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Old 07-17-2009, 01:32 PM
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Racing Stripes - Painted vs Decals

I'm getting ready to paint my ride. Trying to decide on painting vs decals. Cost vs quality. Any ideas? I'm leaning toward a Yenko style since I have a unique cowl hood. I would think decals would need to be custom anyway.
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Re: Racing Stripes - Painted vs Decals

I am happy w/my decal 25th ann. stripe package. they came from the factory that way, and the previous owner had OEM decals put on after a very nice paint job.
Old 07-18-2009, 03:34 PM
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Well the decals will be cheaper than paint.I would go with the decals because they can be removed should you change your mind.
I have the Sunoco hood on my car too, so post some pics when its done!
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Re: Racing Stripes - Painted vs Decals

I would go with the decals if its not a show car. Easier, cheaper, and quicker to apply. You can always remove them leaving no harm to your original paint. But if its a show car, nothing looks better than a real quality painted stripe job. Nice and clean with high vinyl edge.
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Re: Racing Stripes - Painted vs Decals

Some of these custom graphics companies make decals so nice they look like paint, but picasso is right about paint looking the very best
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