Orange stripe on RS vacuum hose

[169INDY]

X2 ^^
 My 90's repops continually split and fail constantly and I have to chase the longitudinal crack all the time.

[David K]

Jones, if you could measure the width of the stripes that would help. Obviously the aftermarket is garbage but I've given the hoses a few coats of Mequiars rubber hose liquid love. They look nice.

[sixt9x33rs]

Those hoses look great. Very creative idea with tire pen. Never even heard of a tire pen. I guess I am damn lucky that my RS Z still has the factory hoses.

[David K]

If you could measure the width of the stripes and upload some pictures,  I'd appreciate it.

[David K]

Anyone?

[169INDY]

I found a pile of OLD hoses from My Pace car, Red, Green, Yellow, The Orange is still in the car.
I took a few photos; off the top of my head.
Red & Green = 0.125"
Yellow = 0.250"

[David K]

Thank you!!! 1/4” is fat. I’m pretty sure the orange is the same width as the green and red that go to the actuators, but wasn’t sure if the red and green fatter hoses on the relay valve had a wider stripe than the orange and smaller than the yellow. If you can verify those, I’d appreciate it.

Sixt9 and Jonesy, I’m waiting on you 2 yutes for some pictures and measurements.

[David K]

Looking not bad Indy...1/4" wide. I in the sun, 1 in the shade

[David K]

There are what appears to be significant differences in hose colors and the zippered/non zippered pattern on the yellow striped hose.  I made a trip back to the local art store and the manager and I spent about an hour looking and attempting to match colors from the posted pictures of what they most likely resembled before fade/time/weathering dulled them out. Below is what we came up with. It’s just a mock-up but I think it’s darn close. Plus the width is correct. I guess in 11 days I’ll know.

[David K]

Got my 1/4” Striper stencil today. Came out damn nice….now for the longevity test.

[David K]

Also here, the zippered pattern kinda matches Indy’s friends’ LA Pacer yellow hose…this one from my air cleaner underbelly

[cook_dw]

I'm gonna guess that is a result of either a warn paint head felt or it could just be that the peak of the hose while being applied has a wash-out (yes I just made that up) causing the applicator to dry (not stay as lubricated) in the middle due to contact with the surface of the hose and that's what you are seeing as a 'zipper' effect..

[David K]

All reproduction “Orange” striped hoses are not created equal.

[David K]

Did a mock-up to see how it looks and I’m pretty happy with it. Thanks again to those who helped out!! Especially those with pictures and measurements. I’ll also post some when it’s all reassembled.
I’ve done 5 sets so far—2 for others who are following this thread, the set I put on my car in 1994 which was still in excellent shape, and 2 extra due the guy who had 1 job to do….not doing it.
After several trial runs, DOHS!, spending more quality time with the manager of the local art store, changing to a different paint brand, chasing down my neighbor due to the stencil striping being delivered to him instead of me and more, I can do it in my sleep.

[fsc66]

David,
You do very nice work
Paul