Pinstripes on cars...

[aznboi606]

I need an advice on how to remove the ugly pinstripes that dealers put on the side of cars. What is the easiest and safest way to remove pinstripes without damaging the paint??

 

[webby]

do not put a metal scraper on your car...but you get the idea. Heat will soften up the glue, and then it's just peeling it back.

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mp8AffM3ek

 

[aznboi606]

^thanks!

 

[07TLX]

Hopefully it's not painted on, cause if it is wet sanding is the only way to remove it

 

[MrsJrotax101]

that would suck

 

[Mr.McNip]

got mine taken off by the dealer haha
still had the warranty though

 

[MrsJrotax101]

If I remember correctly the dealership removed Robert's also (from his '07)
They were doing some work on the paint (from all the acid rain spots)...they were about to put them back on and he was like "NOoooooOOOOoo00000ooooOOOoooooooo!!!!"

 

[webby]

they were about to put them back on and he was like "NOoooooOOOOoo00000ooooOOOoooooooo!!!!"

 

[MrsJrotax101]

 

[JonnyRotten]

Pinstripes =

 

[07TLX]

that would suck

Yea tell me about it.. I have painted pinstripe but it has grown on me...

 

[12civic5speed]

i knoda like the pin stripes

 

[12civic5speed]

kinda

 

[MrsJrotax101]

They're kinda "cute" at first. Then they start to chip off. After that you remove them and you think "Wow, it looks really clean, why didn't I do this sooner?"

 

[12civic5speed]

how do they pin stripe the 12 civics mine does not have any on it it has weird body lines

 

[webby]

it's like a long sticker -

View: http://youtu.be/tsvPxuZg-Rk

 

[12civic5speed]

i have not seen a 12 civic with a pin stripe on it

 

[webby]

i have not seen a 12 civic with a pin stripe on it

http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/finally-got-around-to-taking-real-pictures.4842/
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/got-my-windows-tinted-what-do-you-think.5049/

 

[r18-power]

Ok I removed my pinstripes (finally lol) but I have some glue residue that didnt come off :/ I tried to remove it with wax but no luck... Anyone know how to remove this stuff? Its driving me crazy! It looks like scratches on the car

 

[Dragos]

Try some automotive bug / tar remover. It is made for the sticky stuff and safe for the paint and clear coat. Goo gone is another alternative but some people say it attacks the clear coat, in which case you need to repair that.