To stripe or not to stripe...?

[AZ_Ryan]

So now that I've repaired the rock damage to my hood and gotten new PPF, im trying to decide if I want to get the same RTR style hood stripes I had, keep it plain, or go in another direction completely.

I generally like subtle customizations. Just enough to put my stamp on the car and keep it more stockish, but nothing over the top or blingy. Ive never been a huge fan of Le Mans stripes. Not that they look bad, I just think they look over played.

These are the RTR stripes I had before the PPF had to be removed -

I also came across this picture of a GB super snake style stripe and was realy taken with it. White is a nice contrast on Grabber Blue. Not sure if I want to go that bold though...

Let me know if you have other ideas for Grabber Blue.

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[Alan Applegate]

I get customizing one's ride (I've done it myself), but moderation should be a choice too. After all, the days of glaringly bold flying chickens adorning the tops of hoods is passé! I say this, because one of my neighbors mentioned adding fender flames was all the car needed! Alas, I'm not a boy racer type or a loud exhaust advocate. Sorry!

 

[Paddles]

The white stripes do look good

 

[glenng6]

The white stripes do look good

I have quite a collection of Mustang pics with stripes, and the white stripe above is one of my favorites. Although mine will be red on Shadow Black. Alas, I haven't pulled the trigger yet! That's the negative part of having a collection. I thought it would help, and all it did was confuse my old fart brain. Glenn (Oops, I forgot to vote! Stripe it!)

 

[LouG]

So now that I've repaired the rock damage to my hood and gotten new PPF, im trying to decide if I want to get the same RTR style hood stripes I had, keep it plain, or go in another direction completely.

I generally like subtle customizations. Just enough to put my stamp on the car and keep it more stockish, but nothing over the top or blingy. Ive never been a huge fan of Le Mans stripes. Not that they look bad, I just think they look over played.

These are the RTR stripes I had before the PPF had to be removed -

I also came across this picture of a GB super snake style stripe and was realy taken with it. White is a nice contrast on Grabber Blue. Not sure if I want to go that bold though...

Let me know if you have other ideas for Grabber Blue.

Like the RTR stripes, like plain, don't like the wide white so much.

 

[MidwayJ]

I think black accents look great with colors like grabber blue and race red. If there's such a thing as more of a solid black stripe that goes where the RTR stripes used to be, I think it would look good. I like super snake stripes on S650s, but I would do a black one on grabber blue.

 

[Ken H.]

I like the Super Snake style best. Also, doesn’t have to be that wide. Could be a little narrower & still look good. Personal preference.
White does look good on Grabber Blue, BUT, these new Mustangs have black trim, unlike the older ones with white stripes (if my memory is correct). So, I would go with a black stripe. Maybe with red pinstripe edge to the outside of the skinny side stripes if you have red brake calipers, or not.
With all the black trim, I feel compelled to stay with black. If the car had chrome or silver accents, then white would be my choice.
That’s my OCD plus my mother’s color coordination training.

 

[Ken H.]

I like the Super Snake style best. Also, doesn’t have to be that wide. Could be a little narrower & still look good. Personal preference.
White does look good on Grabber Blue, BUT, these new Mustangs have black trim, unlike the older ones with white stripes (if my memory is correct). So, I would go with a black stripe. Maybe with red pinstripe edge to the outside of the skinny side stripes if you have red brake calipers, or not.
With all the black trim, I feel compelled to stay with black. If the car had chrome or silver accents, then white would be my choice.
That’s my OCD plus my mother’s color coordination training.

I’ve been agonizing over this , too.

 

[Ken H.]

I’ve been agonizing over this , too.

However, if you want to stay subtle, the RTR’s look good & a solid version in place of the RTR’s would look good too.

 

[ducky124]

I like the "classic" look of the white stripes.

 

[F150tripin]

Have you thought about matte wrap?

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Have you thought about matte wrap?

And cover that beautiful color? Hard pass.

 

[Wiley Marmot]

Monochrome/plain for me.

 

[B229218]

Ever since the first grabber blue Shelby came out with those double white stripes I’ve always lusted after that. Maybe you have the grabber blue stripe in the middle. It would break up the stripe although black with a red pen strip on the border sounds nice too since I have a grabber blue with the night package.

 

[BullMoose]

My 24 vert is black on black on black. I don’t enjoy being the flashiest car on the highway. Stripes look crazy good, but I think that they are also a popo magnet.

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