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Old 04-13-2012, 06:58 PM
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I am wanting to put some stripes on my C5 hood and would like some ideas. Thank you .
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Here is a pic of the stripes I had on my '00 (the hood is from Motor City Mold):



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Started with vinyl first



Had these painted on

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Thank you for your contributions they both look great. This gives me some ideas to start with now.
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This is the kit from vettestripes.com


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How it was when I bought it.
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just had these painted on....
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Originally Posted by dw99vette
That looks awesome! That's exactly what I want to do. I probably wouldnt be brave enough to have them painted on though.
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7


During the painting process......



Finished and at Phoenix International Raceway







And at some car shows....
Very nice sir!!
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Originally Posted by SaberD
That looks awesome! That's exactly what I want to do. I probably wouldnt be brave enough to have them painted on though.
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Originally Posted by SaberD
That looks awesome! That's exactly what I want to do. I probably wouldnt be brave enough to have them painted on though.
I am using Plasti Dip to paint my stripes. I have it taped off and will finish masking off in the morning. So far I am under $30 in cost. Thanks to the forum I got the idea from a great thread: " Show me your low to no cost mods"
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A pic for your color combo.

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At a show yesterday.



Couple years ago..





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