cygnusx1 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I always loved Z's or almost any car with dual rally stripes running over the length of the car. I have always toyed with the idea of adding them to my silver 280Z. I would probably have a vinyl shop add two stripes from the tip of the hood to the end of the tailgate. Would I be compromising the beautiful base/clear paintjob I have underneath if I was to add the stripes? Is there a right way and a wrong way to go about adding stripes. Obviously, I don't want them painted on because my paint is about 5 years old and is in excellent shape. I am also looking for opinions on color and stripe styles. I like the cobra and viper style dual stripe layout the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest comeandzpa Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I personally think that a twin set of flat black stripes would look pretty badass on a dark silver car. Just my $.02, take it as you will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhafa Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Man I don't know, that looks beautiful the way it is. You might get tired of them real fast then you are shopping for a new paint job. Again only my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick458 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 try it with some static cling appliques if you like them fine, if not removing them wont harm anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatRaveR Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 If you add vinyl stripes, just be sure to give the paint a good wax job beforehand to minimize any paint effect if you choose to remove them later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted March 18, 2005 Author Share Posted March 18, 2005 yeah these are the exact things I was concerned with...damaging the paint, paint fade differences under the vinyl, staining...I don't have any experience with this but the last thing I want is to damge the paint job. Hmmm, "static cling appliques"!...any more info. I am always up for something easy to remove with little or no repercussions later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSflyer Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Dark Shadow Gray stripes would look pretty good too. I saw a new Mustang with that combo and it was killer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cremmenga Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I'm doing my car in pewter and graphite racing stripes with the graphite retro racing number 43 on the side! I think it will look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 photoshop it first.. I think rally strips is soo oldskool trend now.. bueatiful car by the way.. =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatRaveR Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 yeah these are the exact things I was concerned with...damaging the paint' date=' paint fade differences under the vinyl, staining...I don't have any experience with this but the last thing I want is to damge the paint job. Hmmm, "static cling appliques"!...any more info. I am always up for something easy to remove with little or no repercussions later.[/quote'] The only thing about temp cling/magnetic appliques is that since they're not really "stuck" to the body, particles can get sandwiched between the paint and the applique and sandpaper away at the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I always liked te stripes on the `66 GT 350 Mustangs. I think they might look good on a Z but they would have to be a little narrower to be in scale with the car size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Great looking Zed, its your car, embellish it if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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