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Topic: Is it better to get decals, or painted stripes on a car??
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50 GT
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Is it better to get decal stripes, or painted stripes on a car?? I am debating!! Leave a message, thanks!! If you know a good place to get stripes painted on, or a good, cheap paint shop, let me know!! Thanks
Posts: 131 | From: SF | Registered: Jul 2006
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89 FAKE SNAKE
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i say decals...cuz in the long run u can always take em off
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Posts: 3075 | From: san jose | Registered: May 2004
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what does "better" mean to you?
"Better" in the economical sense? if so decals.
"Better" as in finish and overall harmony of the car? stripes.
Decals
+ cheap/removeable
- they are deals can't expect much of them.
painted stripes
+ much nicer finish. you can wax them etc.
- they are expensive if done properly, can't be removed if you change your mind in the future.
good luck
[ July 10, 2006, 06:39 PM: Message edited by: Jmir018 ]
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CLEEN 50
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I say no stripes. Stripes suck ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 2534 | From: Peninsula | Registered: Jul 2005
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sn8k
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Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
I say no stripes. Stripes suck
Hater ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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HaulinAss Motorsports
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Well I would go with the neither option.Stripes are dated and really dont look good on Stangs
Posts: 22472 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Nov 2001
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Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
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None stock decals look extremely cheap and classless.
Stripes, well, very few cars look correct with stripes. Late model Mustangs do not fall into that category.
Paint it all one color. Make it clean.
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Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
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BCINGUU
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First of all, all you stripe haters come out to the car show and take a look at my car - then tell me stripes suck on late model Mustangs.
I started out with vinyl stripes applied professionally, but they did not come out good. So they painted the stripes on and they are unbelieveably awesome. The price was very low and the work was done in San Jose by a shop that only does stripes - Finishline Paint Body and Graphics. I highly recommend you go over and talk to them before making your decision.
Stripes are the best way to make your Mustang unique and attention getting. Before I had stripes, I got a lot of positive comments, but now that I have stripes, I get several offers a week from strangers to buy my car at first sight. I take that as a compliment.
This isn't a very good pic but it's the best one I have on here right now. Come see it at the show!
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90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci
67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci
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CLEEN 50
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Stripes definately suck on late model mustangs
they're ugly period, IMHO opinion they make a car look like ass. It looks nice that you color coordinated everything, but it is what it is. Tan stripes, tan top, and tan interior are 3 things I will never have in any of my stangs . Stangs especially later model stangs look better all one color. The only striped car I've ever like was on an old school stang and even then I would still take a one solid color paint job over it.
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Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
First of all, all you stripe haters come out to the car show and take a look at my car - then tell me stripes suck on late model Mustangs.
After seeing that pic, now my hatred of stripes is completely solidified in stone for all eternity. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Stangless
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Why cant you have painted stripes removed?? I have removed them myself. Sure its a lot cheaper/easier to remove decals and vinyls, but the look tacky. If your going to do it, do it right and have them painted on.
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Posts: 712 | From: Dayton, OH | Registered: Nov 2005
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Stripes have grown on me lately I like them! I dont like saleen wings on Fox's anymore, hoods, or them to be lowered. I guess Im getting old fashioned but I just dont see why an adult would lower a car or put a raised hood on it unless it needs it. Well lower a car more than an inch that is. I say go with some stripes just make sure they do the thickness correct. I think the vert pictured above has too skiny of stripes.
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I was prolly drunk. Get over it
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Posts: 548 | From: sacramento | Registered: Mar 2006
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Mr.Lucky
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
First of all, all you stripe haters come out to the car show and take a look at my car - then tell me stripes suck on late model Mustangs.
After seeing that pic, now my hatred of stripes is completely solidified in stone for all eternity.
hahahahahaha ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) +1 (not clowin but i agree)
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Posts: 4197 | From: Manteca | Registered: Sep 2002
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stangless
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Originally posted by bottled02GT??:
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
First of all, all you stripe haters come out to the car show and take a look at my car - then tell me stripes suck on late model Mustangs.
After seeing that pic, now my hatred of stripes is completely solidified in stone for all eternity.
hahahahahaha +1 (not clowin but i agree)
ha ha.. yeah me too.. sorry, but those are ugly. the finish might be nice, but i'm just hating that look now. maybe it looks better from the font?
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i think ghost stripes look clean on a 5.0.
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Posts: 1796 | From: richmond | Registered: Jul 2004
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HaulinAss Motorsports
Its a STREETRaceCar!
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
First of all, all you stripe haters come out to the car show and take a look at my car - then tell me stripes suck on late model Mustangs.
I will do that any day of the week where can I sign up,I guess its just an opinion
[ July 12, 2006, 06:40 AM: Message edited by: HaulinAssMaro ]
Posts: 22472 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Nov 2001
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HaulinAss Motorsports
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Originally posted by CLEEN 50:
IMHO opinion they make a car look like ass.
Well as harsh as it sounds I agree
Posts: 22472 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Nov 2001
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HaulinAss Motorsports
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
First of all, all you stripe haters come out to the car show and take a look at my car - then tell me stripes suck on late model Mustangs.
After seeing that pic, now my hatred of stripes is completely solidified in stone for all eternity.
comedy in true fashion ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
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BCINGUU
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Okay haters, it's obvious I'm not going to convince you. But maybe this pic will change your mind...
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90 GT "Saleen Cobra" style convertible 347ci
67 GT "Eleanor" style coupe 347ci
Posts: 1425 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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That actually looks pretty clean, I think its your wheels that kill it. Color combo is unique. Then again I am from the old school where I believe your top should match your guts then match the stripes. So in general with everything else I dont like it. But, thats not the argument. The stripes look good on yours and done right too. Now dip the interior and then you would have a real winner.
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HaulinAss Motorsports
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
Okay haters, it's obvious I'm not going to convince you. But maybe this pic will change your mind...
nope still havent changed my mind.If you like it thats all that matters
Posts: 22472 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Nov 2001
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Luke87GT
Lay'n more stripes
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
Okay haters, it's obvious I'm not going to convince you. But maybe this pic will change your mind...
It certainly did not change my mind. I am a BIG fan of your teal car however. Gorgeous, tasteful!
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Stangless
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CLEEN 50
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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
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Originally posted by BCINGUU:
Okay haters, it's obvious I'm not going to convince you. But maybe this pic will change your mind...
It certainly did not change my mind. I am a BIG fan of your teal car however. Gorgeous, tasteful!
Definately the cobra is fukkin SICK
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sn8k
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Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
If you like it thats all that matters
Well said ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
I like mine - and that is all that matters
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Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
Well I would go with the neither option.Stripes are dated and really dont look good on Stangs
yeah a 67 GT500 just look's like shit with "lemans stripes"
"rally" stripes look like shit on stangs
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Originally posted by turbo50:
I have no intenions of keeping anyones parts or taking anyones money.
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