Factory Decal Removal

[Slappy]

Hey folks
I got a Black 04 GT and want to re-do the stripes.It currently has the Stock arizona beige stripes.

Im sure you have seen the stock racing stripes, On the topside of the trunk, nothing on the top of the car, and from the base of the hood down to the front where they taper at the end.

I like the racing stripes, but i really want them to go from the chin of my front bumper, over the hood, over the top of the car, and down the trunk and bumper.

I have found 8, 10, and 12in wide racing stripes on ebay for 40 bucks that come with the roller and all that. Problem is they dont have arizona beige, which is what the stock stripes are.

Obviously i will have to remove the current decals on the front of the hood of the car regardless due to the fact they taper at the end, and if i cannot find a color to match the stock arizona beige stripes, i will have to remove the stripes from the rest of the hood the trunk, and the stripes on the side of the car too.

Does anyone know if these factory stripes are put on before or after the clearcoat?

And what would be the best way to remove the current stripes so i can do my own "chin to butt"?? I am not adverse to having them professionally done, but if i can do it myself without jacking up the paint job then all the better.


Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

THANKS!