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Chevy Nova - The Disco Nova

How To Stick a Stripe

Striping has to be the easiest way to de-goof your new ride. We added a '69 Chevelle SS stripe to the Disco during part one of the build and only spent $89.10 to do it. Here's what we didn't show you in the magazine.
Also, see part one in the May 2005 issue on newsstands now and check back here as we continue the series online.

  • Chevrolet Nova Door View0
    Start by using masking tape to hold the stripe in position. Also use the masking tape to form guides that will keep the stripe straight as you lay it in place.
    Chevrolet Nova Door View0
    Start by using masking tape to hold the stripe in position. Also use the masking tape to f
  • Chevrolet Nova Fender View0
    Tape down the stripe in the center, then untape one half of it and wipe slippery stripe spooge on the painted surface. Some people use soapy water instead.
    Chevrolet Nova Fender View0
    Tape down the stripe in the center, then untape one half of it and wipe slippery stripe sp
  • Chevrolet Nova Rear Wheel View0
    Peel the backing off the untaped half of the stripe, then have a helper use a razor blade to cut off the backing.
    Chevrolet Nova Rear Wheel View0
    Peel the backing off the untaped half of the stripe, then have a helper use a razor blade
  • Chevrolet Nova Rear Wheel View2
    Lay the adhesive stripe into position slowly, using the masking-tape guides to position it on the car, and slowly sticking the stripe in position and pushing out air bubbles with a credit card or body-filler spatula as you go.
    Chevrolet Nova Rear Wheel View2
    Lay the adhesive stripe into position slowly, using the masking-tape guides to position it
  • Chevrolet Nova Passenger Side View0
    Next, peel the backing off the second half of the stripe and repeat the sticking procedure.
    Chevrolet Nova Passenger Side View0
    Next, peel the backing off the second half of the stripe and repeat the sticking procedure
  • Chevrolet Nova Rear Trunk View0
    Finally, once all the stripes are applied to the car, peel the top layer from the transfer tape, making sure to pull back as shown, not out and away from the body, which could lift the stripe. Then admire your new hot rod.
    Chevrolet Nova Rear Trunk View0
    Finally, once all the stripes are applied to the car, peel the top layer from the transfer

Part: '69 Chevelle stripe kit
PN: 1051969
Source: Original Parts Group
Price: $89.10


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