how to remove pinstrips?

DetailAddict · #1 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 12:24 PM

so i have the 4runner with pinstrips and want to remove them... I know heat gun would do the trick. but is there anything else I should know or try to speed up the process? It's going to take FOREVER for heat gun alone!

Leo

yukonon22 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 12:26 PM

Arnt pinstripes a paint?

DetailAddict · #3 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 12:29 PM

these are the one they stick onto the paint surface...

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Originally Posted by yukonon22

Arnt pinstripes a paint?

shiny · #4 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 12:35 PM

Can't you just peel them off? I had a car many years ago and I was able to remove them by peeling them off. Then polished the surface to cleanup. Did notice a a little difference in colour though after it was removed.

yukonon22 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 12:38 PM

Maybe just a blow dryer and peel them like shiny said. Finish off with some goo off and polish it up.

DetailAddict · #6 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 12:38 PM

this car is like a 98 or something... the pinstrips are ON the car...

So far heat gun is the best way, but I want something faster... even with heat gun, it breaks every 1/4 inch or so... So it's not like I can pickup one end and pull it off all the way down...

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Originally Posted by shiny

Can't you just peel them off? I had a car many years ago and I was able to remove them by peeling them off. Then polished the surface to cleanup. Did notice a a little difference in colour though after it was removed.