Let me start by saying these BLAJR racing stripes do give your car a sporty, aggressive look when applied correctly. The glossy black finish looks sleek against most car colors, and the PVC material feels durable. I applied mine to the hood and doors of my SUV, and it definitely turned heads.

However, the application process was frustrating. Like some reviewers mentioned, the stickers arrived tightly rolled with creases that were hard to smooth out. The adhesive backing is extremely sticky - almost too sticky - making it difficult to position without getting fingerprints or wrinkles. I had to use a credit card to carefully smooth out bubbles.

The biggest issue came after installation. While the product claims to be waterproof and durable, mine started peeling at the edges after just two weeks of normal driving (no car washes or highway speeds). The adhesive doesn't seem strong enough for outdoor use despite what's advertised.

On the positive side, removal was easy with no paint damage when I used a hairdryer as suggested. The stripes did leave my car looking cool while they lasted, but for how much effort installation requires, I expected them to last longer than a few weeks.

If you're looking for temporary styling (maybe for a car show or photoshoot), these could work if you're very careful during application. But for long-term use, you might want to invest in higher quality vinyl decals with stronger adhesive.