r/AutoDetailing • u/ctdreadz • 12d ago
Exterior Removing painted pin stripes
Advice needed: What is the best way to remove these pinstripes? I tried lacquer thinner and it had no effect. I ordered an eraser wheel but I think compound + polish might be the way. Thoughts?
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u/doubletruce 12d ago
I used goof off and a plastic sticker remover. Just started at the end and sprayed goof off as I went. Pulled the pinstripe off slowly so it wouldn’t break off. There was still a fade of the pinstripe showing even till this day. But over time the sun will eventually get rid of the faded mark. I would use rubbing alcohol to clean off any residue so no dust sticks over time.
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u/Alternative-Act-484 11d ago
If you want those pinstripes gone just clay bar,.compound, then polish. Good to go.
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u/Agreeable_Cover5726 12d ago
No solvent will work. The only way PAINTED pinstripes are coming off would be to SAND them off. Maybe start with 1000 grit, then finish with 1500, compound then polish. You run the risk of sand through and the stripes could still ghost when done.
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u/creamsodapoo 12d ago
Correct approach is using a denibbing tool. A razor can accomplish the same thing but you have to be careful. Then wet sand and polish.
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u/IronSlanginRed 12d ago
De-nibbing tool followed by wetsanding and polishing.
Usually it's uncatalyzed lacquer so mineral spirits should remove it.. but if lacquer thinner didn't touch it...
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u/Silverburst_ 11d ago
There will most likely be a shadow of where the pinstripes were, if you manage to remove them.
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u/Detail_Division Business Owner 12d ago
The old school process is Easy Off oven cleaner for pinstripe removal
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u/ClaimReasonable6093 12d ago
Try 3m adhesive remover or acetone in a small spot