How to install racing stripes




















Vinyl stripes will cost significantly less than painted stripes, and can usually be done with a DIY kit. Painted stripes, however, will need to be put on by a professional. Keep reading to learn more about the cost of adding racing stripes to your car, as well as some other factors you might want to consider when making this decision. The price of adding racing stripes to your car will vary greatly based on the type you choose.

Keep reading to learn about the differences between vinyl and painted racing stripes, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each. This type of racing stripe will usually have to be painted on by a professional body shop or car painting shop. While the price depends on where you go and what kind of process they use, you should expect to pay no less than a few hundred dollars for this project. Many people prefer painted racing stripes because they last much longer than vinyl.

When done correctly, they should last or even outlast! They are also better if you have any uneven contours on your vehicle, because they lay nicely and fit the surface well. On the downside, however, painted racing stripes cannot be removed as easily as vinyl. Vinyl stripes are best for anyone working with a budget. One of the main advantages of vinyl racing stripes is that they are very simple to install. Depending on how complex your specific project is, it should take just three hours at most.

If you apply them well, your vinyl stripes can last up to six years. You might be surprised to learn that the color of your racing stripes affects their lifespan. Black racing stripes will typically last the longest, followed by white, and then followed by other colors such as red and blue.

Some people opt for metallic stripes, but these have the shortest lifespan due to the metal in the material. Racing stripes have always been popular on different types of muscle cars, and they seem to never go out of style.

But, why did people start adding racing stripes to their cars in the first place? It helps the team keep an eye on their cars on the track, and allows them to spot the cars more easily during pit stops. The application surface should be between degrees fahrenheit. If possible, application should be done in a garage or controlled environment to avoid contaminants that can be present outdoors.

Begin by washing your vehicle as you normally would, but do not wax afterward. Then spray the application surface with Rapid Prep or alcohol. Using a plain white household paper towel thoroughly wipe the surface from center outward until dry.

Repeat with Rapid Prep or alcohol one more time. Unroll your decals on a clean flat surface and allow them to stretch out for a few minutes. Either measure your vehicle or lay the graphics on your automobile and mark where excess material will need to be trimmed off.

Once marked, trim your decals with pair of scissors or an exacto knife. Wipe away any residue or streaks on your vehicle left from step one using Rapid Tac or soap and water. Determine the location you'd like to apply the decals to by carefully measuring each into place and then secure them down with a piece of masking tape on each corner.

Now apply strips of masking tape vertically over the center of the decal. This creates a hinge allowing the graphic to be applied one section at a time. Remove the positioning tape you placed on the corners and hold down the release liner while slowly peeling the premask away back towards the hinge. The vinyl will remain on the premask. Temporarily tape the peeled section to the surface of your car and cut away the release liner with scissors or an exacto knife.

Save the release liner, you'll need it again in a minute. Caution: During this step do not get the backing paper wet, it will ruin your decal. You can spray your vehicle, the vinyl, and the premask, but never the backing paper. Lightly spray the vehicle surface with Rapid Tac or soap and water.

Be sure not to get any fluid on the remaining release liner on the other side of the hinge. Hold the end of the decal several inches away from the surface and slowly lay the vinyl down from the hinge outward and firmly squeegee over the premask with short overlapping strokes. Now remove the tape hinge and peel away the release liner on the other side of the decal. Spray and apply this section just as you did the other.



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