darkdezigns 0 Posted October 11, 2009 just did,put stipes on wet,but omg on the sharp curves???,vinyl is oracal 651,but how the $%^& do u get the stripes to lay flate on parts like the rear bumper,which had a light curve to it as well as the sharp up an over bend?no matter which way it creased on me? http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff307/donna123shoping/SDC10320.jpg[/img] http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff307/donna123shoping/SDC10321.jpg[/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted October 11, 2009 It looks great from here. You must have managed to get them down. Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaderDesign 3 Posted October 11, 2009 Not sure why people still put stripes on their cars lol. But looks good for what you did. Try a heat gun to help you out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#D-zine# 2 Posted October 11, 2009 Because stripes make them go faster! Great job, I think they look awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted October 11, 2009 heat gun would have helped and also that's why they make 751 vinyl, for curves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 11, 2009 Not sure why people still put stripes on their cars lol. But looks good for what you did. Try a heat gun to help you out. I have people buy stripes and vehicle graphics for alot of reasons. one guy's son stole his 2008 Malibu while it was in the kids possesion. the car got keyed on both sides. Hmmmm his decision,, he did not report the kid to police. now pay $1500 for a paint job. or apply large side graphics for $100.. Yes, he choose the graphics. alot of people apply stripes/graphics to hide defects. and alot of people of course just think it makes their car stand out and be cool... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaderDesign 3 Posted October 11, 2009 Well i'm doubting they are hiding something from the looks of the car, with the Chanel emblems and vinyl on it already Couple cars can pull off the stripes, old Camaros, and of course the 35th Anniversary Edition Camaro that the stripes fade into the checkered flags Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkdezigns 0 Posted October 11, 2009 cheers guys,not my thing,but they paid me lol,but seriously the curves,so,how do i do it,apply wet,get one bit of a panel done,heat up,then once that is ok heat next bit and stretch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kenya Posted October 12, 2009 Job looks great...... I get much better results with 751 also. It's High Performance Cast. Goes over all shapes & curves much better that 651. WOW Chanel makes a car? I love the Chanel No.5 perfume.... it's one of my favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
locknload1 17 Posted October 13, 2009 Like it, and I like stripes! Did you black out the rear windows too? RG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NukleoN 34 Posted October 18, 2009 Oracal 651 is quality, but for contour-fit on cars (such as those stripes) I wouldn't use anything but cast vinyl (Oracal 751 or 951 cast premium). The reason is, the cast vinyl doesn't have a 'memory' and will lay much better than regular 651 calendared vinyl, and will fit those nooks, crannies and sharp bends much better. It's also got a whopping 12 year outdoor life. Expensive, but worth it for this kind of application. For any other type of decal on a car which doesn't need to fit a contour, 651 is excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
