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Old 06-19-03, 08:33 AM
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pinstriping removal

search yields 0. whats the easiest way to get rid of this gayness. i keep hereing the razorblade thing but that didn't bode too well on my old camry when i did it. any other ideas on getting rid of these?
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If they are tape pinstripes they yes razorblade is way to go. Must be sharp and keep at an angle so you don't scratch. You can use wd-40 to get the glue off.

If's its paint you are out of luck.
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Re: pinstriping removal

Originally posted by jeremy
search yields 0.
Actually, search yields 1.

Here is a thread about removing pinstripes. The bottom line is that the razor blade method isn't the best - there is actually a pinstripe removal tool - take a look!

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=179259

Personally, I'd get a quote from a body shop before I started messing with the paint myself. I'd hate to spend a weekend ******* up my paint only to find that $100 would have got the gayness professionally removed!

Good luck!
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3M pinstripe removal wheel
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Depends how you define best-cost, speed, results?

No one answered the paint or tapepin stripe question.

Has anyone used this 3m eraser?

Luckily I have not had to do this in a long time but in the 80's I removed many a pinstripe with razor blade and wd-40. Fast, cheap, excellent results.
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off to exterior (to once again join the other threads on pin stripe removal).
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I have used the 3M wheel on taped pinsript applications, works fast, follow it up with a 3M Trim and Adhesive remover wipedown.
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i'm retarded, i didn't split the word. i searched pinstripe removal. thanks a ton guys. hope autozone has one of those wheels. maybe pepboys.
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Originally posted by Icemark
off to exterior (to once again join the other threads on pin stripe removal).
you get an *** award. and a salad slicer.
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try your local autobody supply store or online at www.autobodysupply.com
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i just borrowed the heatgun from work. i just have to be careful not to melt the paint off.
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suggestion: non-acetate nail polish remover if goo gone doesnt get all the nasty sticker off, and a plastic wedge type razor blade. just needs a bit of buffing afterwards.
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Before you remove the tape I would double check to make sure there isnt a old paint repair that is hardlined to a pin stripe, thats a common auto body trick especially for a used car lot that doesnt want to pay alot of money to fix a panel, so they paint half of it and install the $2 pinstripes.
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Good point Rob
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