how do I remove racing stripes?
08-11-2007, 01:47 PM
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how do I remove racing stripes? Hey guys,
I need to replace my vinyl racing stripes because they are getting seriously faded and I am moving at a SNAILS pace trying to get these things off. By the looks of it I'm gonna be here for a week. Short of using a hairdryer, is there any good way to do this?
-Ryan
I need to replace my vinyl racing stripes because they are getting seriously faded and I am moving at a SNAILS pace trying to get these things off. By the looks of it I'm gonna be here for a week. Short of using a hairdryer, is there any good way to do this?
-Ryan
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drench it in "Goo-Gone" NOT Goof-off. It will take a rather long while but if youre out in the sun and using Goo Gone it will take less time. That stuff makes the stickiness come right off.
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Originally Posted by Shamson5.7
drench it in "Goo-Gone" NOT Goof-off. It will take a rather long while but if youre out in the sun and using Goo Gone it will take less time. That stuff makes the stickiness come right off.
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Originally Posted by SHINER
Isnt any "Goo" product a solvent, and therefore bad for the clearcoat?
Honestly Ive used it for MANY projects on my cars over the years. Old stripes, side cladding on my Grand Am, nasty tree sap, numerous different deal badges. Never have had a problem. I wash the car thoroughly after Im done (but no rush it wont eat the paint) and throw a fresh coat of wax and its as if it was never there.
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Put the car in the sun for a bit then take a hair dryer to the vinyl, leading an inch or so.
Pull back on the vinyl not away.
If it's breaking into small pieces you didn't heat it enough.
If you need to use a razor blade to start you can, but razor + paint = no bueno.
Use a credit card-type plastic (maybe an old gift card) to help with trouble areas.
The sticky mess that's left over can be taken care of with mineral spirits.
This is the method I used on my uncle's Blazer before it was painted.
Worked like a charm.
Pull back on the vinyl not away.
If it's breaking into small pieces you didn't heat it enough.
If you need to use a razor blade to start you can, but razor + paint = no bueno.
Use a credit card-type plastic (maybe an old gift card) to help with trouble areas.
The sticky mess that's left over can be taken care of with mineral spirits.
This is the method I used on my uncle's Blazer before it was painted.
Worked like a charm.
