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How to get straight stripes on a complex body shape


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I finally found the correct use of my Craftsman laser level. I made a bracket on the ceiling with which to hold my laser level, then positioned the car under it. The 130 degree laser line (referenced to two TRUE centered points in front and at the rear of the body) provides a perfect line to tape along. The originally painted strip was not near this perfect and no amount of "eyeing it up" or stretching of the tape would allow a perfectly straight line down the complex curves and corners of the body. Here is a low light photo of the laser line:

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I have thought about a monotone paint scheme, but the front clip has several features (deep radiator intake and exhaust) what will be accentuated with the LeMans stripes. Currently my idea is BMW LeMans Blue (deep blue with some mica added) with Wimbleton White (a very slight cream just off stark white) stripes.

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Terry, I usually don't like racing stripes because the car underneath them usually doesn't support 'em. But YOUR car can wear them with pride!

 

I second the vote for the Toyota blue, oh Deep one. I saw that color on one of the new Lexus convertibles and it just about made me... well, never mind. Let's just say it was REAL pretty.

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