CE Stripe Measurement?
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Strip Measurment?
Hi guys, I'm trying to get stripes painted on my C5. My bodyshop guy said it would be a lot easier if I could get rough measurements for him. Could someone with stripes measure the following spots for me? Thanks!
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Last edited by toofazt; May 4, 2012 at 12:26 PM.
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Although this is a simple task for someone who has the CE Stripes already, it might just be easiest to order a set and have exact measurements and then just resell the stripes. (Try and order a common set)
If your paint shop guy is "GOOD" he shouldn't need measurements. Go with the lines of the hood, roof, and rear deck.
I designed my own...... This is what the rear deck would look like for my personal design. However, I went with the C5-R look:
If your paint shop guy is "GOOD" he shouldn't need measurements. Go with the lines of the hood, roof, and rear deck.
I designed my own...... This is what the rear deck would look like for my personal design. However, I went with the C5-R look:
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I live in a small town so I pretty much just have one bodyshop to choose from. He does good work but he asked for measurements. Sure I could guess but I'd like to get as close as possible to the original stripes... If anyone with the CE stripes could help out I'd appreciate it! 
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These may not be precise as my Z is on the under side of my lift and there isn't a lot of clearance at the roof, but here's what I got
1. 18" (measured a mid point of the radius) w/ 2" in between stripes
2. 27 1/2" with 3.5 between stripes
3. 28" with 3.5 between stripes
4. 25 1/4" with 3.0 between stripes
5. 22 1/4 with 2 5/8" between stripes
6. 16" (measured a mid point of the radius) with 2" between stripes.
1. 18" (measured a mid point of the radius) w/ 2" in between stripes
2. 27 1/2" with 3.5 between stripes
3. 28" with 3.5 between stripes
4. 25 1/4" with 3.0 between stripes
5. 22 1/4 with 2 5/8" between stripes
6. 16" (measured a mid point of the radius) with 2" between stripes.
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Always have liked the looks of the CE stripes. Good luck getting a set painted on your car. One suggestion though - consider the vinyl ones - rock chips are a real PITA with painted stripes (I speak from experience on my '00) and with vinyl, you can just peel and replace the vinyl material should a chip occur.
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Always have liked the looks of the CE stripes. Good luck getting a set painted on your car. One suggestion though - consider the vinyl ones - rock chips are a real PITA with painted stripes (I speak from experience on my '00) and with vinyl, you can just peel and replace the vinyl material should a chip occur.
Steve
