My new stripes!

[MacManInfi]

Finally got my Viper back from the paintshop this evening. The stripes look absolutely stunning, going from a medium steel grey to nearly black, depending upon how the light is bouncing off of the metal flakes. I'm very happy with it and had to share!

Got home too late this evening to take pictures in the setting sun, so I snapped a few in the garage.

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[KepRght]

looks GREAT. red/black stripes was high on my color list. and these look better then just black!

 

[Casey]

Very sharp!

Did you run the strips through the entire rear, including the plate area?

 

[Warfang]

It's painted right? How much was it?

 

[MacManInfi]

Yeah, the stripes run head to toe covering everything, and they're under the clear to boot, so you can't feel an edge. The paint guys really did a great job.

 

[MacManInfi]

It's painted right? How much was it?

Yes. I went the expensive route and had the body disassembled, sanded, stripes were painted and the whole car was clearcoated, reassembled, wet sanded and buffed. You can't feel the edges of the stripes. It's completely smooth. Cost was $2500.

I know that you can paint the stripes ontop of your clearcoat and save a lot of money (I heard cost was ~$1000), but I had vinyl stripes before and the thickness of the stripes really bugged me. The edges would trap dirt and wax. I didn't want there to be an edge on my stripes.

 

[GTS-R 001]

COOL

 

[Warfang]

It's painted right? How much was it?

Yes. I went the expensive route and had the body disassembled, sanded, stripes were painted and the whole car was clearcoated, reassembled, wet sanded and buffed. You can't feel the edges of the stripes. It's completely smooth. Cost was $2500.

I know that you can paint the stripes ontop of your clearcoat and save a lot of money (I heard cost was ~$1000), but I had vinyl stripes before and the thickness of the stripes really bugged me. The edges would trap dirt and wax. I didn't want there to be an edge on my stripes.

Thanks... I have a perpetual need to tear my vinyls off and get my snake painted. Yours look awesome btw.

 

[MacManInfi]

Thanks!!!

 

[Daddy Long Stroke]

Stripes look great.

Now lets see more pics of the Pantera!

 

[PDCjonny]

Well.....
I may be slightly biased.....

But I think they look..
I am envious as hell. I want to have mine painted on as well, but have been quoted double your cost. Plus the fact the car has to be disassembled....I don't know who to trust to do the job locally here.

 

[EllowViper]

$2500 was a GREAT price. Looks simply spectacular!!

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

Great looking!

 

[wastntim]

[quote...I know that you can paint the stripes ontop of your clearcoat and save a lot of money (I heard cost was ~$1000), but I had vinyl stripes before and the thickness of the stripes really bugged me. The edges would trap dirt and wax. I didn't want there to be an edge on my stripes.

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I recently saw a few cars with stock stripes and it appeared that they had noticeable edges. Is this right, or was I drunk or somthing?

 

[PDCjonny]

There is definitely a small "bump" on the factory stripes I have felt. Not an edge like vinyl, but certainly a discernable raised bump.

 

[Leslie]

very VERY nice

love it when you see a great paint job!

 

[Simms]

Looks great!

 

[Topawam]

Very Nice.

 

[MacManInfi]

Wow, thanks guys! I'm glad that the quality comes through in the photos.

 

[big-n-italian]

that looks GREAT!

 

[cagleman]

Wow! $2,500? I may have to turn mine into a bumblebee at that price!!

Hot..Hot..look!

 

[DodgeViper01]

That looks great. Congratulations on the new addition.

 

[my viper]

Very nicely done. Looks awesome

 

[Blue Pilot]

I like it, lets see some pics out in the sun!

 

[johnk]

Stripes look sweet, congrats!!.. I noticed the Pantera, I've got a pristine 72 Pre-L car that I'm going to need to sell ASAP to make room in the (overcrowded) garage for a Viper. Spend any time on the Pantera Forum?

Take care.
john

 

[MacManInfi]

Spend any time on the Pantera Forum?

As much as I can. There isn't a whole heck of a lot going on with Panteras on a daily basis these days. I have lots o plans for mine, but I seem to spend all my extra money on the Viper instead. hehehehehe

Will take some photos of the Viper in the sun today and post tonight.

 

[crazyspeed]

WOW That's ***'s

 

[Denny Wagner]

Now....paint your garage floor!!

 

[kcobean]

Holy Bejabbers!!!! I LLLOOOVVVEEE the way those stripes look on that paint. NICE choice.

 

[IEATVETS]

I had the same thing done to my Gen1 and love it! Totally changes the car. I went with silver metalic stripes though. I paid a little bit more, I believe 3K but well worth the money in my mind. I will do the same thing to my next Viper if I buy one without stripes.