Stinger Stripe
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I had the stinger put on our AW convertible while the car was being built (at $495 a pop) and on white, it looks fine by me. Is this same factory stinger stripe already available for ordering through a chevy or gm dealer? IF so, then I want to also apply the carbon black stinger stripe to our TR C7 too if it doesn't have to be clear coated on after installation.
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And I might add the GM clearcoat is nearly invisible , if at all they put it on. A side-by-side comparison of a standard vinyl sticker stripe and the stripe the comes from GM , it's impossible to tell the difference. We've had both cars side-by-side and no one could tell a difference among eight or 10 owners standing around and the vinyl stretcher is half the price.
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And I might add the GM clearcoat is nearly invisible , if at all they put it on. A side-by-side comparison of a standard vinyl sticker stripe and the stripe the comes from GM , it's impossible to tell the difference. We've had both cars side-by-side and no one could tell a difference among eight or 10 owners standing around and the vinyl stretcher is half the price.
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I still currently have the Vette FX stripe...I will remove in the future as I want it painted...but it's a fine look right now,. and looks painted to non CF people (the other 99.9% of the people in the world) Expect to pay $350-450 for a painted stripe...
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I think the white is my favorite look for the 2014 Stingray, every one I've seen stops me in my tracks.
We've got a side graphic sport fade, here's a shot of it. Let us know what you think, if you don't mind.
We've got a side graphic sport fade, here's a shot of it. Let us know what you think, if you don't mind.
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that's pretty nice, not sure I would do it, but it's not gaudy.....
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I had the stinger put on our AW convertible while the car was being built (at $495 a pop) and on white, it looks fine by me. Is this same factory stinger stripe already available for ordering through a chevy or gm dealer? IF so, then I want to also apply the carbon black stinger stripe to our TR C7 too if it doesn't have to be clear coated on after installation.
looking Vette!!!!
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I don't think it looks right because it doesn't start at the top of the vent. Looks like you only had 18" wide material and didn't want to buy wider stock.
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Oh, and the stinger stripelooks good on the C7
JMO,
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Oh, and the stinger stripelooks good on the C7
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