Pin (or Pen) Stripe removale - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*87 GMC* · 11-23-2005, 10:57 PM

I want to remove the pin stripes on my 89 Chevy, its the one thin on top and one thicker one on the bottom blue ones, there not all in one piece if it matters. How do I go about removing these? I want to restripe it and Im good at striping but I dont know how to remove the old ones. Thanks

rollinlow · 11-23-2005, 11:17 PM

most of the time u can get ur fingernail under them and pull on them or you could use a razor blade if your very carful and a heat gun help a lot for both ways and when you get them off take some wax and grease remover to remove the residu or you might be able to get away with using rubbing alchol

70chevc10 · 11-24-2005, 01:28 AM

you can also try to get an eraser wheel. i used it on my car, and it worked pretty good. when i used it, anywhere that it went, it made the paint really dull, but that was because it took the wax off too. i put a coat of wax on and it took that away. if you want to be a little risky go get an enamel reduer for after you get the striping off, and use it before you wax over top. it will finish removing the residue. you just have to be careful not to use too much or else it could damage the paint.

Blue Beard · 11-24-2005, 08:55 AM

I was told by body shop guys that a hair dryer works.....have patience...

I used it with good results to remove those ugle 4x4 stickers....

Even had a lettering shop tell me they removed stickers like that.

subtle71 · 01-23-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 70chevc10

you can also try to get an eraser wheel. i used it on my car, and it worked pretty good. when i used it, anywhere that it went, it made the paint really dull, but that was because it took the wax off too. i put a coat of wax on and it took that away. if you want to be a little risky go get an enamel reduer for after you get the striping off, and use it before you wax over top. it will finish removing the residue. you just have to be careful not to use too much or else it could damage the paint.

87 GMC,
I agree with 70chevc10. On our company demo trucks, we change the graphics usually about every 12-18 months. I have used a 3M eraser wheel or "banana" wheel about times and it sure beats the finger nail or adhesive remover options. I picked mine up at the local NAPA. Be sure to read the instructions included and use a low speed drill.

Chevrolet4x4s · 02-02-2006, 08:29 PM

I wouldn't suggest using a heat gun(could damage the paint)I would stick with the hair drier

11-23-2005, 10:57 PM	#1
87 GMC Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 112	Pin (or Pen) Stripe removale I want to remove the pin stripes on my 89 Chevy, its the one thin on top and one thicker one on the bottom blue ones, there not all in one piece if it matters. How do I go about removing these? I want to restripe it and Im good at striping but I dont know how to remove the old ones. Thanks

11-23-2005, 11:17 PM	#2
rollinlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tn Posts: 206	Re: Pin (or Pen) Stripe removale most of the time u can get ur fingernail under them and pull on them or you could use a razor blade if your very carful and a heat gun help a lot for both ways and when you get them off take some wax and grease remover to remove the residu or you might be able to get away with using rubbing alchol

11-24-2005, 01:28 AM	#3
70chevc10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 535	Re: Pin (or Pen) Stripe removale you can also try to get an eraser wheel. i used it on my car, and it worked pretty good. when i used it, anywhere that it went, it made the paint really dull, but that was because it took the wax off too. i put a coat of wax on and it took that away. if you want to be a little risky go get an enamel reduer for after you get the striping off, and use it before you wax over top. it will finish removing the residue. you just have to be careful not to use too much or else it could damage the paint.

11-24-2005, 08:55 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Re: Pin (or Pen) Stripe removale I was told by body shop guys that a hair dryer works.....have patience... I used it with good results to remove those ugle 4x4 stickers.... Even had a lettering shop tell me they removed stickers like that. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-02-2006, 08:29 PM	#6
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Pin (or Pen) Stripe removale I wouldn't suggest using a heat gun(could damage the paint)I would stick with the hair drier __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327 Last edited by Chevrolet4x4s; 02-02-2006 at 08:30 PM.



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