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Old 09-06-2016, 01:01 PM
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Anyone have a vector file of this stripe?
Old 09-06-2016, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by pongobaz
Just added these to my C4S. I've always liked the triple stripes on early cars and I was concerned that it would be too over the top in a heavy contrast on a more contemporary model, so I opted to go with more of a ghost/muted effect. If I get bored of them, it was only $50 and an hour's worth of my time.
Nice job Phil. No doubt the "ghost stripes" really look cool.
Old 09-06-2016, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jgm911t
Before I order, how hard are they to remove, in case I don't like it or want to change?
a little heat from a hair dryer and some patience is what i was told.
Old 09-06-2016, 01:28 PM
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I think it looks good too.
Old 09-06-2016, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jgm911t
Before I order, how hard are they to remove, in case I don't like it or want to change?
I'm taking off the old 3m clear bra right now before I have a new one applied. I'm using an automotive steamer that I bought a few years ago to clean the carpets. Fairly easy to do. I followed the tutorial posted in the Concours and Car Care forum: https://rennlist.com/forums/concours...-tutorial.html
Old 09-08-2016, 04:57 PM
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My iteration of the Porsche side decals, just enough contrast to be visible
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Old 09-08-2016, 07:22 PM
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wanted to say nice work on the decals... I like these but am too much of a follower to be the first in the city with a painted C2 996. Maybe in a few years there will be a bandwagon to hop on. They look great!
Old 09-08-2016, 08:14 PM
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Just leave the car in the sun and you can peel them right off if you don't like them. No tools are needed. If they've been on for a few years you 'might' need to use a plastic edge like a credit card to get them to come off at parts.
Old 09-09-2016, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Wickedgood911
My iteration of the Porsche side decals, just enough contrast to be visible
Looks nice, can you post a picture that shows the full car.
Old 09-09-2016, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jgm911t
Looks nice, can you post a picture that shows the full car.
Sure, I'll take one for you. Stay tuned
Old 09-09-2016, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jgm911t
Looks nice, can you post a picture that shows the full car.
Gives you a sense of how the lettering is visible from certain angles
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Old 09-09-2016, 01:23 PM
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Very nice!! Thanks I like your garage flooring also.
Old 09-09-2016, 01:38 PM
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So that's what a Porsche looks like...

Personally, the "Carrera" decals is more period correct IMO for the car and also educates people that a Porsche 911 is also referred to as a Carrera.



The older looking decals would best be served with a 996 that went for a full retro theme with the Fuch wheels and duck bill spoiler IMO. Just my $0.02
Old 09-09-2016, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jgm911t
Very nice!! Thanks I like your garage flooring also.
Thanks, very happy with it, RaceDeck
Old 09-09-2016, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by alpine003
The older looking decals would best be served with a 996 that went for a full retro theme with the Fuch wheels and duck bill spoiler IMO. Just my $0.02
Oooooh, the wheels are turning over here... shhh before I do something rash


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