![]() ![]() Depending on the pinstripe you need to remove and the condition of the car, an adhesive remover can remove anything left behind. Goo Gone – An adhesive remover is a very important part of the process to remove pinstripes as it will take away any adhesive residue that has been left on the paint.Make sure it is from a reliable brand and of good quality in order to avoid any mishaps when finishing your project. Wax – Use wax as a finishing touch up.It’s important that you use this device with care as if it is used incorrectly, it could result in damage to the car and the paint. This product will be attached to an electric drill and will allow you to remove anything that is stubbornly stuck on to the paint job without removing the paint underneath resulting in a costly repair. 3M Stripe Off Wheel – 3M Stripe Off Wheel is an electric drill attachment that was created to remove anything that is stuck onto the surface of your vehicle including pinstripes on car surfaces. ![]() This will allow the newly revealed area under the pinstripes to blend into the surrounding paint and create a seamless finish. Final Touch Ups – Once that unwanted pinstripe is removed for good, take some wax and show that area some love.Remove Residue – Once the vinyl is completely removed, remove the left behind adhesive residue with goo gone! The leftover adhesive will appear to melt away and leave you with a smooth finish without damaging the surface.When this occurs, feel free to hit that area with the heat gun until the area starts to loosen again and then resume the peeling process. This should start your peel and you should keep peeling until you hit a spot that becomes stubborn. Start to Peel – Use an old credit card or a similar tool and get under the edge of the vinyl.You should use the heat gun until you can feel the vinyl softening. Do not use the heat in one place for too long, but rather do sweeping motions over the pinstripes to start removal without damaging your car’s paint. Apply Heat – Choose a side that you wish to start peeling from and apply the heat from the hair dryer or heat gun directly to that area.No matter the type of wax that you select, make sure it is from a reliable brand and a good quality in order to avoid any mishaps when finishing your pinstripes car removal. I recommend the Wolfgang Concours Series Deep Gloss because it lasts longer than any other product that I’ve used and gives a finishing result that is comparable to that of a professional body shop. Wax – You will need a wax in order to touch up the affected area that needs some extra love after the pinstripes are removed. ![]() Depending on the pinstripes and the condition of the car, there might be a lot of extra residues and an adhesive remover can clean it right up, flawlessly.
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