Opinions on striping on my car...

pontman43

pontman43

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When I was at the last car show with my dad, he mentioned that I should get some striping done on my car to make it stand out. At first I was like huh, no way, but I have been thinking about it and think it might look good and make it stand out more (in a good way). I'm not 100% sure though, I'm kinda on the wall, my dad thinks it would be good and my brother thinks it is stupid.

So my question to you guys is do you think it would look good? What would you do?



Here are some pics where I was thinking of getting it done.

I would get red striping done here.

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I would get black striping on the side reflector.

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Thanks!
 
I say no. Keep the clean, unspoiled look. I've never been a fan of single stripes anyway. Dual, symmetrical stripes or no stripes...preferably no stripes.
 
The only kind of striping I would consider on a T/A would be twin racing stripes going down the center of the car, and even that IMO would look tacky.



My vote is for leave it the way it is.
 
There is a '94 Escort wagen with a painted on stripe down the middle at school (The kind with a fat stripe and a skinny stripe). :LOLOL

There also is an older Civic(Early 90's) with spray painted dual racing stripes. :bigups

So, I would say no stripes. It looks like crap and hides your beautiful paint.
 
just be cool and put a NAWZ sticker so everyone knows it's fast :chuckle:



I say leave it be, it looks good the way it is and eventhough I can't picture what you are talking about I think anything would spoil the look.
 
No. Leave it be. Those remind me of the people that modify their car for the lone purpose of changing something. It has no benefit, but they love to add something to their awesome "mod list".



It's up to you, but I'd leave it just the way it is.
 
OK, think I'll leave it. Thanks guys! I really hate those side markers though, what do you think I should do with those?
 
I was thinking more along the lines of painting. I dont like the red and the placement. Maybe I'll just smoke it.
 
ha! that's what I was just going to say. A vinyl shop can get you some tint to put over them, or you can go the DIY route and get some VHT nightshades spray tint and darken them to your liking. This is what I'll be doing with my tails whenever I decide to get around to it (only 1 or 2 coats of nightshades, I want a maroon look vs a tinted look).
 
Neothin said:
ha! that's what I was just going to say. A vinyl shop can get you some tint to put over them, or you can go the DIY route and get some VHT nightshades spray tint and darken them to your liking. This is what I'll be doing with my tails whenever I decide to get around to it (only 1 or 2 coats of nightshades, I want a maroon look vs a tinted look).
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I have VHT, but wouldn't ever use it on my car. It has a slight purple tint to it (maybe what your looking for). If you want my can you can have it, just pay shipping. I'll probably either mix black and clear and do it myself or take it to a paint shop and get them to. Wonder if I can sand down the letters...think I can?
 
I don't see why you couldnt sand down the lettering... The only problem I would see with doing something like that is removing the UV protection from the plastic. This may cause accelerated deterioration of the plastic.
 
Neothin said:
ha! that's what I was just going to say. A vinyl shop can get you some tint to put over them, or you can go the DIY route and get some VHT nightshades spray tint and darken them to your liking. This is what I'll be doing with my tails whenever I decide to get around to it (only 1 or 2 coats of nightshades, I want a maroon look vs a tinted look).
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You probably already know about BlueBatmobile's overlays but in case you do not check this out



http://photobucket.com/albums/y42/BlueBatmobile2005/Scion Overlays/



He may be able to do something for you.



:xyxthumbs
 
yeah i mean thats like getting a tribal arm band and thinking youre standing out by doing so(not that tirbal arent cool) id leave it
 
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