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Old 10-15-2003, 05:30 PM
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Pinstripe removal

what is the best way to remove pinstripe? On one side of my car it looks as if it would just peel off with a razor blade, however on the other side, it looks like someone peeled off the top layer of it, but a thin layer is left stuck to the car, which I can't get underneath to scrape off.

it almost looks like it is part of the paint. Any suggestions on how to remove this?
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Old 10-16-2003, 01:34 AM
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Re: Pinstripe removal

Dont use a razor blade. Heat with heat gun or blow dryer then remove. Use adhesive remover for any remaining glue. Followed by polish/wax or sealer.

The paint WILL be a different color where the pinstripe was. There is nothing you can do beside repaint the car if you want it to match perfectly.
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Old 10-16-2003, 09:01 AM
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hair drier or heat gun, where was my head! Thanks man.
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Old 10-16-2003, 03:38 PM
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Re: Pinstripe removal

There are also heated "razor blades", I wouldn't use that on anything besides glass. Why not just use glass cleaner & razor blade for glass(sticker removal)? Works fine for me, but your dealing with the paint.
http://topoftheline.com/eldecrem.html
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Xylene

Use a hairdryer to heat and pull off the bulk of the stripe, then use a chemican called Xylene to remove the yukky goo. It won't harm your paint and can be found in the paint section of any hardware store. Works like a charm!
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