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Old 12-10-2011, 09:03 PM
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I was debating on adding the two small black pinstripes on my silver F-150. What do you guys think about them?
Old 12-10-2011, 09:06 PM
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My truck came with some cheap stick on ones. They look good but are cheap. I would get them painted on if I stumbled upon some extra cash and had nothing else to spend it on lol
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Pros and cons of both vinyl stripes and paint stripes.

Vinyl stripes if applied properly and skillfully can look really good and last a long time. If one gets damaged repairs are easy and inexpensive. However if applied improperly and without skill they look cheap.

Paint does look more professional and looks really nice to start. But after time they do fade and wear thin and rub off. If it gets scratched the paint has to be matched and most likely will look different and a little pricey.

Average life depends on care. I have had both. Currently vinyl. Yes I do it myself.
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It's too old school, good for old school cars. I took off of my old f-150
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Did it only 2010 Sterling Grey SCAB. I think it made the truck look complete. Used vinyl and took my time. Came out perfect.
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Where did you get the stripes and what type?
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These were already on on when I purchased. I thought about taking them off, but I kept them on as they grew on me... It is a pretty inexpensive mod to do so why not try it..
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Usually all black looks cheap (paint or vinyl), you should consider charcoal and black together. Just my 2cents.
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Don't do it!!!

Our trucks are perfect the way there are.
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I was going to have the pinstripe follow up the line on the front door. Keep the spacing the same all the way down.


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