jmn444 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 $5 worth of vinyl and about an hour later... What do you guys think? I wasn't sure I'd like it, but figured for $5 I couldn't lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Wow I like it! I think it looks 'complete'. Nice handywork Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks Ken, not sure how it will hold up on the textured finish, but easy to re-do it if it doesn't... probably will sand it smooth and paint it if it ends up peeling off. the stripes were actually a few shades darker than the factory ones, but can't tell at all after they were installed, being down low and a few inches from the bumper stripes makes it look pretty stock to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush_junky Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I like it ! Where did you get the stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I like this, more like the GT 500 stripe layout, really a nice touch........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I just stopped by a local vinyl sign place at lunch today, planned to have him cut me 9" wide stripes, but his sheet of silver was quite a bit darker than the factory stripes, so he handed me this roll of 3.5" wide silver that matched a little closer, and it worked out probably better than 9" wide strips would have, i used some paper to make templates first, and put them on in 2 peices per side, putting a overlapping seam on the front/top peak. I should have taken pics as i did it, but honestly wasn't even sure i would leave them on, just wanted to see how it would look. i did have to use the razor a little after they were on the car, so there may be some scratches in the splitter, but i also knew i would likely do the carbon fiber cover if this didn't work out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I always wondered how that would look. I must say the really finishes the front end nicely... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 That looks fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TClark1976 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Very nice touch! I had thought the same thing about that spot - the stripes seemed like they were. . . . . missing. . . . there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Seems to me like somebody ought to set up a booth at the Birthday Bash in January 2010 and so the installation of lower stipes on SGTs for $200. I'll get in that line. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaser Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 hmmmm i wonder how they will look on white? they look great on the black nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 i think you'd have to paint the splitter white for it to look right personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTH391 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I always thought this should have been done from the start. I follows the 60's cars including the stripe down the front valance. The only thing holding me back from doing it is the lack of originality from the way it was made/delivered. I realize to some, that's not important. Drive it the way you want to. It absolutely looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Whelihan Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 that looks great, I might try it myself while I do the brake duct/piaa light install and the lower grill install when they come in. ordered them all 2 weeks ago. Now I'll have to hit the vinyl shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I am going to do this mod on my BJ and will post some pictures, have some extra red stripe left, enough to do the bottom portion, if you don't like it, this will be easy to just pull off... On the silver stripe correct color someone will chime in with the correct aftermarket color and brand and then mybe a deal could be worked out for a bulk purchase for our members. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYBRO Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I will have to agree and say that this will only look good on a black car. It would look weird on a car that isn't black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I would consider color matching the splitter and then laying the stripes. I've taken a few scratches from parking blocks so it might be a good time to color match and stripe. Has anyone else color matched the splitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350steps Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 If you look on the SAI home page under gallery....check out the picture of one of the first GT-H's with the gold stripes on the splitter. It looks great. Apparently it was considered.....at least on one unit (?) I have to believe the reason for it not being considered long term was the textured finish.....although some GT-H had the center section of the splitter painted which might improve adhesion, while others disd not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350steps Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Check out attached file photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 i wonder if that's not a cs bumper cover, there looks to be a ridge in that splitter that's not in mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 the more i look at it, the more i think it's a cs6 fascia on there, which would have been all painted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350steps Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Agreed......even though this was in the GT-H gallery folder they might have been trying on different fascias for the GT-H........ Regardless, it shows that the concept was at least being evaluated. Beyond the issue of the stripes possibly not adhering to the textured finish maybe it was decided that putting stripes that low on a rental car might have been useless as everyone would "curb" them and destroy the stripes. When you think of the original 66 GT-H, putting the stripes on the front pan was a lot less riskier as the there was plenty of ground clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachman Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Just ordered stripes for splitter from Mrfarmdog. He has exact match for silver stripes. He is very knowlegeable about vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYBRO Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I would think that they didn't go with the stripes on the splitter because they would last long. With the stripes that low they would get scratched and pitted really quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby2809 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I'm truly sorry to hijack this for a moment, but does anyone know how to properly remove the stripes? I bought some new ones, had to buy the whole set, to replace a bad scratch on the bumper stripes. I'm debating having them painted one, but for $1,000 I could get more go fast or stop fast parts. Anyway, I'd appreciate the help. Thanks in advance and I'm sorry again, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 use a heat gun to get them nice and warm, and just peel them off, it'll probably leave some adhesive on the paint you'll need to clean off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 I'm truly sorry to hijack this for a moment, but does anyone know how to properly remove the stripes? I bought some new ones, had to buy the whole set, to replace a bad scratch on the bumper stripes. I'm debating having them painted one, but for $1,000 I could get more go fast or stop fast parts. Anyway, I'd appreciate the help. Thanks in advance and I'm sorry again, Jim I have removed stripes on a couple of SGTs and they are a royal pain in the butt because the vinyl is thin. Even with heat it will take time and most likely come off in small pieces. When you get frustrated with trying the heat and peel approach then do this... Auto paint supply stores offer a SM rotory eraser that is used to remove vinyl graphics. It is basically a rubber wheel eraser (like art gum type) that you use on a drill. It does not harm the paint and will peel the stripes off. It makes a mess and takes some time but not as long as peeling by hand. When you are done just sweep up, use some goo gone (automotive safe), then wash your car good and you are done. If you want I can post a pic of the wheel tomorrow so you can see what I am talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnoggle Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 Just ordered stripes for splitter from Mrfarmdog. He has exact match for silver stripes. He is very knowlegeable about vinyl. Mrfarmdog, I'd like to order a set of these as well. Can you post some ordering info. How much? paypal ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby2809 Posted November 13, 2009 Report Share Posted November 13, 2009 use a heat gun to get them nice and warm, and just peel them off, it'll probably leave some adhesive on the paint you'll need to clean off. I have removed stripes on a couple of SGTs and they are a royal pain in the butt because the vinyl is thin. Even with heat it will take time and most likely come off in small pieces. When you get frustrated with trying the heat and peel approach then do this... Auto paint supply stores offer a SM rotory eraser that is used to remove vinyl graphics. It is basically a rubber wheel eraser (like art gum type) that you use on a drill. It does not harm the paint and will peel the stripes off. It makes a mess and takes some time but not as long as peeling by hand. When you are done just sweep up, use some goo gone (automotive safe), then wash your car good and you are done. If you want I can post a pic of the wheel tomorrow so you can see what I am talking about. Thank you both for your advise! Mrfarmdog, a picture would be great, it will help me as I search through the store for it. Thanks again, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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