To Stripe..or not to Stripe?

[lutzy]

So my 69' camaro is getting painted dark grey and I still have time to decide if I want to go with Z28 stripes. Im debating because Im putting on a set of matte black wheels, black trim, black handles & bumpers. Will having black stripes be too much? I tried downloading carter's digital paintbooth to get an idea but my computer is too slow to run the program..any input?
Also If I keep it solid color Im going to keep my jakes streefighter spoiler thats matte black on the rear.

[lbluecamaro69]

I'm kinda deciding whether to put stripes on mine or not too, it's just solid lemans blue.. it seems like every 69 camaro has z stripes so I'd say you'd probably stand out by not having them.. you could do a hockey stripe too or maybe something like the more subtle copo stripes

[jlcustomz]

The answers (opinions ) for this could easily go either direction. I wouldn't stress too much over either direction if the rest of the work is top notch. The stripes I think add a more classic look, whether stock or modified. .I also don't think black stripes on a dark grey color scheme would be overpowering at all.
Though either way will be nice if your general paint & bodywork is done sufficiently, if you feel in the mood for stripes ,I say do em. If you're in the mood for more of a stealthy streetfighter(plainer) look ,then skip em or even go with a more subtle design such as the 2nd color only on the side profile of a cowl hood.

Just my thoughts, which direction do you feel in the mood for?

[lutzy]

Well I think I decided to keep it solid with no stripes. It kills me because I just bought the car less then a year ago fully restored. The paint job is flawless and the previous owner spent $20k on the the paint job but I cant swallow the 2 tone any longer. I thought it would grow on me but I was never 100% happy from day one. I was going to sell the car and take a huge loss, So instead If I dump another $15K into the car i'll be where ill be happy and i'll still have a car in my garage. By the way, I'm going with granite crystal metallic from the new dodge challenger.

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[Zspoiler]

One word Photo Shop .That way you see the car goth ways then you can decide .

[lutzy]

yeah I bought and downloaded carters hok 3d digital paintbooth but it wont run on my computer..great program but I need a way better computer.

[jlcustomz]

That's about the grey I was picturing. Black stripes on it would be a subdued effect & ok with or without. But the dark grey, Just like a deep black ,would look tougher monotone. Also if you just got a bad taste in your mouth from a 2 tone job that didn't work, you'll probably welcome the single color. I'll give you an example from my own ride .While the silver stripes against the gloss black added a certain classic look with the older front end, the monotone black hood (combined with different wheels , lower sheetmetal work, & later all black paint) give a much meaner look with the new combo.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/10/DSC00074_zps7047bfd4-1.jpg (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jlcustomz1/media/DSC00074_zps7047bfd4.jpg.html)
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[nekkidhillbilly]

i hate stripes

[minendrews68]

I'd go with the stripes.