Any tips for removing pinstriping and smoking tail lights?
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From: Mounds View, Minnesota

I was wondering if there is a proper way to remove pinstriping since mine is slowly coming off, and if anyone has "smoked out" there tail lights because I am considering that as well.
If the pinstripe is tape, don't use a razor blade you will scratch the paint. Try a heat with heat gun or a hair blow dryer. Heat the strip up then pull to remove. Use an adhesive remover like DeSolve it for any remaining glue.
A good coat of wax would be a good idea after using the DeSolve it or equivalent adhesive remover.
The paint WILL be a different color where the pinstripe was. So..be forewarned!
A good coat of wax would be a good idea after using the DeSolve it or equivalent adhesive remover.
The paint WILL be a different color where the pinstripe was. So..be forewarned!
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From: Purgatory, Pennsylvania

I kinda like the smoked tail lights, but you will end up with a big problem like your pinstriping if your going to keep the car for years. Goes on easy, dont try to take it off.
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have you done the pinstriping yet if not stop! dont try the heat gun way easier and better way overall. go to discount auto get the 5in backing plate for a drill cover with a terry cloth attachment apply maguires scratch x (clearcoat safe) or 3m scratch remover also clearcoat safe. wash car (i keep it slightly wet just to keep a good piece of mind about not messing anything up) apply scratch x to drill plate slowly go over to spread scratch x then kick it up and apply light pressure not only will it remove the pin but also years of roadgrime bugs tar sap my paint looks brand new i can post some pics if you so chose but this is way easier and will make your entire car shine like she was new



