Help removing and old pinstripe

CodyC21

CodyC21

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Hello everyone. I have a 2003 Nissan Frontier, and I'm having trouble removing the rest of my pinstripe. On the passenger side of my car I removed most of the pinstripe just alittle left on the fender and the door, not very visible. On the drive sideI still have a white stripe going for the fourth door to the headlight. When I got the car like 2 weeks ago there were two stripes a black and a white stripe. I peeled the black stripe off because it came right off and used and eraser. But I'm have trouble with the white stripe. I I used a credit card and goof off on the driver side bed and that worked. But on the passenger side it was already off probably faded I don't know. Sorry if this is alittle confusing..haha
 
3M makes a pinstripe removal wheel that mounts to a drill

It is not cheap...maybe $28

I used steam and a plastic razor blade to remove mine
 
Yeah I had the wheel it got my black pinstripe off but would get the white stripe. I got most of the white stripe with goof off and a credit card but just can get the rest
 
Yeah when I get home from work I'll post a couple l pictures
 
allenk4 said:
It's worth a try

Surprised the 3M wheel didn't work completely


Post some pictures, please
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How can I post a picture from my phone? Do I have to use photo bucket or something?
 
allenk4 said:
3M makes a pinstripe removal wheel that mounts to a drill



It is not cheap...maybe $28



I used steam and a plastic razor blade to remove mine
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That wheel is for auto body work. You wouldn't want to use that on paint or paint that you plan on polishing.


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CodyC21 said:
Hello everyone. I have a 2003 Nissan Frontier, and I'm having trouble removing the rest of my pinstripe. On the passenger side of my car I removed most of the pinstripe just alittle left on the fender and the door, not very visible. On the drive sideI still have a white stripe going for the fourth door to the headlight. When I got the car like 2 weeks ago there were two stripes a black and a white stripe. I peeled the black stripe off because it came right off and used and eraser. But I'm have trouble with the white stripe. I I used a credit card and goof off on the driver side bed and that worked. But on the passenger side it was already off probably faded I don't know. Sorry if this is alittle confusing..haha
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3m makes a adhesive remover. Spray and let soak for about 2 minutes. Then be gain to use a plastic razor blade to gently scrap the pin stripe off. You will need to re polish the area. If you don't have a plastic razor blade try clay. You will need to do several applications. BOL




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Ncs0816 said:
That wheel is for auto body work. You wouldn't want to use that on paint or paint that you plan on polishing.


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Never heard that, ever

Why would it.be OK for "auto body work" to remove a pinstripe, but not for a hobbyist to remove a pinstripe

I am confused, please tell us more
 
Clay will do Zero to a pinstripe, regardless of if it is painted on or vinyl
 
The 3M wheel works fine as does a plastic razor and a heat gun/hair dryer. Be sure to follow up with some adhesive remover to remove any left over glue. Then hit the area with a little polish and wax and you are done.
 
Ncs0816 said:
3m makes a adhesive remover. Spray and let soak for about 2 minutes. Then be gain to use a plastic razor blade to gently scrap the pin stripe off. You will need to re polish the area. If you don't have a plastic razor blade try clay. You will need to do several applications. BOL




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What type of spray?
 
I'm going to try heat gun and a plastic razor blade
 
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