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How to Install Your First Stripe Kit

Don't Drive Around With A Crusty Chicken On The Hood; Get Gold-Chain Glory When You...

By Jefferson Bryant, Photography by Jefferson Bryant

Yipes, StripesRight after we finished the work on this project, Phoenix Graphix told us about a new version of the SE stripe kit. This kit simplifies the installation by providing the stripes in a placement-style layout, where each piece is laid out on a single sheet with placement and positioning instructions-something that was not previously available. By the time you read this, the new kit should be readily available from Phoenix Graphix.

  • Pontiac Trans Am Se Front
    The finished decal completed the installation and looks excellent. Time to go block for the Snowman.
    Pontiac Trans Am Se Front
    The finished decal completed the installation and looks excellent. Time to go block for th
  • Pontiac Trans Am Se Eagle
    Here is where two people were needed. The backing (not the masking paper) was removed before the decal was transferred to the hood.
    Pontiac Trans Am Se Eagle
    Here is where two people were needed. The backing (not the masking paper) was removed befo
  • Pontiac Trans Am Se Smoothing
    The decal was lightly squeegeed with the masking on to lock it in place. The masking was then slowly peeled off, and the excess liquid and air bubbles were worked out to the edges.
    Pontiac Trans Am Se Smoothing
    The decal was lightly squeegeed with the masking on to lock it in place. The masking was t
  • Pontiac Trans Am Se Eagle Center
    The tail feathers and the head of the bird were centered on the hood. The bottom of the feathers should be about an inch above the front of the hood.
    Pontiac Trans Am Se Eagle Center
    The tail feathers and the head of the bird were centered on the hood. The bottom of the fe
  • Pontiac Trans Am Se Bubble
    If you manage to work up a big bubble like this, you have a problem. The vinyl has been stretched, and you are going to get a wrinkle. The best bet here is to use a pin to pierce the bubble, slowly letting the water out. It won't be perfect, but being careful will minimize the damage.
    Pontiac Trans Am Se Bubble
    If you manage to work up a big bubble like this, you have a problem. The vinyl has been st
SOURCES
Phoenix Graphix
Chandler, AZ
www.phoenixgraphix.com
Red Line Auto Sports
21180 US Hwy 70 West
Wilson
OK  73463
8-00/-580-9299
www.redlineautosports.com
By Jefferson Bryant
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