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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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DIY Stripes ....

So, have any of you folks put stripes on your car yourself ?

The reason I ask; my car will be delivered with bonnet stripes and I am now thinking I prefer the Viper stripes (this could change at any moment, I am very fickle). I was under the assumption that the stripes were put on by the dealer and it was not too late to make a change, but have been told my car will be coming from England with its bonnet stripes. So, I can still change, just not as easily.

So, have any of you given it a shot? How easy are they to put on? How easily do the old ones come off?

As always, thanks in advance for your assistance.

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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dean, look around in the 1st gen forums. there are plenty of DIY stories both good and bad.

here is a non NAM how to http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab_det...272047,00.html
 

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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dean, look around in the 1st gen forums. there are plenty of DIY stories both good and bad.

here is a non NAM how to http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ab_det...272047,00.html
Thanks. Great link ...and as you said, both and stories on the 1st Gen Forum.

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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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haha yes. As i understand it it is quite a long process.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Just remember,!! you only get one shot at it.!! Dont screw up. Take a little time to do your homework good. .
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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ug - I was thinking about doing this but now I'm scared off.

Patience isn't what it used to be...
 
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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I put my own stripes on, and it was a lot easier than I thought, just measuring, and patience. i found that the wet application was the easier way to go
 
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