Pinstripe removal

[Davies31]

Anyone know the best way to remove pinstripes.

I have bought an E30 in Lachs Silver and it has a black pinstripe down both sides, but it has been on some time and is missing in patches, creating an untidy broken line appearance.

I have removed some of the pinstriping. The black vinyl comes of easily when picked with a razor blade. The problem lies in removing the adhesive line underneath.

I have tried boiling water.
I have tried WD40
I have tried White spirit.

Any ideas or tips borne of experience most gratefully appreciated.

Jim

[threelander]

hot water worked for me or a hair dryer on hot but it is something that can,t be rushed needs patience mate

[m8782538]

Ispropyl Alcohol should do the trick, use sparingly with a clean cloth. Or can try Bug and tar remover but remember you need to wash and polish, wax aftewards.

[Ranchero]

Lighter fluid and patience.

[Davies31]

Will the Isopropyl Alcohol or the lighter fluid damage the clearcoat or the paint finish in any way. I appreciate it will remove any wax finish already on the car.

Do they need any diluting before applying?

Will there be any further damage?

[m8782538]

shouldn't damage to lacquer at all, Isoproyl Alcohol is what you prep bodywork with for paint, It just cleans the surface. one the sticky stuff is off, i would give the whole car a good polish and a couple of coats of wax anyway.

[badassyas]

Google "caramel wheel" bought for about a fiver... Put it on your drill and the pinstripe will be off in no time without damage to the paintwork.

[m8782538]

caramel/ toffee wheels do work but if you apply too much pressure it has the opposite effect, it makes a bigger mess.

[Davies31]

Caramel Wheel??

[Ranchero]

Lighter fluid wont harm the paintwork. Just apply neat to a rag and get rubbing.

[mikehoddy]

'sticky stuff' remover from halfords - bloody dood stuff when removing sticky adhesive residue

[vendetta]

Heat gun used gently