Are the stripes on an 08 coupe

[Donzi]

Are the stripes on an 08 coupe clear coated over after they are painted on? Or is the car painted and cleared BEFORE the stripes are painted on?

 

[Spook120]

On my 08 org/blk coupe it appears they are under the clear coat. Not buried as you can still notice the edge. *****

 

[Donzi]

Can you feel the edge with your fingers?

 

[Flexx91]

Yes, the cars are painted prior to striping. Actually, the body panels are painted and clear-coated prior to assembly. The cars are then striped by a contractor facility (used to be Prefix) by painting then a top clear coat. The reason why you can feel a ridge on the edge of the stripes.

 

[Donzi]

Thanks, just seem like they should be a bit smoother on the edge....but if it is OEM, then no worries.

 

[Spook120]

That was my thought too. Even considered reclearing the stripes....for about a half an hour and then talked to my body shop buddy who told me I was absolutely nuts. Got to love a guy who gives up a job in view of an honest answer. For a production car the finish and stripes are well within limits of most expectations....but if compared to a 20K+ custom paint job, no way. *****.