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Old May 4, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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My monte came with just a plain double white pinstripe that runs the length of the car on both sides. very common. i was wondering, is there any way to remove this without sending the entire car to a paint shop? i want to get rid of this pinstripe and get one that outlines the sheetmetal lines on the front fenders/doors and rear quarterpanels.
 
Old May 4, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Is the pinstripe tape ? if so you may try WD40 to soften the stripe up to remove..
 
Old May 4, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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nah, it's painted on, sadly. plus it's starting to fade out a little on the front fenders so it's not very attractive anymore either
 
Old May 4, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SSChevyFun
nah, it's painted on, sadly. plus it's starting to fade out a little on the front fenders so it's not very attractive anymore either
You may try rubbing compound , just don't rub to hard in one spot..
 
Old May 4, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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alright, ill take a shot with that before i wax it next.
 
Old May 4, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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If you know someone that details cars, it can be wet sanded and buffed off.
 
Old May 4, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AwesomeSS
If you know someone that details cars, it can be wet sanded and buffed off.
this could work if they didnt clear over the stripes...but im sure they didnt
 
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