Matte Stripes
10-22-2012, 11:56 PM
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Matte Stripes
I've looked all over and can't find anyone that has done racing stripes in a matte finish clear vinyl. So I decided to get some vinyl and so far I've tested it by doing fender stripes. I plan on doing the racing stripes in a few weeks once my brother cuts the stripes with his machine. I'll update once I've finished. Here's the test run. Let me know what you guys think.
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10-23-2012, 05:35 AM
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I prefer a bolder look for the stripes, but there is nothing wrong with the subtle look. Looking forward to seeing your car with the final product installed.
10-24-2012, 06:49 PM
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I've got a vinyl cutter at work, so I took the "Corvette font" and put it to good use on mine.
Also, yes, I made it angled backwards instead of forwards. I wanted something different, and the text was a bit too crammed in with it facing forward.
Also, yes, I made it angled backwards instead of forwards. I wanted something different, and the text was a bit too crammed in with it facing forward.
Last edited by flaagan; 10-24-2012 at 06:51 PM.
10-24-2012, 08:06 PM
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I like the "matte" look ! Its "clean" and "subtle".
Kinda my style, and not in your face.
I often thought some matte silver stripes would look cool, or hash stripes on the fender.
I love the flat black stripes on the black Mustang Super Snakes...
Looking good !
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Kinda my style, and not in your face.
I often thought some matte silver stripes would look cool, or hash stripes on the fender.
I love the flat black stripes on the black Mustang Super Snakes...
Looking good !
Toque
10-25-2012, 01:50 PM
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Plasitdip Clear would probably do it. Look on youtube, I saw a guy spray a whole BMW M3 white. You can tape it and spray it. If you mess up or don't like it, peel it off.
10-25-2012, 02:09 PM
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Funny you should mention Plastidip. That's what I have on my wheels right now. Was thinking of trying to do the stripes with the clear, but I wasn't sure if it'd give it a matte finish or not. Either way I already got 10 yards of the clear matte vinyl for $50 (my brother makes stickers for his business so he has a wholesale account to buy it). On another note with Plastidip, I recently got 2 cans of smoke color in the mail, gonna try it on my tail lights.