How-To Stripe Kit | RestoMod 忍者

How-To Stripe Kit Installation

June 28, 2021

The stripe kit for the most part is made to wrap around the body panels with the exception of the door area for a seamless look like earlier model S13s. However, the SUPER HICAS front quarter stripe is cut to fit as shown in the image below.

The remaining pieces can be applied as is, to wrap around each body panel or they can be trimmed for the alternative fit seen on later models S13’s.

Later S13

Early S13

TOOLS NEEDED

Tack cloth
Alcohol
Masking tape
Scissors
Exacto knife
Plastic applicator

SURFACE PREPARATION

The vehicle’s surface should be between 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit. If possible, installation should be done in a garage or a controlled environment to avoid dust and insects that can be present outdoors.

Start by washing your car as you normally would, but avoid waxing afterward. Thoroughly wipe the areas where the stripes will be applied with alcohol using a tack cloth. Wipe the areas until dry and repeat a second time.

STRIPE PREPARATION

Unroll your stripes face down on a clean flat surface and place something flat of significant weight on the ends or cover them completely to allow them to stretch out for 30 minutes to an hour. Afterward, your kit should look like the image below. With exception to your front bumper pieces, you should have two stripes for each of the following body panels:

Front Fender
Rear fender
Doors
Front Quarter
Rear Quarter
Rear Bumper

Plain Black S13 Stripe Kit

Limited Edition S13 Stripe Kit

APPLYING STRIPES TO YOUR CAR

I would suggest starting from the front with your fenders first, making your way to the back of the car, and finishing up with the bumpers.
For the front fender and rear quarter areas, I would suggest loosening the bolts at the bumper in order to wrap/insert the stripe into these areas first before applying the stripe to the remaining part of the body panel.

Start by holding the stripe up to the panel for a visual check. This is also where you will determine if the stripe needs to be trimmed.
Peel the backing paper back two inches from the edge, just enough to place the stripe into place (see images 2 & 3 below)
Once you have the tip of the stripe in place, make sure the rest of the stripe lays properly on the body panel (See image 4)
If everything looks correct, peel off the remaining backing paper and adhere the rest of the stripe to the body panel.

Repeat the steps with each body panel and take your time to avoid air bubbles. Once the kit is installed avoid washing the car for 24 hours.

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