Removing Pinstripes [Archive]

Sivik

03-04-2002, 05:31 PM

I want to remove the pinstripes on my car. Its the sticker kind, so I know I can just peel it off. But what should I use to remove the leftover glue/adhesive that won't kill my paint? Thanks guys!

Maxvla

03-04-2002, 09:09 PM

you can use some 3M adhesive remover.

ebpda9

03-04-2002, 09:48 PM

all u need is an old credit card. just start at one and and start removing it with short storkes, then remove the left over adhesive with 3M adhesive remover. wash the car imediately afterwards, so you won't have the adhsive on your paint. it will make the paint lose it's gloss

Sivik

03-04-2002, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by Maxvla
you can use some 3M adhesive remover.

where can i find it?

ebpda9

03-04-2002, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by Sivik

where can i find it?

any local auto parts stores should have it. i saw it in any store that i went in. it's $6 for a bottle

Kyle

03-10-2002, 12:30 PM

I've got some little stripe POS things on my civic too...they're so damn ugly...Are those the pinstripes you're talking about?

hondabob

03-10-2002, 12:43 PM

Hey, I have a '96 Civic and I have some pinstripes as well. They were on there when I bought the car. Are they stickers or paint?

Maxvla

03-10-2002, 11:45 PM

stickers... you can take them off. mobbo they are removable.
peel them off then use some 3M adhesive remover to take all the gooey off.

Sivik

03-11-2002, 11:26 AM

well i got them off, took a freakin long time... the stripes are POS material. I finally remembered to get a blow dryer, and then it peeled off a lot easier. Took my like hr for one side, then blow dryer like 20 mins. Then touched it up with some 3M remover, nice product... don't rub too hard or you'll dull your finish. I like the non pinstriped look a lot better! Thanks for your help!

Kyle

03-11-2002, 02:31 PM

Sweet...i'm glad they are removable...i'll probably get to work in about 30...

THanks

Maxvla

03-12-2002, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by Sivik
well i got them off, took a freakin long time... the stripes are POS material. I finally remembered to get a blow dryer, and then it peeled off a lot easier. Took my like hr for one side, then blow dryer like 20 mins. Then touched it up with some 3M remover, nice product... don't rub too hard or you'll dull your finish. I like the non pinstriped look a lot better! Thanks for your help!

no prob... thats what we're here for isn't it?? lol.