So, I have the eraser to remove the stripes and it works ok, but it takes forever! Is there any type of liquid that I can put on the stripes to make them bubble up like paint stripper does and then scrape it off?

I know to not put stripper on the stripes, I'm just using that as an example.

The stripes are very very thin and brittle and will not pull off but in small pieces at one time.

I have used adhesive remover, the eraser and drill, plastic razor blades, WD40, elbow grease and nothing is easy about any of it. I figured it would take a while but this is crazy. There HAS to be an easier way.

Any thoughts?

I have a detailer to buff out the truck when I'm done, but I'd like to do this quicker.

TIA

 

Try a heat gun and those plastic razor blades with the WD40 to help them slide easily?

 

I have but the stripes are so thin, you can only pull off small chips - like dime size! This is going to take forever this way. The eraser works best but it's slow as hell too.

I read somewhere that label remover works but I'm not sure if it damages paint. Label remover can be bought at homebrew shops to take off bottle labels... I think I'll stop by one of these shops tomorrow to see if I can pick some up and try it.

Removing these stripes suck!

 

Maybe try laquer thinner only on top of the stripes to help"SOFTEN" them up

 

I've found this: http://www.signwarehouse.com/FL-RE-p...YLOFF-8OZ.html

Not sure about it, but it's worth a try I suppose.

 

I personally think the stripes look good but the side ones got to go. Im thinking about putting stripes on but 10'' wide ones

 

I'm blacking out the truck, so naturally the stripes have to go!

 

I second the WD40 + Heat method. I've done this before with good results. First of all, IMO, don't risk the paint using some kind of specialized solvent based stripper or abrasive product (use as last resort) -especially when you have to leave the stripper on for a seemingly lengthy period of time on your paint to work.-Scary!

Using readily available household products, I sprayed a section of the pinstriping with WD40, then heated it using the wife's hair dryer until the adhesive was softened up by the heat. Wiped clean with cotton terry cloth. Kept the area lubricated with WD40 as I continued to make several passes to wipe the adhesive off. Wash car thoroughly.

You will be tempted to use your fingernail to assist removal- don't do it! Also, work in sections at a time.

 

I don't have any issues removing the adhesive. It's the stripes themselves, that are a pain to get off. The adhesive is easy, but you have to get the vinyl off in order to get to the adhesive, then it'd be easy.

 

Try this. It is made for scrapbooking. used to remove stickers and sticker residue.
http://shop.scrapbooks.com/ud-00110.html

 

Same stuff at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/UN-DU-Adhesive.../dp/B000Q5XP38

 

heat the whole thing up slowly and keep heating it as you pull that is how I did my pinstripes. You do have to worry about discoloring since the paint under the strips haven't faded like the rest of the paint has.