Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Newskool Mach · 09-18-2007, 05:08 PM

Ok, I thought I could do it install my hood stripes. Followed the instructions to a tee. Low and behold pull off the backing paper and the bottom of the big front stripe has to huge creases in it. Absolutely no way to get them out. Called graphics express and explained my boobery and they cut me a break on the replacement. Of course now I have to pull off the one I just installed and spend 59$ to get my new one. Maybe I'll let the pros do this one. By the way the 281 stripes came out perfect. Pics to follow.

MRod04 · 09-18-2007, 05:36 PM

I bought some too but I don't plan to put them on myself.because with my luck I'll ruin them. I will let the pros do it for me.

troopdoom · 09-18-2007, 05:37 PM

I took mine to a body shop It cost me $20.00 but it was worth it

OKMach1 · 09-18-2007, 06:29 PM

I feel your pain. I screwed up my hood stripe on my first attempt when I switched to silver stripes on my black Mach.

Kevin

3150Mach1 · 09-18-2007, 06:49 PM

It was one of the most stress mods I did. The key os use plenty of the soapy solution and get the positioning correct and bubbles out before you lift. I consider taking it to our sign vendor from work but decided to give it a shot.

Another hint is small little bubbles will work themselves out once the car is in direct sunliught on a few warm days. So don't sweat the bubbles and leave the small ones ALONE.

MachGirl04 · 09-18-2007, 07:02 PM

I haven't attempted a hood stripe, and probably never will! A couple of years ago, I tried to put my own bumper insert letters on the v6. I even bought the overpriced letters to make sure they'd be good. I follow the instructions,and let it cure for a whole day. Next day I make a trip about 6 blocks. When I got out of the car the stupid letters are like hanging there, almost ready to fly of. Bought the cheapo ones next time and paid someone to do it. It totally worked. I don't know why some of us can't seem to do it!

Astrocoop · 09-18-2007, 07:03 PM

Are our hood stripes going bad? Why are we replacing them?

MACH-ANGEL · 09-18-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrocoop

Are our hood stripes going bad? Why are we replacing them?

Graphics Express sells additional decal kits that compliment the factory stripes. Check 'em out.

Astrocoop · 09-18-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACH-ANGEL

Graphics Express sells additional decal kits that compliment the factory stripes. Check 'em out.

l'll check it out. Thanks.

G · 09-18-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrocoop

Are our hood stripes going bad? Why are we replacing them?

Because paint looks better on the hood.

Astrocoop · 09-18-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACH-ANGEL

Graphics Express sells additional decal kits that compliment the factory stripes. Check 'em out.

Not bad. Any pics?

Astrocoop · 09-18-2007, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by G

Because paint looks better on the hood.

Looks Great Man!

Astrocoop · 09-18-2007, 07:26 PM

You can barely see the stripes on DSG. That gloss looks SWEET!, on yours!

FloridaOrange · 09-18-2007, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrocoop

Not bad. Any pics?

For example.

I've got the stripe all the way over the top too.

To those who don't like it.

Newskool Mach · 09-18-2007, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrocoop

Are our hood stripes going bad? Why are we replacing them?

Two reasons 1) My girl backed into the car and I had the whole car painted. But even If I didn't do that The guy that had the car before me had a clear bra on it. The paint faded on the rest of the more than under the bra and it looked like shot.

MACH-ANGEL · 09-18-2007, 07:40 PM

[QUOTE=Astrocoop;You can barely see the stripes on DSG.]

Who says?

I agree though, paint is the way to go. I'm just wait'n for a reason to be in a body shop first. My sweetie's paint is still picture perfect.

Big Ron · 09-18-2007, 07:57 PM

looks FAST!

Big Ron

Newskool Mach · 09-18-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

Paint is better!!!

Does the paint help it pull the front wheels like that? If it does it's my next mod.

3150Mach1 · 09-18-2007, 08:09 PM

Here's mine:

Carbon fiber reverse paint:

ScotNGin · 09-18-2007, 08:32 PM

We have the stripe all the way back. We spent more time arguing

over measurements than the actually install.

Wasn't that hard, just the more soapy water, the easier it was.

FloridaOrange · 09-18-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScotNGin

We have the stripe all the way back. We spent more time arguing

over measurements than the actually install.

Wasn't that hard, just the more soapy water, the easier it was.

I paid an old-timer pinstripe to do mine. I could've but there's a lot to be said for experience. Plus he sweated it in the garage and I was inside watching the Power Block.

MACH-ANGEL · 09-18-2007, 08:45 PM

Lets see some pics of the full stripes

FloridaOrange · 09-18-2007, 08:50 PM

http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...ad.php?t=33900

I've got some better ones, just don't know where right now.

Newskool Mach · 09-18-2007, 09:14 PM

Well guys I'm havin the hardest time downloading these pics still tryin.

FloridaOrange · 09-18-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Newskool Mach

Well guys I'm havin the hardest time downloading these pics still tryin.

downloading or uploading?
If you're uploading, just use a free account at photobucket.com or imageshack.net. Once you upload a pic there, you'll be given a link (IMG Code) that you can post in your thread.

09-18-2007, 05:08 PM	#1
Newskool Mach 10 second club! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Royal Palm Beach FL. Posts: 2,472	Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. Ok, I thought I could do it install my hood stripes. Followed the instructions to a tee. Low and behold pull off the backing paper and the bottom of the big front stripe has to huge creases in it. Absolutely no way to get them out. Called graphics express and explained my boobery and they cut me a break on the replacement. Of course now I have to pull off the one I just installed and spend 59$ to get my new one. Maybe I'll let the pros do this one. By the way the 281 stripes came out perfect. Pics to follow. __________________ 2014 GHIG GT auto soon to have the whoosh 03 Torch red auto (gone)

09-18-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
MRod04 MachGirl Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oceanside, Ca Posts: 327	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. I bought some too but I don't plan to put them on myself.because with my luck I'll ruin them. I will let the pros do it for me.

09-18-2007, 05:37 PM	#3
troopdoom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 127	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. I took mine to a body shop It cost me $20.00 but it was worth it

09-18-2007, 06:29 PM	#4
OKMach1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cushing, OK Posts: 565	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. I feel your pain. I screwed up my hood stripe on my first attempt when I switched to silver stripes on my black Mach. Kevin __________________ OKMach1

09-18-2007, 06:49 PM	#5
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. It was one of the most stress mods I did. The key os use plenty of the soapy solution and get the positioning correct and bubbles out before you lift. I consider taking it to our sign vendor from work but decided to give it a shot. Another hint is small little bubbles will work themselves out once the car is in direct sunliught on a few warm days. So don't sweat the bubbles and leave the small ones ALONE. __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt Last edited by 3150Mach1; 09-18-2007 at 08:06 PM.

09-18-2007, 07:02 PM	#6
MachGirl04 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,466	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. I haven't attempted a hood stripe, and probably never will! A couple of years ago, I tried to put my own bumper insert letters on the v6. I even bought the overpriced letters to make sure they'd be good. I follow the instructions,and let it cure for a whole day. Next day I make a trip about 6 blocks. When I got out of the car the stupid letters are like hanging there, almost ready to fly of. Bought the cheapo ones next time and paid someone to do it. It totally worked. I don't know why some of us can't seem to do it! __________________ Angela -------------- 2004 Mach 1, Oxford White, Auto 18" Wheel Replica Magnum 500s, BFG KDWs, Borla Catback, K&N FIPKII, & too much bling to list 1994 T-Bird LX, V8, Black 1990 Mustang LX 5.0, Vert, 7-Up Special 2004 Mustang Coupe, V6, Torch Red ( That's all for now. )

09-18-2007, 07:03 PM	#7
Astrocoop Guest Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Saint Petersburg,Fl Posts: 300	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. Are our hood stripes going bad? Why are we replacing them?

09-18-2007, 07:26 PM	#13
Astrocoop Guest Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Saint Petersburg,Fl Posts: 300	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. You can barely see the stripes on DSG. That gloss looks SWEET!, on yours!

09-18-2007, 07:40 PM	#16
MACH-ANGEL we R nuts! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.ID Posts: 374	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. [QUOTE=Astrocoop;You can barely see the stripes on DSG.] Who says? I agree though, paint is the way to go. I'm just wait'n for a reason to be in a body shop first. My sweetie's paint is still picture perfect. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 04 Dark Shadow Grey (ANGEL) 5spd IUP Built 3/27/04 "It must have been a dream. Or it must have been my Angel."

09-18-2007, 07:57 PM	#17
Big Ron Original 03 TR Owner Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 2,860	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. looks FAST! Big Ron

09-18-2007, 08:09 PM	#19
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. Here's mine: Carbon fiber reverse paint: __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

09-18-2007, 08:32 PM	#20
ScotNGin I bleed orange. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Enterprise, AL by way of WA,PA,KY,ROK,Germany,& GA Posts: 197	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. We have the stripe all the way back. We spent more time arguing over measurements than the actually install. Wasn't that hard, just the more soapy water, the easier it was. __________________ My Custom Creations The Corral '04 Mach 1 Competition Orange MRT Hood Lifts Mach 1 stripe extented to trunk Bumper lettering Sequential Turn Lights Satin/Black Mach 1 Fuel Door A few paint mods Predator tune Custom wheels '89 GT - Almost done./Mods/etc.

09-18-2007, 08:45 PM	#22
MACH-ANGEL we R nuts! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.ID Posts: 374	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. Lets see some pics of the full stripes

09-18-2007, 08:50 PM	#23
FloridaOrange SCS Homie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,643	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. http://www.mach1registry.org/forums/...ad.php?t=33900 I've got some better ones, just don't know where right now.

09-18-2007, 09:14 PM	#24
Newskool Mach 10 second club! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Royal Palm Beach FL. Posts: 2,472	Re: Just finished fuggin up my hood stripes. Well guys I'm havin the hardest time downloading these pics still tryin. __________________ 2014 GHIG GT auto soon to have the whoosh 03 Torch red auto (gone)

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