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Getting Rid of Pinstripe

Old Aug 20, 2010
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Getting Rid of Pinstripe

Wasn't sure exactly where to put this so i decided it would fit here since its a general spot but does anyone know an easy way to get rid of the pinstriping on my ranger, its 97 but that probably doesnt matter but any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2010
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Park the truck in the sun all day on a super hot day. Then at the end of the day go out and start pulling it up.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2010
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If you dont want to wait, heat gun and rubbing compound.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2010
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Thanks guys, ill give it a shot tomorrow
 
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Old Aug 20, 2010
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Mine came off super easy. Plastic scrapper. Rubbing compound. Maybe a VERY FINE abrasive pad. And a blow dryer.
 
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Hot sun, and a razor blade here. Sounds crazy but I got mine off without a scratch.
Peal it up enough to get two fingers on it, than pull out and go forward along the stripe adjusting your grip down closer to it the further you go. Come off like butter.

Than industrial strength goo gone (military stuff) for the glue.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010
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I goo goned after words and it faded my paint. I had to wash and wax like 6 times to get it back to a decent luster
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010
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go to napa and get one of the rubber eracer wheels that fit on a drill are air tool it will eat decals off with out harming paint. here is a site that also carrys em thay work great

Smart Eraser&reg Pad for Pinstripe Removal Tool (AST400E)
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010
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Originally Posted by Redrocket
go to napa and get one of the rubber eracer wheelsl...

The 3M Eraser Wheel is another version...I have a few of them and they are great for removing any decals or adhesive without any chance of messing up the paint.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010
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I pulled the striping off and then used paint thinner to get the glue off of my truck. Worked like a charm.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010
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blowdryer and razor
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010
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Originally Posted by Redrocket
go to napa and get one of the rubber eracer wheels that fit on a drill are air tool it will eat decals off with out harming paint. here is a site that also carrys em thay work great

Smart Eraser&reg Pad for Pinstripe Removal Tool (AST400E)

Thats what my friend who is a body man uses. He said you don't want to use them on white vehicles though as you can actually "burn" the paint and turn it yellow/brown.
 
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