Side Graphics..
Originally Posted by 01xltranger4x4
I was thinking something larger that stands out a little more than a pin-stripe.
The reason i posted this is becuase i havent seen too many other rangers with that type of graphic, i guess thats why you guys dont like it.
The reason i posted this is becuase i havent seen too many other rangers with that type of graphic, i guess thats why you guys dont like it.
If you're saying what I think you are, we don't like it because it looks like it'll turn out ugly.
I agree, GT racing stripes might look sweet
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From: DFW Area, Tx
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Why not something like the old Mazda graphics? Don't mind my bed I got rear ended >.<
Why not something like the old Mazda graphics? Don't mind my bed I got rear ended >.<
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
Originally Posted by 01xltranger4x4
Thanks Scott, I do like the rocker stripes, but cant find any for a ranger!
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From: Howell, MI
It looks ok, but m50b06 is right, the vinyl will probably start to peel off within a year or two and once it starts, it will look bad. And if the shop you choose to put it on has some 16 year old new guy doing it, you won't be happy. Airbrush would probably be the best but it is more costly. Honestly, I like the clean white look, expecially after you get it muddy. But the important thing is that you are happy with the outcome, thats all that matters.
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From: Ravenna ohio
Originally Posted by 2004 XLT Ranger
It looks ok, but m50b06 is right, the vinyl will probably start to peel off within a year or two and once it starts, it will look bad. And if the shop you choose to put it on has some 16 year old new guy doing it, you won't be happy. Airbrush would probably be the best but it is more costly. Honestly, I like the clean white look, expecially after you get it muddy. But the important thing is that you are happy with the outcome, thats all that matters.
For some reason the graphics are very hard to have pressed into the creases on the side of the truck, im sure you all know what im talking about, halfway down their is a crease in the truck for looks, runs the lenght of the truck, well i have had two companys try to install graphics on the truck, each company did it 3 times, and still they can not get the graphics to seat in the crease, so they bubble, look bad and then pull the rest of the graphic out. looks horrible
If you can miss the crease then do vinyl, but if you are going through the crease do not do vinyl, you will regret it, maybe not immediatly, but you will
Save yourself the money and just go for the paint-or air brush, i was quoted about $750 to do air brush, strip the clear coat, airbrush design and put new clear coat on
Vinyls get ya for about $300 or $400
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From: Toledo, Ohio
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Sambob117 found some nice rocker panel decals from a guy on ebay! It would do something to break up all the white depending on what color you get.
I got a black decal on my domed hood from the local ford dealer installed for $35. I like it a lot. Also I got a ford pinstripe kit from walmart and rapped it all around the truck. The pinstripe is small but every detail counts!
Hope this helps, pics of my hood decal on my profile, message me for more pics.
Sambob117 found some nice rocker panel decals from a guy on ebay! It would do something to break up all the white depending on what color you get.
I got a black decal on my domed hood from the local ford dealer installed for $35. I like it a lot. Also I got a ford pinstripe kit from walmart and rapped it all around the truck. The pinstripe is small but every detail counts!
Hope this helps, pics of my hood decal on my profile, message me for more pics.
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From: CC, Indiana
Originally Posted by M50B06
Its not the vinyl coming off that you have to worry about
For some reason the graphics are very hard to have pressed into the creases on the side of the truck, im sure you all know what im talking about, halfway down their is a crease in the truck for looks, runs the lenght of the truck, well i have had two companys try to install graphics on the truck, each company did it 3 times, and still they can not get the graphics to seat in the crease, so they bubble, look bad and then pull the rest of the graphic out. looks horrible
If you can miss the crease then do vinyl, but if you are going through the crease do not do vinyl, you will regret it, maybe not immediatly, but you will
Save yourself the money and just go for the paint-or air brush, i was quoted about $750 to do air brush, strip the clear coat, airbrush design and put new clear coat on
Vinyls get ya for about $300 or $400
For some reason the graphics are very hard to have pressed into the creases on the side of the truck, im sure you all know what im talking about, halfway down their is a crease in the truck for looks, runs the lenght of the truck, well i have had two companys try to install graphics on the truck, each company did it 3 times, and still they can not get the graphics to seat in the crease, so they bubble, look bad and then pull the rest of the graphic out. looks horrible
If you can miss the crease then do vinyl, but if you are going through the crease do not do vinyl, you will regret it, maybe not immediatly, but you will
Save yourself the money and just go for the paint-or air brush, i was quoted about $750 to do air brush, strip the clear coat, airbrush design and put new clear coat on
Vinyls get ya for about $300 or $400
Mark try 317 graphics they do great work.
http://317graphics.com/
I am sure thee vehicles has some bumps
http://317graphics.com/pages/gallery...e_wraps01.htm#
just thought i'd post of what i did
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From: Ottawa, Canada
Get it painted. Find a local airbrush artist that can do custom graphics. It will look 100x better and plus you can add stuff to it if you want. If you put the vinyl on to be cheap, it will look cheap. With a truck that nice, I would want graphics that made it over the top.
