Will share some learnings as I install Stripes on the Camaro T/A Conversion.
The Straight Roll Stripes has the Smaller Stripe of the two about 1/64" narrower than the PreMolded one's. It is really hard to tell, but it means I can't splice the two together - that you CAN notice when overlapping them. So I don't think that is a issue, as I can avoid doing that, and only mix the (2) Stripes when splicing RH Corners. Or mainly use the Roll. I will figure that out as I go - it is why I layed out all of the PreMolded Stripes on the car to assess installation and Splicing areas.
The other thing I learned is that the PreMolded Stripes are much more difficult to apply unless in a straight line. This is due to the necessity of removing BOTH sides if the backing paper so you can "stretch" them around curves, and once removed you lose the spacing between the Smaller and Larger Stripe. Both the Top and Bottom Backing Films are Paper - it won't stretch at all, and is not intended to. So - lot's of soapy spray, peel both sides off as you go, get them in rough position, and then nudge them around to maintain a even gap. Time consuming but not impossible, and a good eye and steady hand.
Given that, for the Top Spoiler Stripes I used and finessed the PreMolded one's, and since the Bottom Stripe is straighter, I used the Roll Stripes. The Roll Stripes are much easier to apply, as you first remove the bottom backing paper, then you can stretch it around as you stick it, and then finally remove the Top Clear Flexible Backing Film.
Since the CAMARO Deck Lid is much wider that a Trans Am, a Splice with a short piece was necessary at the ends cause they were too short. That turned out OK - it is really hard to see any Splice Overlap.
The results are really good I think, and although very time consuming, it is awesome to see it progress. Any fears of these Stripes not adhering properly and staying put around Curves are fortunately not a issue, once you get them positioned and dry they lock hard to the surface and are not easily removed.
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