaro is laser red and I'am thinkin about putting Black Heritage stripes on it from Autografics.com, they come in a bunch of custom and standard colors. Most are a 7 year viynl. I've purchased other decals from them and they are top notch along with good prices too...I also was wondering how easy these would install and there exact locations?Curious how they look on the rear with the high rise spoiler? Maybe someone can post a pic?:rockon:
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