Pinstripping on a Vette?
Pro
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Henderson, NV
I had these painted on the car before but they never really grew on me so I wet sanded them off.
PS. I just noticed that you are in Denver. If you do decide to paint some on, let me know. I can hook you up with a guy that is incredible at it. He makes it look so easy.
PS. I just noticed that you are in Denver. If you do decide to paint some on, let me know. I can hook you up with a guy that is incredible at it. He makes it look so easy.
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 34
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From: Santa Ynez CA
What is ROOT 66? lol
Not a fan of pin-striping. Especially the Gold on white one in the pic above...with the chrome tail light covers...and chrome license plate holder... Not a fan of chrome at all, nor of mirrors in places they need not be. It's a sports car, don't ADD weight!!!!
Not a fan of pin-striping. Especially the Gold on white one in the pic above...with the chrome tail light covers...and chrome license plate holder... Not a fan of chrome at all, nor of mirrors in places they need not be. It's a sports car, don't ADD weight!!!!
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Oklahoma City OK
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
What is ROOT 66? lol
Not a fan of pin-striping. Especially the Gold on white one in the pic above...with the chrome tail light covers...and chrome license plate holder... Not a fan of chrome at all, nor of mirrors in places they need not be. It's a sports car, don't ADD weight!!!!
Not a fan of pin-striping. Especially the Gold on white one in the pic above...with the chrome tail light covers...and chrome license plate holder... Not a fan of chrome at all, nor of mirrors in places they need not be. It's a sports car, don't ADD weight!!!!
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,554
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
Thin pinstripes (in the right color) to highlight the cove might look good. Pinstripes generally look better on cars with defined edges and angles. A C5/Z06 is smooth. If you decide you don't like them, they're easy to remove with denatured alcohol. That's what a pinstriper would use. It won't harm the base coat/clear coat paint.
It's your car, don't worry about what others think...
It's your car, don't worry about what others think...
or any Vette for that matter.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 1999
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It will date your car...it's a hotrod mod from the 50s...I haven't seen one C5 that looked good with them...racing stripes YES!
