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Old May 31, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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HELP!! Fugly pinstripe

Got some really ugly looking pinstripe things on the back of my HHR. How do you remove these? They look like tape


Old May 31, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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I hate when ugly pinstripes sneak up on you...

If its not cleared in, which it appears to be a sticker anyways, you can take a heatgun to it and gently peel it off. If its cleared, you willneed to sand it down a bit, peel it off, then buff it with rubbing compound to match the surrounding.
Old May 31, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Wait for some sunshine and a warm day. Get one edge started and They should lift off easily, just go slow and steady. Use rubbing alcohol to remove any glue residue.
Old May 31, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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I hope its not been clear coated
Old May 31, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Looks like a one piece printed decal. Probably 2mil 3M vinyl. Like TK said, "Wait for some sunshine and a warm day. Get one edge started and They should lift off easily, just go slow and steady.". Or you could use a hair dryer on low heat. Just don't hold it to close.
Old May 31, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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I suggest the hair dryer and a plastic razor blade if you can get some. Or if you use your fingernail you may be able to get a corner up and start pulling. But it's going to take some time that way. the plastic razor blade is probably the best way. Just be careful not to push too hard on the paint as it can definitely still scratch a little bit with the plastic razor blade.
Old May 31, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies
I hope its not been clear coated
I can see some very faith spots where there is evidence of lift along the edge of the decal... doubt its cleared
Old May 31, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Pulled off pretty easily. Cleaned off the glue residue with goof off. Thanks gentlemen
Old May 31, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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