Thinking about putting on black matte strips

[countrygirl27]

Hey guys!, I haven't posted here before, but my name is Amber and I own a 2012 Silver LT sedan. I am currently debating putting on black matte strips. I have two question:

First

Does anyone have a Silver Sonic with Black matte strips so I can see how it looks before I do it,

Second

What Strips should I get? (I don't want them to be permanent, but I dont want them to look tacky)

Thanks!

 

[Red Sonic LT]

Plasti dip stripes!!

 

[rdss]

A flat black vinyl kit would work as well and it meets the "not permanent" criteria.

Shop eBay for a kits.

 

[laborsmith]

Crate Engine Depot in the Vendors section has Chevy vinyl graphics which are designed for the sonic. i used one set on my first sonic and liked the effect. I did not go for graphics on my RS because i had been gifted original 1967 Camaro RS Crossed Flag emblems which the car is now wearing.

Give them a look, you may well find what you are looking for there.

Laborsmith

 

[Insanika]

I'd go with vinyl.

 

[bkmitchy600]

This vendor on Ebay does a great job with fast shipping.

decal, automotive items in graphics store on eBay!

 

[countrygirl27]

Thanks guys! laborsmith I looked on the site and found black stripes I like however they are a bit expensive. Do you know if the stripes come pre-cut to fit my car? If that is the case I might still consider buying them.

These are the ones I was looking at:
Sonic Dual Stripes Matte Black 4-door 19301464

 

[Insanika]

Oh my... that's EXPENSIVE! Do you have anyone nearby that cuts vinyl, like a sign or t-shirt shop? Even a racing graphics place (which is what I am doing) They would probably be able to replicate anything you want, and probably less expensive. In the very least if the cost is similar, it's be because they were installing it for you.

 

[Swordsmith]

I have a vinyl cutting "printer" that should be able to cut anything I want up to 30 inches wide (and, I think, infinite length... runs off a roller). Haven't played around with it much, got it for a completely different experiment that didn't work. Any idea what sort of vinyl I should look for if I want to do my own logo work?

 

[laborsmith]

Those would by cut to fit the sedan, countrygirl. As I said a little pricey but no need for adjustment. Slow response due to preoccupation with getting the Corvair ready for another summer.

Laborsmith

 

[poncho167]

Crate Engine Depot has some nice graphics but in my opinion they are about $100 too much for what you get. That simple black lower body one is over $200. I can't see that at all.

 

[countrygirl27]

Laborsmith do you know around how much it would cost to get them installed professionally? I went to the guy who normally does my body work and he gave me an estimate of 200 dollars to put the pre cut stripes on. I feel like thats pretty expensive especially since just the stripes themselves will cost me around 200. I just don't want to buy the stripes and mess up attempting to install them myself.

 

[TheFallenAngel12]

Hi CountryGirl, For my sonic i just went to auto zone and bought a black vinyl stripe kit for $20 (came in a one big continuous roll), and then took it in to a local body shop and had them install them for me. i could have done it myself and saved but i didnt feel like messing with it after doing it once with a previous vehicle. But this kit i used is very nice and has held up so far. have had it on for year now. The labor they charged me to do the stripes was $125. Here is a picture of my sonic with the stripe kit i chose...

Illusions/Black rally/racing stripe (8007) | Stripe Kits and Decorative Film | AutoZone.com

 

[countrygirl27]

Thanks FallenAngel Wow thats a lot better than the prices I have been looking at! I will definently consider this option. Your sonic looks great! Your stripes are very similar to the ones I want. And love the tint btw thats my next project after the stripes lol

 

[TheFallenAngel12]

Thanks FallenAngel Wow thats a lot better than the prices I have been looking at! I will definently consider this option. Your sonic looks great! Your stripes are very similar to the ones I want. And love the tint btw thats my next project after the stripes lol

Your Welcome, glad i could be of help. I actually just got the tint done a week ago. Love it. I have much more in store for my sonic. just have to save up to get the parts to finish what im going for in looks. But yeah, $20 is alot better than the other prices you found for sure Best of luck to you in your quest for stripes. be sure to post up pics once you get it done so we can see how it turned out. opcorn:

 

[bkmitchy600]

2012 Up Chevrolet Sonic Chevy 5 Door Hatchback Rally Style Stripe Kit Aveo | eBay

Here's another from eBay. Some window tint places can apply vinyl also.

 

[Mlib26]

I would call local window tint shops their prices might be more reasonable because they are more familiar with the job, technically vinyl is similar to them cutting and fitting tint.

 

[countrygirl27]

Awesome thanks! I actually didn't know tint shops also did vinyl. I'm gonna look around for local places and get a few estimates

 

[Mlib26]

Awesome thanks! I actually didn't know tint shops also did vinyl. I'm gonna look around for local places and get a few estimates

I'd trust a tint shop more than a regular auto shop, the place I use does full car vinyl wraps

 

[poncho167]

I saw some inexpensive stripe kits on Ebay.