Pin stripe adhesive removal
#1
Pin stripe adhesive removal
I finally got to removing the gay-looking dealer-installed pinstripes off the side of my white 99 yesterday. The car looks great without them, but I can't get the adhesive the pinstripes left behind off. I have used turtle wax bug and tar remover along with dishwashing and other detergents, but I can't really get all of the sticky stuff to budge. Does anybody have any suggestions that won't harm the clear coat?
Thanks.
Thanks.
#4
I too use Goo Gone. You can also use some RM-901, but keep it to a minimum, and wash it off afterwards. You'll also need to wax the area afterwards, as 901 and Goo Gone will take the wax away. Just use nice, soft cloth or paper towels, and a lot of rubbing. The glue will come off. Dont' wait too long to do it though, once the stripe is removed from the glue, the glue starts hardening up bad.
-Seth
-Seth
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You might think this is strange, but use a pencil eraser. The pink one.
Auto Body shops use a high speed device called an eraser to remove decals from cars. It's a disc shapped eraser that snaps on a dremmel tool. Works like a charm and will not harm the paint either.
Auto Body shops use a high speed device called an eraser to remove decals from cars. It's a disc shapped eraser that snaps on a dremmel tool. Works like a charm and will not harm the paint either.
#9
Originally posted by Pseudopods
I too use Goo Gone. You can also use some RM-901, but keep it to a minimum, and wash it off afterwards. You'll also need to wax the area afterwards, as 901 and Goo Gone will take the wax away. Just use nice, soft cloth or paper towels, and a lot of rubbing. The glue will come off. Dont' wait too long to do it though, once the stripe is removed from the glue, the glue starts hardening up bad.
-Seth
I too use Goo Gone. You can also use some RM-901, but keep it to a minimum, and wash it off afterwards. You'll also need to wax the area afterwards, as 901 and Goo Gone will take the wax away. Just use nice, soft cloth or paper towels, and a lot of rubbing. The glue will come off. Dont' wait too long to do it though, once the stripe is removed from the glue, the glue starts hardening up bad.
-Seth
Dave
#10
Originally posted by Dave Holmes
Goo Gone should work. with beige pin stripes. Good luck with it.
Dave
Goo Gone should work. with beige pin stripes. Good luck with it.
Dave
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#16
The Eastwood Co. makes a pinstripe eraser. It's round and mounts in an electric drill. I've never used it, so who knows if it works. http://www.eastwoodcompany.com/cgi-bin/sgsh0101.exe
3M makes an automotive adhesive remover, but you can only get it at an automotive paint supply store.
3M makes an automotive adhesive remover, but you can only get it at an automotive paint supply store.
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