Stripe issue.

[ukfiveo]

I have a white 08 with vista stripes. Unfortunately the lh rear licence plate stripe has been damaged by my garage door!
The Ford part no is back ordered with no eta, does anyone know if 3m do a matching color vinyl? Just to make things more awkward I am in the UK & cannot use local Ford dealers.
Thanks in advance.

 

[denman]

2010 2011 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 OE Style Rally Stripes Graphics Kit | eBay

 

[ukfiveo]

Thanks for the link, mine is an 08 though & OE style would concern me that is was close but not exact.

 

[GT500RedStripe]

Maybe paint on that section?

 

[65x2]

Vinyl or sign shop should be able to match

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[fullboogie]

LOL! I had damage to the exact same stripe section because of the garage door (daughter hit the button). I got mine through Tousley. Since there's likely some fade, you might as well get both sides.

 

[2nd2none]

contact this guy. Hes well known on the teamshelby.com forums as mrfarmdog. Hes probably your best bet at finding a replacement piece thats not from the dealer.
Stuck On You Graphics - Stripes and Graphics Packages for Auto Enthusiasts!

 

[07 Black Beauty]

Good time to Peel the vinyl off and have them painted on. That's what I did, the paint will look better and last longer than the vinyl.

 

[denman]

I get your point about not being OE....here's a kit for the 08



2007 2008 2009 Mustang Shelby GT500 Style LeMans Decals Stripes Kit | eBay

 

[brian98svtsnake]

Good time to Peel the vinyl off and have them painted on. That's what I did, the paint will look better and last longer than the vinyl.

What did that run you? I'm asking for a friend whom wants to do the same.

 

[Goose17]

I've replaced the same piece. You will not find an aftermarket match. The OEM stripes are painted vinyl and aftermarket is simply vinyl. If you can't get the expensive Ford piece, rip them all off and either go with aftermarket vinyl or paint.

 

[ukfiveo]

Thanks for all the replies, the damage is slight but as you all know, real annoying. I am going to try & place an order for the oem part & wait for it for now.

Thanks again

 

[TexasRoe]

My Shelby is naked right now but Ive heard nothing but good things about BMC. I couple local guys got replacement stripes and they look factory to me next to the actual factory stirpes. If I do get stripes I was planning on using them.

2007-2009 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Rally Stripe Graphic Kit 1

 

[07 Black Beauty]

What did that run you? I'm asking for a friend whom wants to do the same.

I paid $700 to remove the old stripes, emblems, have new stripes painted, cervinis lower grill installed and new emblems put on. I got quotes as high as $4200 though and $1200 seemed to be about the average.

 

[Yellow Horse]

I had the shop paint the stripes on my Black Mamba hood, silver stripes on black, and nobody can tell the difference that has looked at it with the exception of feel because the stripes on the hood were clear coated. I was going to do the front bumper cover since they butt up against the hood but it was so close I will wait to paint them when they go bad.

 

[fullboogie]

A quick word of advice on installing those bumper stripes, OP. Apply them using lots of Windex, which allows you to move them around for quite some time before they "set". Once you have them exactly where you want them, slowly squeegee them from the center out. Then you'll notice several areas wanting to peel up from the curvature of the bumper cover. Use a hair dryer or heat gun (on low) and work those areas with your thumb until the stripe sticks.

In short - you'll never get the stripes to stick without heat.

 

[GT50008]

I have a white 08 with vista stripes. Unfortunately the lh rear licence plate stripe has been damaged by my garage door!
The Ford part no is back ordered with no eta, does anyone know if 3m do a matching color vinyl? Just to make things more awkward I am in the UK & cannot use local Ford dealers.
Thanks in advance.

A few months ago I did the same thing. The rear bumper cover also got scratched. Had to repair the scratch in the plastic, paint and clear. At this very moment I am getting a third set of stripes installed, bc of improper prior installations. These license plate stipes appear to be a difficult install, very easy to tear. So I suggest you purchase a second pair for back-up. I ordered them from Ford for about $US105.00 each. Since you are overseas I suggest you check out FarmDog at teamshelby.

MrFarmdog's Fender Stripe Install thread!!! - Shelby GT500 Modifications and Tech. - Team Shelby

He has his own vinyl business and can sell non-oem vinyl at 1/3 the cost. John uses Oracal 951 series vinyl.

<[email protected]>

Good Luck.

 

[13COBRA]

I'd pull them off and put on SS stripes.

Of course, I've always wanted to do that myself..

 

[Goose17]

:beer:

A quick word of advice on installing those bumper stripes, OP. Apply them using lots of Windex, which allows you to move them around for quite some time before they "set". Once you have them exactly where you want them, slowly squeegee them from the center out. Then you'll notice several areas wanting to peel up from the curvature of the bumper cover. Use a hair dryer or heat gun (on low) and work those areas with your thumb until the stripe sticks.

In short - you'll never get the stripes to stick without heat.

I used a water spray bottle with a little added dish soap. Also, when done squeegeeing, if there are any bubbles, poke them with a pin and work the water out through the pin hole. Heat helps!