Stripes? I am thinking of it...opinions

Discussion in '2005 - 2009 Specific Tech' started by claytucc3, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. claytucc3 New Member

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    Yeah I am going to try out a dark grey metallic dual 12" stripes. If I don't like them I will change them. But I wanted something bigger then the normal 10" like the Shelby's so hopefully this will look cool. I will post pics when it is done.
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    Good luck Clay! I was going to put the Baltimore Street Mod 10" full kit on my wife's GT but after reading all the posts and finding out that most shops only charge $225 to do the install I figured that would be the way to do. Mistake....The shop said they would rather simply make their own stripes so if one got messed up they could just make another. Result...crooked, bubbles, wrinkles. They said the front bumper and CDC spoiler were too hard because they were curved. I told them that the BSM kits were pre cut with contours to fit...OK we can do that....Wrong, It looked like the devil even with BSM's very nice kit. I am sure I could have done better. Had them take the mess off and refund the install money and the cost of the BSM kit.....Result.....The car is at a very well respected shop as we speak getting the stripes painted on for $700. I wish you the best of luck! Like I said, I am sure I could have done better than these guys but in the end we just decided to have them painted on and be done with it. Take your time and I bet you can get it right...BTW BSM does sell individual pieces if one gets booger up.
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    Kool, you ever thing about doing a charcoal grey metallic instead of white? I think the subtle contrast with more stripes like you say you want would look phenominal.. Example would be a shade or two darker than Heavy's over the vista. I would do the boss ones either way personally.. I think that stripe layout simply rocks...
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    Thanks kooldawg....I will pull on a stock GT500 all day long!
  5. DarkFireGT Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.

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    I agree. That color would look great with Vista Blue.
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    HevyGT that stripe(s) looks awesome.
    If I ever get one on my new 08 GT vert, that's what I'll do.
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    I like the white on the blue but the subtlety of the closer shades of colors is what I like the most. Thus the charcoal on the silver mustang. I should have this done before Christmas.
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    Thanks GusinCA...I like it too! :D
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    i had the stripes put on from the dealer when i bough my 07 california special. black car with more of flat black but not quite a charcoal color. i forget what ford called it
  11. kooldawg6 mine works really well and can take a fair amount

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    Good luck clay. I know you'll post pics when it's done:nice:

    Thanks guys:nice: I will certainly look into that! I didn't even think of that at all. Then again, I'm not to serious into that as I don't ahve the funds. I believe I would have that painted on.

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