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Once on you can not take the vinyl strips off as the paint fades except for under the vinyl. Same with fiberglass color.
 
Modern paints do not fade as bad, and most of our cars are garage kept so it is not too much of an issue.
 
And there is a "removable" vinyl available, as well.
 
The fading problem that Jack mentioned is an issue, especially if the car is left out in strong sunlight for extended periods,and varies considerably depending on the color of the car! Generally though, the lighter the color, the less severe the fading will be and after removal of the stripes, a little compounding or clay will also, in most cases take care of it! I only suggest it as an option if one is not certain they want to live with the stripes and not have to repaint the whole car again in order to return to a solid paint job! As Doc. suggests, the newer automotive paints are much less prone to this fading. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbsup.gif
 
That was Trev. I just added. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif
 
I'm not as worried about the paint on the Tunebug -- it's not a particularly good job (20 footer), and it will be repainted at some point. I'll have to give the stripes some thought, might look really nice.
 
Ooops! Trev's credit! I just thought you deserved the credit since you are "getting soft in your old age", Doc.! (VAT) /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/devilgrin.gif
 
Hmmm, removeable vinyl.

Did not know that about modern paint.
 
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