How do you safely remove painted pinstripes? (thankfully not on a Porsche)
07-25-2013, 04:10 PM
#1
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
How do you safely remove painted pinstripes? (thankfully not on a Porsche)
My bank employer has come into the possession of a 2012 Fiat 500, Metallic Brown with pink (!) pinstripes. To add insult to injury, there's a cartoonish "cupcake" caricature on the rear hatch (see attached). Both items are painted, not vinyl. I highly doubt these features would appeal to a broad market and I desparately wish to remove them before we attempt to sell the vehicle. I've seen the following suggestions out there:
- Easy-Off oven cleaner
- Mineral spirits
- Lacquer thinner
- Acetone
- Heavy compound
07-25-2013, 04:43 PM
#2
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Chicagoland Area
Posts: 26,141
Likes: 0
Received 5,416 Likes
on
2,519 Posts
No clue. Paint/stripe over them in a better color??
07-25-2013, 11:31 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
Here's a link to a 928 GTS where the owner successfully removed painted pinstripes with a Dremel tool and Meguiars Fine Cut Cleaner. Scroll down to see the pics, and he describes his procedure in the description:
http://928registry.org/1993-928/1993...EARLY-5111.htm
Hope this helps!
http://928registry.org/1993-928/1993...EARLY-5111.htm
Hope this helps!
07-27-2013, 09:45 AM
#4
Burning Brakes
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: London,UK / Florida US State- Dazed & Confused
Posts: 863
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
Decal Removal - use an Eraser Wheel (Wurth P/T # 058591) 3.5-inch x 5/8-inch eraser wheel fits on (a slow speed, 3,500) machine and will remove decals, pin striping or adhesive without harming the paint surface Install an arbor and attach to drill, before first use ‘roughen’ the wheel on a clean surface (i.e. workbench)
Do not leave on one area for extended period as this may cause paint burning due to friction heat, observe running direction (opposite to working direction) Painted pinstripes are usually sign painters enamel, to remove use mineral spirits on a towel and rub lightly. The stripe will start to be removed. Use mineral spirits sparingly and lightly rub the surface; otherwise there is a risk of marring the surface.
Clouding of the paint surface after removing decals -this is called moisture migration; (a cloudy residue) when moisture gets between the sticker and paint surface it will go to the place that offers the least resistance. Leave it out in the sun’s heat to dry it out or try a blow dryer on low heat in circular motions, or apply a little more heat, but be careful not to overheat the paint surface.
Do not leave on one area for extended period as this may cause paint burning due to friction heat, observe running direction (opposite to working direction) Painted pinstripes are usually sign painters enamel, to remove use mineral spirits on a towel and rub lightly. The stripe will start to be removed. Use mineral spirits sparingly and lightly rub the surface; otherwise there is a risk of marring the surface.
Clouding of the paint surface after removing decals -this is called moisture migration; (a cloudy residue) when moisture gets between the sticker and paint surface it will go to the place that offers the least resistance. Leave it out in the sun’s heat to dry it out or try a blow dryer on low heat in circular motions, or apply a little more heat, but be careful not to overheat the paint surface.
07-28-2013, 10:14 PM
#5
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Here's a link to a 928 GTS where the owner successfully removed painted pinstripes with a Dremel tool and Meguiars Fine Cut Cleaner. Scroll down to see the pics, and he describes his procedure in the description:
http://928registry.org/1993-928/1993...EARLY-5111.htm
Hope this helps!
http://928registry.org/1993-928/1993...EARLY-5111.htm
Hope this helps!
Decal Removal - use an Eraser Wheel (Wurth P/T # 058591) 3.5-inch x 5/8-inch eraser wheel fits on (a slow speed, 3,500) machine and will remove decals, pin striping or adhesive without harming the paint surface Install an arbor and attach to drill, before first use ‘roughen’ the wheel on a clean surface (i.e. workbench)
Do not leave on one area for extended period as this may cause paint burning due to friction heat, observe running direction (opposite to working direction) Painted pinstripes are usually sign painters enamel, to remove use mineral spirits on a towel and rub lightly. The stripe will start to be removed. Use mineral spirits sparingly and lightly rub the surface; otherwise there is a risk of marring the surface.
Clouding of the paint surface after removing decals -this is called moisture migration; (a cloudy residue) when moisture gets between the sticker and paint surface it will go to the place that offers the least resistance. Leave it out in the sun’s heat to dry it out or try a blow dryer on low heat in circular motions, or apply a little more heat, but be careful not to overheat the paint surface.
Do not leave on one area for extended period as this may cause paint burning due to friction heat, observe running direction (opposite to working direction) Painted pinstripes are usually sign painters enamel, to remove use mineral spirits on a towel and rub lightly. The stripe will start to be removed. Use mineral spirits sparingly and lightly rub the surface; otherwise there is a risk of marring the surface.
Clouding of the paint surface after removing decals -this is called moisture migration; (a cloudy residue) when moisture gets between the sticker and paint surface it will go to the place that offers the least resistance. Leave it out in the sun’s heat to dry it out or try a blow dryer on low heat in circular motions, or apply a little more heat, but be careful not to overheat the paint surface.
Plan A - After surveying the ladies in the office, most of them think it's "cute". As the vehicle itself probably appeals more to women than men, I think we'll give it a shot selling it as is. If the feedback is negative, we'll proceed with removal.
Thanks for your input!
