Pics of stripe painting process.
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Bill your car looks awesome. I love it 
Nice pic's by the way.
If I was going to stripe my car I would definetly be copying you. I wouldn't worry about it though, not too sure it would look the same on a redfire GT.
Nick
Nice pic's by the way.
If I was going to stripe my car I would definetly be copying you. I wouldn't worry about it though, not too sure it would look the same on a redfire GT.
Nick
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Bill, I was just talking earlier about how I couldn't find a good body shop in the area that was reputable. And I was starting to get a little worried that I wouldn't find a good place to paint black stripes on my car. You have no idea how happy your post made me. Thanks for the testimonial. Sounds like a place that takes pride in their work. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Originally posted by harleybill@March 24, 2005, 1:50 PM
Here are some final pics of the process. They took the bumpers off, taped it all up, mapped out the stripe sizes, painted and clear coated (I believe it was 3 coats). The white is high performance white for the mustang. It was then put in the oven (see above post for temp). I don't know how long it cooked but I was in the oven and it's pretty sticky. They are putting it back together today, they will then buff it out and hopefully I can pick it up tonight. Otherwise I am leaving town tomorrow morning and won't be back till next wednesday. Too long to wait to see it finished. Anyway, I will post the "FINAL" pics of the finished product sometime next week. Hope you have enjoyed the process. At least now you know what's involved with paint and why it's over a grand to do a good job. Remember, if they don't take the bumpers off (it will be cheaper) but the paint won't have gotten around the edges and you know that's just asking for peeling.
See ya all next week. 
Here are some final pics of the process. They took the bumpers off, taped it all up, mapped out the stripe sizes, painted and clear coated (I believe it was 3 coats). The white is high performance white for the mustang. It was then put in the oven (see above post for temp). I don't know how long it cooked but I was in the oven and it's pretty sticky. They are putting it back together today, they will then buff it out and hopefully I can pick it up tonight. Otherwise I am leaving town tomorrow morning and won't be back till next wednesday. Too long to wait to see it finished. Anyway, I will post the "FINAL" pics of the finished product sometime next week. Hope you have enjoyed the process. At least now you know what's involved with paint and why it's over a grand to do a good job. Remember, if they don't take the bumpers off (it will be cheaper) but the paint won't have gotten around the edges and you know that's just asking for peeling.
See ya all next week.
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Originally posted by Kellarina@March 26, 2005, 8:44 PM
Bill, I was just talking earlier about how I couldn't find a good body shop in the area that was reputable. And I was starting to get a little worried that I wouldn't find a good place to paint black stripes on my car. You have no idea how happy your post made me. Thanks for the testimonial. Sounds like a place that takes pride in their work. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Bill, I was just talking earlier about how I couldn't find a good body shop in the area that was reputable. And I was starting to get a little worried that I wouldn't find a good place to paint black stripes on my car. You have no idea how happy your post made me. Thanks for the testimonial. Sounds like a place that takes pride in their work. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Originally posted by Blk05GT@March 26, 2005, 11:43 PM
Looks incredible. Can you please give more details on the stripe dimensions?
Looks incredible. Can you please give more details on the stripe dimensions?
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Well, while I was gone, the guys sent me some final pics. I will add some of my own tomorrow after I pick it up but these are pretty good as well. (I am surprised that John raised the price that high. That is a bit high in my opinion. He told me around 1700.00 the last time I talked to him which was last saturday. He did say the guy that does that work is slow and meticulous??? Maybe he had to adjust for the time the person spent doing the work...I will find out more tomorrow. Anyway, enjoy the pics.
