Crucible Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 My almost 4 year old SGT (0360) has a severe case of stripe spotting. I've tried everything up to and including rubbing compound with no luck. Anybody have the same problem and any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 My almost 4 year old SGT (0360) has a severe case of stripe spotting. I've tried everything up to and including rubbing compound with no luck. Anybody have the same problem and any suggestions? Yes, everyone with a Shelby GT knows of this issue and if indeed the stripes were made by 3M I find this shocking. Basically, if the spots are left on there more than 3 days, your screwed. When its bad enough take them off and have them painted on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 They will need to be replaced. There are TONS of threads on this topic going back three years with hints and tips on care to prevent this, options to try when replacing, and how to properly install. Search for "stripe" or "stripes". BTW: The stripes are made by Oracal NOT 3M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 A good sign shop can replace the stripes for you, shop around and find the best price, I had the guy who lettered my race cars do it and he charged me around 300.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGSchmidtJr Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 A good sign shop can replace the stripes for you, shop around and find the best price, I had the guy who lettered my race cars do it and he charged me around 300.00. stormeaston how are your stripes holding up and did they use the 3M brand stripes? Laurence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 using Mr Farmdogs stripe kit...going on Friday will post puxs...the originals went spotty spotty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 using Mr Farmdogs stripe kit...going on Friday will post puxs...the originals went spotty spotty... puxs? 3 years on mine - just starting to show small spots here and there. Zaino clay bar, wax, polish, etc. has kept them at bay for now, but eventually I'll get miffed enough to replace or get them painted on! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 iphone all thumbs!! literally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm198 Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Asap I am removing my over the top stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormracer Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Asap I am removing my over the top stripes. That is what I ended up doing! See my sig pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.6 SHLB Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I finally got fed up with the stripe spotting problem, after 3 sets of stripes were replaced by the dealer (several weeks without my car each time) I now have them painted on. Very happy with the results. However, I now have a set of brand new replacement hood stripes (only the hood stripes not the top, deck lid or bumpers). Any one interested in them??? Bob 4.6 SHLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 To my knowledge, there's 3 very common vinyl stripe manufacturers- Oracal, 3M and Avery. Each have a standard and high performance brand. I just recently destriped a SGT hood scoop and SGT front bumper, and I don't think it was 3M. The stripes were very thick and very firm. Just get the stripes replaced with another vinyl set, and you're be good for another 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT3477 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 i had mine removed. then had the dealer paint them back on looks much better. car is 4 yrs old and the stripes look new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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