Request for close-up pics of black racing stripes on sterling gray Mustangs
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Correct, you have to cut to fit, my Exacto knife was my friend. It comes in 3 pieces, hood roof and trunk with more than enough Vinyl to do it all and have a screw up or 2 on the smaller panels
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I had been looking for a vendor that sells the stripes in all the precut sections, but you just made a point that I hadn't considered--having enough extra to redo any screwed-up sections. I've been a bit worried about how well those small panels will turn out on my first attempt. I might need to reconsider this now and just order them from American Muscle.
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I did the lower front bumper on one side twice as well as the top of the spoiler, I have the back up camera in my spoiler and after cutting and getting it in the recessed parts ended up a little short. Live and learn.
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I'm not sure which is likely to cause me more potential problems--precut stripes that I don't apply properly (and then have no spare vinyl to redo it), or uncut stripes that I cut improperly (but have extra vinyl to play with).
Maybe I should just go the easy route and have them professionally installed.
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Wow, MJJ, that light-colored border on those stripes (I can't tell if they're white, or silver) really make them pop! Are those vinyl, and if so, can you tell me where you bought them?
Gorgeous car you've got there.
Gorgeous car you've got there.
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The med silver metallic pinstripes are from 3M. About $20 for a 150ft roll. You can order directly from their website. They have several colors to choose from.
Good luck.
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One other question: Would you mind measuring the width of your stripes (just the black, not including the pinstripes) at various points on the body, and posting here what they measure? I'm particularly interested in knowing how much the hood section tapers from back to front, if it tapers at all.
Thanks very much!
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Will be heading to the detail shop in two weeks.
Note that I'm also paying $250 as well for a detail.
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