roblectric Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Decided I should start my own thread rather than intrude on yoggiebhr's thread. Sorry yoggie. Dropped mine off at the paint shop yesterday morning. Thought I knew exactly what I wanted but noticed how different the color was between the Le Mans stripes and rocker stripes. The more I looked at it , the darker the Le Mans stripes looked. Much work to be done before they start mixing paint. So I have some time. My first choice is to match the rocker stripe color as those stripes will remain and this option costs nothing extra. Not sure what other option there is because my budget is already gone above my expectations. Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoggiebhr Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hey Rob. Now your nail biting begins! I went with the recommendations I've seen in a number of threads for the stripe color, PPG Satin Silver. That seems to be the popular choice. I haven't been that worried about trying to match the side stripe colors because they're going to look different due to the fact that you're looking at a vertical surface instead of a horizontal surface. I guess we'll see how I like to when its done. I know for a fact that it'll look better than the completely degraded vinyl stripes. Make sure you post some pics too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Here are the standard ones: Sherwin Williams: 63454 Ford (TL): M7049A PPG: 5832 DuPont:P2294 Remember that every paint code has a Prime and several lighter and darker variants. And Yoggie's right - a vertical and horizontal surface won't match anyway. My vinyl rockers looked WAY darker than my hood, even though they were from the same lot of vinyl! The Le Mans stripes reflect the light above the car, the rockers reflect the ground... it's a bothersome optical illusion. Jer Edited May 20, 2013 by Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I told them I would have a decision when I came to pick up the old hood. They are keeping me in the loop throughout the whole process so should be able to provide some pics. They use DuPont paints so will ask to see a sample of the P2294. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Our lead painter here did a few different sprayouts (swatches) that I was able to lay across the trunklid and compare to the existing vinyl stripes outside in the sun, it was eye-opening. It goes without saying that they need to do the sprayouts over the same basecoat color they will be using for the car. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Our lead painter here did a few different sprayouts (swatches) that I was able to lay across the trunklid and compare to the existing vinyl stripes outside in the sun, it was eye-opening. It goes without saying that they need to do the sprayouts over the same basecoat color they will be using for the car. Jer YEP, I recall going through the same process not too long ago with my Hertz. Nothing they mix will be a perfect match to the vinyl - in the end go with which one is the most pleasing. For the Hertz, we determined that the gold needed to be applied over white base first before spraying the black. Since this was a custom blend/mix, we mixed enough to finish nearly 2 cars in case we needed to do repair work down the road or what-not. Take your time to make the right decision - these types of things can't be "undone" without pulling your wallet back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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roblectric Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Went out of town for the weekend but stopped by the shop last Thursday to pick up my old hood. Seems there was a lot of interest in whether or not the owner was keeping it. I said " sorry guys, I'm takin it home". The front bumper cover and grill were off and they had started removing vinyl from the trunk lid. Didn't look like the vinyl was coming off easily. He said there was ALOT of work to be done on the new hood which didn't concern me much after he assured me it would look perfect. They are going to paint some test panels for me to choose from hopefully this week. I requested a little metallic flake for the new stripes. Maybe something like Fords Ingot Silver metallic. Still can't make up my mind but I will know it when I see it. Also told them not to drill for windshield washer nozzles. Will relocate them to the windshield wipers later.They said they take pictures throughout the whole process on every job they do but they haven't emailed any yet. I think I will stop in tomorrow after work and check progress. Maybe rattle their cage for some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Also might pick up the front grill and bring home for a polishing. Hopefully wont have to buy a new one since they are on sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoggiebhr Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Get it while its on sale...I did. The sale price is great so I ordered the whole assembly as well as a new tri-bat pony emblem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I wish,,,but my budget has already gone into overload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HARALD KELLEY Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Are they pulling the front and rear window? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoggiebhr Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Looks like they're working right along. I'm going to try to see mine Friday, they tell me they finally have the hood fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Went with Ford TS paint code. This is nerve racking. Supposed to be done by next Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoggiebhr Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 We might get them back about the same yime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 No. OK.. Just make sure they do not spray the rubber seal around the window. It's there. See how they will handle the rubber seal. Several of us that went through the process had the front and rear windows pulled. Actually my painter recommended it to insure a factory look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 I expressed great attention to detail when taping those areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 The vinyl stripes never touched the rubber seal in the front but did wrap around the rear "lip" . Its almost as if the original installer was worried that the stripes were not long enough to make it to the rear window. Either way , my shop fully understands my concerns and ensured me that glass removal was not necessary to achieve a clean look. If the glass were not factory installed, I might have went the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Painted Le Mans stripes from Shelby have a break, they don't go all the way to the windshield or back glass. We do the roof that way so anyone who wants to redo or undo their stripes later will have it easier. Trunk lids, fascias, and hoods have no break. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Monday I was told the car would be done by today. Stopped in Tuesday and they were still working on the hood.. Said they had over 12 hours labor just in the hood, and hadn't drilled the pin holes yet. Keeping fingers crossed for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoggiebhr Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm going through the same thing. I read these project ended up taking more time than anyone expected. I'm going to try to go see mine tomorrow. They're saying that it might be done next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) Mine is going slow because the guys do it on downtime. The customers' cars come first, mine gets worked on when there's nothing else to do, or on the weekend. Plus, we fiddled with different mesh materials for the Deep Draw hood, looking for something unique. We ended up with the stainless mesh from a GT350/GTS... the guys swore to never do THAT again, it does NOT bend easily, and was a PAIN to fit to the Deep Draw vent contours. We also played with a few different paint formulas before we arrived at the EXACT shade and metallic content to replicate the SGT vinyl stripes. It's now in our system as the "official" formula for SGT scoops we'll paint going forward. It always drove me nuts that the scoop was less "sparkly" than the stripes. Jer Edited June 7, 2013 by Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) Oooops! Double post. Edited June 7, 2013 by Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 New ETA is next Wednesday. Not going to get upset about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Painted Le Mans stripes from Shelby have a break, they don't go all the way to the windshield or back glass. We do the roof that way so anyone who wants to redo or undo their stripes later will have it easier. Trunk lids, fascias, and hoods have no break. Jer im in the middle of painting the stripes on a 07 Black SGT and im wondering why some of you guys had to take the front and back glass out ?? JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) im in the middle of painting the stripes on a 07 Black SGT and im wondering why some of you guys had to take the front and back glass out ?? JIM My GT-H gold stripes were very close if not touching the window seal. To avoid paint buildup and masking issues, get a factory look without the stripes just ending short of the windows, I chose to let the body shop remove them and reinstall. Its your choice and if the SGT stripes stop short of the windows and it looks good, it should be fine in paint I guess. I think removing them it gives a clean factory look. Remember this is paint not the tape stripes. Should also note the painted stripes are now under clear. No edge to feel. Edited June 8, 2013 by H0050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 [/img][/img]Some progress.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 That didn't turn out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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