Matte black stripes over black look insane on this thing!

[triblk6spd]

I decided I didn't really love the silver stripes my car had from the factory so I had my installer / partner do a set of new stripes in 3M 1080 Matte Deep Black. They came out completely ridiculous. I LOVE them. Stay tuned for more pics of her on lowering caps and wheel spacers.

[ViperSmith]

How much for the stripes (can be done at home or need pro?)

[Camfab]

Looks awesome, but have to say I loved those silver stripes as well. It's nice to have choices! Gotta love those Gen V's.

[triblk6spd]

Zero possibility of applying these yourself. It takes my installer...who works with vinyl every day about 5 hours to complete this jod. 7-8 hours to do stripes from scratch.

[Rapidrezults]

Looks nice. Pictures just don't do these Gen V's justice. I'm sure it looks way better in person!

[1.8t]

Looks great!

[Zybane]

Do you know if your installed used Vinyl edge sealer like this:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Edge-Sealer...VX62EETT8D8HNY

I heard that stuff really helps prevent the edges of stuff like racing stripes from lifting during weather/cleaning.

[Leslie]

Omg that looks CRAZY!
I bet it looks even better in person, great choice!

[FLATOUT]

This look is your calling card Looks great on this car too.

[swexlin]

Looks great.

[LifeIsGood]

That's one hell of a color combination...absolutely beautiful. I've said/typed multiple times...if I ever paint my viper it'll be black with matte black stripes. Nicely done.

[Bruce H.]

That looks great! I'm a fan of the factory graphite gray stripe on Venom Black for its subtlety, and this nails the understated look as well. I could see this used for a driver's stripe on a TA.

[SA Heat]

Damn, that looks really good.

[City]

That looks great! I'm a fan of the factory graphite gray stripe on Venom Black for its subtlety, and this nails the understated look as well. I could see this used for a driver's stripe on a TA.

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I agree. One of the best "factory combos".

[sammyv]

I like it!

[ViperJon]

Don't even think about trying this at home kids....there's an artistic knack to it and you don't have it.
Just take the money you'd spend on the materials and throw it away now, saves time.

[FrgMstr]

Don't even think about trying this at home kids....there's an artistic knack to it and you don't have it.
Just take the money you'd spend on the materials and throw it away now, saves time.

Mine turned out perfect.

[pythonpete]

Mine turned out perfect.

Wow, I didn't think this could be done by amateurs, I was wrong.

[Vipes]

Don't even think about trying this at home kids....there's an artistic knack to it and you don't have it.
Just take the money you'd spend on the materials and throw it away now, saves time.

Who are you talking to? There a couple vinyl pros that post on here and probably no kids on this forum.

[VIPERGTSRT10]

Looks great!

[Simms]

Love it!

[V1P3R]

Really liking the look!

[triblk6spd]

Hahahaha thanks again guys. True...doing a perfect stripe job is not for the novice. As stated there is a 99.9% chance you will be throwing away the film and having a pro do it.
Zybane...no we never use primer. Primer (edge sealer) is a crutch used by hacks in the vinyl and vehicle wrap business. There is no need for it if the film is applied correctly.

[Ripper]

Hahahaha thanks again guys. True...doing a perfect stripe job is not for the novice. As stated there is a 99.9% chance you will be throwing away the film and having a pro do it.
Zybane...no we never use primer. Primer (edge sealer) is a crutch used by hacks in the vinyl and vehicle wrap business. There is no need for it if the film is applied correctly.

Car looks Stellar!! Awesome job

[Zybane]

Zybane...no we never use primer. Primer (edge sealer) is a crutch used by hacks in the vinyl and vehicle wrap business. There is no need for it if the film is applied correctly.

Hmm? When it comes to vinyl racing stripes, you have very long pronounced edges on relatively flat surfaces. Applying the film "correctly" isn't going to magically make the edges of racing stripes super resistant to lifting. Even 3M recommends adhesion promoter in such scenarios.