How do you guys do it? Ive read that the paint will faded underneath the pinstripe, is this true? Tell any expierence you have with this.
Pin Stripe Removal
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Actually the paint should be like new under the pin stripe, The exposed paint should be faded if any thing.. Try to heat it up with a hair dryer or heat gun and get an edge lifted with a razor blade, then use the hair dryer to soften the glue as you go, Then use some rubbing alcohol to remove any leftover glue. then buff the paint out, good luck.. 
or you can try hitting a deer and then convincing the body shop to do it for you, but i's try joel w's method first
if there's any residue left over from the pinstripe adhesive, you can also use a clay bar to remove it.
NO man, this is the right way to do it.................I just bought one of the pads ($8.00) and stuck it in a drill. The paint was brighter under the stripes so I just compounded that area by hand and blended it all, pretty easy really.
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YES! The thing that Rajunz is talking about is 3M #07499, "Eraser Wheel". I've used one and I can't believe how good it works.
i used one also when i put new ones on my truck. that thing works wonders, it takes it off real fast too!
Yes they work well, but be carefull to not apply to much pressure so it will not create heat and burn through your paint job..
so once i remove it with one of those cool wheels, ill be able to fade the paint in?? Im excited about this, does any local store carry this or is this something that needs to be special ordered?
Has anyone used this eraser pad on a standard drill?
It looks like you need the arbor (attachment) to use it?
It looks like you need the arbor (attachment) to use it?
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IMO - Power tools and 18+ year old single stage paint is not a good combination for the novice. If you screw up single stage paing, there is no turning back. I suggest you go to www.autogeek.net and search their forums on this topic. It's a great forum for auto detailing and will keep you out of trouble.
IMO - I'd start with a heat gun and work patiently. Ditch the eraser wheel idea. Once the pin stripe is removed go with an orbital buffer, a mild compound and an orange pad to blend the surface and balance the paint fade. Then finish up with a wax or polymer sealant.
IMO - I'd start with a heat gun and work patiently. Ditch the eraser wheel idea. Once the pin stripe is removed go with an orbital buffer, a mild compound and an orange pad to blend the surface and balance the paint fade. Then finish up with a wax or polymer sealant.
I tried the heat gone on one end for about 5 min on it and tried to peel that end with a razor blade but had no success. I really dont want to have a body shop do it for me unless that's the last resort.
Holy thread bumpage......
It works on a standard drill. The one we have at work someone cut 3 flat spots in it so it would work better in a 3-jaw chuck..
It works on a standard drill. The one we have at work someone cut 3 flat spots in it so it would work better in a 3-jaw chuck..
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Sounds good. Do I directly apply the eraser on the pin stripes without applying some sort of adhesive remover on them? Im just skeptical after I tried to remove those pesky stripes with a heat gun and their seems to be to dried up to be lifted up with a razor blade.
Just apply directly to the stripes, it just erases them off. It makes alot of dust (just like an eraser). I was worried too about burning the paint, but you would really have to hold it in one spot for a long time to build enough heat, it's nothing like a buffer and compound. It's really easy to do, my wife did it for me and she had no problems removing them, just get a stool and take your time.
Tried using a cordless standard drill with the eraser and it would not remove the pin stripes. Maybe I need a corded drill and put more pressure and take my time to remove the pin stripes.
It actually was scary at first since I thought that I already removed the paint but I just put some rubbing compound and it buff right out.
It actually was scary at first since I thought that I already removed the paint but I just put some rubbing compound and it buff right out.