First attempt at stripes

Ferg · Post by **Ferg** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:50 pm

Well...I fancied having a shot at doing vinyl stripes and the idea of having something slightly different on the car. Unfortunately it got dark by the time I did the back and rather than do the sensible thing and stop, I cracked on. I fear the results might not be as good considering how complicated it became over the rear lines. I basically gave up at the end when I was beginning to cut random shapes and patch it. I'll take it off again and cut more to have another shot. Might change the approach a little too. Generally an interesting learning experience with the vinyl.

They might not be everyones cup of tea but interested in what you all think.

Before and After.

tut · Post by **tut** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:57 pm

Not bad, has a touch of class about it.

tut

BiggestNizzy · Post by **BiggestNizzy** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:57 pm

Your a little bit off center

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:58 pm

Nice. Rear shot pls.

Ferg · Post by **Ferg** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:05 pm

BiggestNizzy wrote:Your a little bit off center

Precisely 70mm from centre...

Ferg · Post by **Ferg** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:34 pm

Sanjoy wrote:Nice. Rear shot pls.

We'll find out how it looks in the cold light of day tomorrow.

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:49 am

smee · Post by **smee** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:25 am

I quite like it. Your paint looks very shiny diid you respray it as well?

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:51 am

someone who cares for their vehicle so as to ensure its value is retained and they dont drive a shed

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:52 am

tut · Post by **tut** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:29 pm

Should I put stripes on N3?

tut

GBOBM · Post by **GBOBM** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 1:27 pm

tut wrote:Should I put stripes on N3?

tut

Just re align all the stickers currently on it into a line over the car.

smee · Post by **smee** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:41 pm

Duck tape stripes on n3? In keeping with the theme.

Ferg · Post by **Ferg** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:46 pm

Think Sanjoy got his threads crossed...lol

TBH the front of the car is quite badly stone chipped but the colour hides this quite well. Shine was probably from a fresh wash.

Reaised this morning that there are a number of imperfections in the first application. Lots of bubbles etc. Spent a bit of time today removing a lot of bubbles and having a second shot at the back. As anyone at Murrays this morning will have noticed, the back was a bit of a mess. Second shot worked better but still poor around the break light. Looks ok at a distance but still plenty of room for improvment. Anyway, heres a pic from the rear. I'm happy with the effect, just need to get the finish sorted.

Scotty C · Post by **Scotty C** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:26 pm

I like that

Scottish Elises