A friend of mine with a GTO had stripes put on his vehicle by the dealer, the install person cut the stripes to make a bend around the bumber and trunk lid, said she needed to in order for it not to bubble up.

Is this common practice? or is she just inexperienced and doesn't want to take the time needed to do a quality job? The mustang bumber seems to have more 90 degree angles in it than the GTO curves. Whats your take on this?

 

Yes, the vinyl has to be cut for the Mustang. I believe one cut at the front, and two at the rear. There are a number of posts on this topic.

Where's Adrenalin, our vinyl guru? :worship: :worship:

 

I'm sure adrenalin will say the same thing. I had to cut mine, I know that. If not, the outside of the stripes will appear wavy even though they are straight.

 

On the hood you do not have to cut the vinyl. It will lay flat and straight as long as it is installed dry. On the trunk lid you need to make a seam just above the 3rd brake light. If you don't the vinyl will curve towards the center a lot because of the arc in the trunk lid. Rear bumper requires a seam as well. Front bumper requires 3 seams.

The bumper may appear to have 90 degree angles but stand at the back of the car and look straight down at the bumper, see that arc. The 90 degree curve is not the problem, it is the arc.