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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Just wanted to let everyone know about a bad Ebay seller. I bought stripes on Ebay advertised as OEM from bone enterprises. They came and were OEM and I posted positive comments. I should have waited to install before I did though. The roof and trunk stripes were fine. The hood stripes had an orange peel appearance to them. Not an install problem. I spoke to someone who works in the business and they said the vinal came from the end of a roll and can be wrinkled, like the last piece of paper towel on a roll. No ones fault as you could not see problem until masking is taken off. Seller would not do anything for me. No even a replacement set or pieces at a reduced cost. I bought another set from elsewhere and and no problem with the install. On a side note I have read about 6-8 hour install times. Did not take me that long, actually very easy to install precut stripe and you will save $$ in labor costs.
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Glad to hear you've got it straightened out (so to speak). You should show us some pics
and mention who gave you good new vinyl. I've seen many complaints from some other
members who've even had them professionally installed.

Pictures Please?!
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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Bought new ones from Graphic express. Basically the same price. I have attached photos of bad ones (hood). They are easy to put on. Just make sure it is warm enough. The precut 6 piece is easy 2 put on I dont know about the larger kits. Love how they look on the car. The roof and trunk stripes are perfect [size=1][font=Arial]

Here is photo of hood stripes. They are very easy to put on. Trunk piece was the hardest, roof and hood very easy. That was for a 6 piece precut set. The larger sets may be harder. I got new set from Graphic Express. The only problem was the vinal quality on the 2 hood pieces. If a shop is charging more than 2-3 hours labor I would question that..
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tatude @ February 12, 2006, 1:22 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Just wanted to let everyone know about a bad Ebay seller. I bought stripes on Ebay advertised as OEM from bone enterprises. They came and were OEM and I posted positive comments. I should have waited to install before I did though. The roof and trunk stripes were fine. The hood stripes had an orange peel appearance to them. Not an install problem. I spoke to someone who works in the business and they said the vinal came from the end of a roll and can be wrinkled, like the last piece of paper towel on a roll. No ones fault as you could not see problem until masking is taken off. Seller would not do anything for me. No even a replacement set or pieces at a reduced cost. I bought another set from elsewhere and and no problem with the install. On a side note I have read about 6-8 hour install times. Did not take me that long, actually very easy to install precut stripe and you will save $$ in labor costs.
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I have purchased loads of things from them and never had one problem an
I am sorry to hear about yours. They sell surplus from dealers and wholesalers and cannot open and inspect the content of each and every package. If you will read the Graphic Express paperwork that came with your stripes you will see there is no guarantee from them.
I am very pleased with my Graphic Express stripes.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mongoose @ February 12, 2006, 11:35 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I have purchased loads of things from them and never had one problem an
I am sorry to hear about yours. They sell surplus from dealers and wholesalers and cannot open and inspect the content of each and every package. If you will read the Graphic Express paperwork that came with your stripes you will see there is no guarantee from them.
I am very pleased with my Graphic Express stripes.
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Baltimore Street Mods,.....cheaper.....
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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I'll second the Baltimore Street Mods for the stripe kit. Super nice people to deal with.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mongoose @ February 12, 2006, 8:35 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I have purchased loads of things from them and never had one problem an
I am sorry to hear about yours. They sell surplus from dealers and wholesalers and cannot open and inspect the content of each and every package. If you will read the Graphic Express paperwork that came with your stripes you will see there is no guarantee from them.
I am very pleased with my Graphic Express stripes.
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I actually heard finally from them today and they offered a partial refund whhick I am OK with if it happens. I understood they cant check everything and you cant see stripes until masking is removed anyway.. I just felt I was getting the run around and had sent emails and made phone calls. I have to say when I told them I had posted on the Mustang forums I got a quick response. It seems that they will meet me half way and thats fair. Im also a little gun shy because I was one of those poor souls that ordered a grill from westcoast performance parts a month ago and never got it. No return call or emails from them..
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sodaman @ February 13, 2006, 9:33 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I'll second the Baltimore Street Mods for the stripe kit. Super nice people to deal with.
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Yep, I got mine from Baltimore street mods. Saved 200 bucks vs. Graphics express, and took the 200 bucks and paid for a professional install.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Larry happy to see Bones made things right for you and better yet you are pleased.
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