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Anyone planing on striping their Porsche if so what design(s) and colors (colours) are you looking at and associated costs if known. Any recommended vendors by region would be helpful as well.
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I posted this awhile back and have since found a vendor that I will be using for any future decals, Renndecals it was recommended by a Rennlister. Some of the decals look great and are easily removed if needed or desired.
https://renndecals.com/
https://renndecals.com/
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For your edification...."Andreas Preuninger leads Porsche’s GT division".....
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I already own enough cars with decals and stripes on them. LOL! (see below)
But have you ever considered magnetic or static-cling stripes? Might be easier to play around with.
I have magnetic "Porsche" fender crests on my Cayman......I take them off for washing or if I just want to change the look.
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Not a bad idea but the decals from "Renndecals" go on top of the PPF and are easily removed/peel off. Though, to assure they are applied with precision I am having the PPF vendor apply them.
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Sometimes that extra embellishment works, like in the 911 series non-turbo as the side profile of the 911 isn't as sculpted as the Cayman series. I like the side stripes, but without the scripting. Everyone knows what they are with their iconic lines. On the classic Porsche works great also the new Carrera T.
To each their own I guess. Variety is the spice of life.
To each their own I guess. Variety is the spice of life.
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...I think stripes and decals, when done properly, can enhance a vehicle. Note "when done properly". I find most factory applied decals look good ( for example, 911 R, GT3 RS...love the old Carrera decals etc.) BUT, subjectively, you can "junk up" any car if overdone. One thing is sure, I will not be "striping" my 2019 GT4! It, as most of our prides and joy's, has more than enough visual impact without defacing it with excessive stripes, decals etc. Just my subjective opinion...you're welcome to yours!?
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I've always like these historical side decals. These are nothing like the disgusting pinstripes I believe @cipher is likely referencing. I mean, it's not like you're wanting to add whitewall tires and curb feelers.
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...like I said, "when done properly". The decals on the old GTO Judge simply work for that vehicle but I couldn't see adding more as an "enhancement".?
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...curb feelers...brings me back. Hmmmm....perhaps not so far fetched considering those expensive wheels...LOL...actually would have come in handy years ago when attempting a not so successful parallel park job, up hill, in one of my Corvettes...ouch! ...?
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Whitewall tires and curb feelers.......let me think........I guess I'll pass on those mods.......not 100% sure on the whitewalls.I mean, it's not like you're wanting to add whitewall tires and curb feelers.
Correct. Nothing wrong with the traditional bottom rocker stripes to even the GTS sticker etc.I've always like these historical side decals. These are nothing like the disgusting pinstripes I believe @cipher is likely referencing. I mean, it's not like you're wanting to add whitewall tires and curb feelers.
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Long-time 718Forum mates know I was early on intrigued with the Martini Racing livery (minus logo) for my black Boxster. The Martini stripes are authentic, historical, and were offered as a factory option on the 918...and now available from Suncoast as a kit.
The custom stripes on this GT3 render a similar pattern in satin platinum, thought about that as slightly subtler alternative to the Martini.
Current Porsche Formula E racing livery was my inspiration for exploring a similar Intense Blue-on-Black lower edging stripe. Custom wrap shop said they could execute it, I was (almost) ready to pull the trigger. Same shop wrapped this Carrera in Intense Blue with red side stripe in an historical Porsche pattern. Hmmmm.......
At the end of the day (literally) after musing over all these options I keep coming back to the sleekly sinister, stealthy appeal of the classic triple-black roadster look as per Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche.
The custom stripes on this GT3 render a similar pattern in satin platinum, thought about that as slightly subtler alternative to the Martini.
Current Porsche Formula E racing livery was my inspiration for exploring a similar Intense Blue-on-Black lower edging stripe. Custom wrap shop said they could execute it, I was (almost) ready to pull the trigger. Same shop wrapped this Carrera in Intense Blue with red side stripe in an historical Porsche pattern. Hmmmm.......
At the end of the day (literally) after musing over all these options I keep coming back to the sleekly sinister, stealthy appeal of the classic triple-black roadster look as per Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche.
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