how do you remove vinyl stripes?
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how do you remove vinyl stripes? i had my side flags on for a while now, now i want a new look, how do i go about removing the side flags without messing up the paint job? would you use a heat gun?? 
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^^ thanx
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i found this site, im going to try this if it doesn't do the trick i'll use the heat gun
http://isymbolz.blogspot.com/2005/11...phics-and.html
i found this site, im going to try this if it doesn't do the trick i'll use the heat gun
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I like them too. I had some trouble getting the old blackbird stripes off my car. They were on way too long, and all the goo gone, lighter fluid, and adhesive remover in the world wouldn't help me. I grabbed a heat lamp and sat it on the stripes for a good 10-15 minutes and then slowly peeled away and moved the light to the next area. That way the next spot was ready by the time I got to it.
Go slooooow, if you rush it you can leave some crap behind
Go slooooow, if you rush it you can leave some crap behind
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now theres an idea 
thats what im scared of, removing it and leaving all kinds of crap behind, i really do wonder if its worth removing them or just leave them on... i just want a new look
I like them too. I had some trouble getting the old blackbird stripes off my car. They were on way too long, and all the goo gone, lighter fluid, and adhesive remover in the world wouldn't help me. I grabbed a heat lamp and sat it on the stripes for a good 10-15 minutes and then slowly peeled away and moved the light to the next area. That way the next spot was ready by the time I got to it.
Go slooooow, if you rush it you can leave some crap behind
Go slooooow, if you rush it you can leave some crap behind
Mine were on for I'm guessing 1 1/2 - 2 years, and mine came off no problem. The only thing that could be left behind is residue which WILL come off with goo gone/lighter lfuid. As long as you go really slow as you pull them off when their nice and warm you shouldn't have a problem.
I have removed vinyl many times and used a blow dryer and goo gone. Works everytime. I also recommend you use some rubbing compund after you remove all of the adhesive residue and then wax the area to get the paint to look good. Let me know if you need help.
Flat black side flags would look pretty sweet.
Flat black side flags would look pretty sweet.
Last edited by The Guz; Feb 3, 2009 at 08:15 PM.
There could be, when I took my blackbird stripes off (since it's the hood) the paint was different, but I was putting new stripes on anyway. The lower part of his door should be fine though.
ya that's what im thinking. if it was a decal on the top of the hood or something i could see a color difference but on the lower sides i think it will be fine as well.
