I need to get my pinstripping OFF! any ideas

what_import · 05-30-2001, 04:37 PM

I know, it is still on my car, but I want it off! What is the best and most safest way for my paint to get it off?

SMOKE · 05-30-2001, 05:34 PM

If it is in pretty good condition (pinstripe) then lift the edge with something like a razor and lightly pull it off.

Not rocket science.

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K!
Personalized Black 98 SVO Blown Stage II ROUSH
without the side exhaust but some other cool stuff
Dyno 303rwhp 338rwtrq
Still working out the kinks!!!

95GTS · 05-30-2001, 08:00 PM

It's easiest if you get a buddy to help you. Get a hairdryer. One of you hold the hairdryer on the pinstripping while the other pulls it off fairly slowly so it doesn't come apart. Don't use a razor. Use your fingernail or something. You don't want to scratch the paint. Pull and heat at the same time. Works great. Use something like paint thinner or alcohol to get off any sticky film that is left behind from the tape. It should come off pretty easily with the hairdryer method.

Oh yeah, and polish&wax it when you are done.

[This message has been edited by 96GTS (edited 05-30-2001).]

what_import · 05-30-2001, 08:04 PM

THanks guys....but the car is a 98, excellent condition, but it sits in the summer heat, should that play a serious roll?

T_Bone · 05-31-2001, 01:01 AM

Jayson, you might try WD-40 too.

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Travis
T-Bones 1997 Cobra#6342 born 6-11-97

Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.56's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Borla cat-back, BBK cat H-pipe, SFC's, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers.
My old 96GT

95GTS · 06-01-2001, 01:25 PM

I don't understand what you are asking. What do you mean by "it sits in the summer heat, does that play a serious role?"

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1994 Red SVT Lightning #2019 <FOR SALE>

Mercury · 06-01-2001, 01:46 PM

It would make it easier to take off being in the heat, but He might be reffering to paint fading?

YOu might notice the diffrence in color when you take the pin stripes off. The paint underneath hasnt been exposed to sun light. Might work out and look kinda cool.

what_import · 06-01-2001, 06:45 PM

Your right mercury, I didn't word what I was trying to get out well enough. But thanks for making sense of it all.

SMOKE · 06-02-2001, 03:18 PM

Yeah, like a sun tan.

95GTS · 06-02-2001, 05:16 PM

Ah I see. But, if the car has had decent care as in wax and all you will probably be alright. Take it off and polish/wax the car real good. If it doesn't turn out you could always put pinstriping on in the previous striping's place to cover it up.

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1994 Red SVT Lightning #2019 <FOR SALE>

johndjmix · 06-03-2001, 01:46 AM

I did EXATLY this. Best thing is when you get it off use bug and tar remover to remove the excess glue and bits of strip...works perfect and doesnt damage paint.

--John

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99 GT - 5 speed
Vortech SQ trim
Bassani X Pipe w/ cats
Flowmaster mufflers
Autometer gauges in dash pod

05-30-2001, 04:37 PM	#1
what_import Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tampa,FL,USA Posts: 43	I need to get my pinstripping OFF! any ideas I know, it is still on my car, but I want it off! What is the best and most safest way for my paint to get it off?

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05-30-2001, 05:34 PM	#2
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	If it is in pretty good condition (pinstripe) then lift the edge with something like a razor and lightly pull it off. Not rocket science. ------------------ K! Personalized Black 98 SVO Blown Stage II ROUSH without the side exhaust but some other cool stuff Dyno 303rwhp 338rwtrq Still working out the kinks!!!

05-30-2001, 08:00 PM	#3
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	It's easiest if you get a buddy to help you. Get a hairdryer. One of you hold the hairdryer on the pinstripping while the other pulls it off fairly slowly so it doesn't come apart. Don't use a razor. Use your fingernail or something. You don't want to scratch the paint. Pull and heat at the same time. Works great. Use something like paint thinner or alcohol to get off any sticky film that is left behind from the tape. It should come off pretty easily with the hairdryer method. Oh yeah, and polish&wax it when you are done. [This message has been edited by 96GTS (edited 05-30-2001).]

05-30-2001, 08:04 PM	#4
what_import Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tampa,FL,USA Posts: 43	THanks guys....but the car is a 98, excellent condition, but it sits in the summer heat, should that play a serious roll?

05-31-2001, 01:01 AM	#5
T_Bone Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Minot AFB, ND Posts: 207	Jayson, you might try WD-40 too. ------------------ Travis T-Bones 1997 Cobra#6342 born 6-11-97 Wht/blk, Pro 5.0,FRPP 4.56's, aluminum driveshaft, FRPP throttle body, C&L 80mm MAF, K&N, Steeda U/D pulleys, Steeda timing adjuster, Borla cat-back, BBK cat H-pipe, SFC's, FRPP pro springs, BBK caster/cambers. My old 96GT

06-01-2001, 01:25 PM	#6
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	I don't understand what you are asking. What do you mean by "it sits in the summer heat, does that play a serious role?" ------------------ 1994 Red SVT Lightning #2019 <FOR SALE>

06-01-2001, 01:46 PM	#7
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	It would make it easier to take off being in the heat, but He might be reffering to paint fading? YOu might notice the diffrence in color when you take the pin stripes off. The paint underneath hasnt been exposed to sun light. Might work out and look kinda cool.

06-01-2001, 06:45 PM	#8
what_import Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tampa,FL,USA Posts: 43	Your right mercury, I didn't word what I was trying to get out well enough. But thanks for making sense of it all.

06-02-2001, 03:18 PM	#9
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Yeah, like a sun tan.

06-02-2001, 05:16 PM	#10
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Ah I see. But, if the car has had decent care as in wax and all you will probably be alright. Take it off and polish/wax the car real good. If it doesn't turn out you could always put pinstriping on in the previous striping's place to cover it up. ------------------ 1994 Red SVT Lightning #2019 <FOR SALE>

06-03-2001, 01:46 AM	#11
johndjmix Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9	I did EXATLY this. Best thing is when you get it off use bug and tar remover to remove the excess glue and bits of strip...works perfect and doesnt damage paint. --John ------------------ 99 GT - 5 speed Vortech SQ trim Bassani X Pipe w/ cats Flowmaster mufflers Autometer gauges in dash pod