Coolsaber57

iTrader: (22)

Hi guys,

So I was removing my pinstripe and almost the whole left side was easy as pie using the hairdryer method. But then I got to the right side. Basically the top part came off the whole length of the car, but the adhesive is still there for about 3/4ths of the car, so it looks retarded right now.

I used Goof-off and a rag to try and remove the adhesive, but I only got about 3-4" in like 15 minutes of work.

I have a cordless dremel and was thinking that I could get some kind of attachment for it for buffing, but I'm not sure if it would damage the paint or not. Yes I searched, but couldn't find anyone who had the adhesive problem as bad as I do.

So can I go the dremel attachment route? If so, what specific attachment should I buy?

sicivic89

iTrader: (58)

Try using the hairdryer some more. Heating up the adhesive a bit will make it come off easier. Also, try WD-40. It may or may not work better than the goof-off.

I wouldn't use the dremel on the paint. I think it wouldn't take much to damage the paint.

rxm6

iTrader: (5)

Maybe is just me, but Dremel

Personally, if it was my car, I would take the extra time with goof off. I've noticed, over the years, that doing things fast often yields a less-than-desirable result. Just my 2 pennies.

JSMax

iTrader: (13)

try the majic eraser or the mothers powerball for paint.
I would also stick with the goof-off or there's another adhesive remover called...goo Gone. Maybe try that as well.

good luck.

ROCKART

iTrader: (23)

yes. 3-4 inches in 15 minutes is about how long it took me.
and i dont know what condition your car is in, but you should generally be doing things the "right" way over the "fast" way (cleaning your engine bay is another prime example)

sciff5

iTrader: (1)

The dremel as you prob already know has lots of mandrels/attachments that you can get including small buffing pads, basically making it like a small buffer.

I would sure hope he wouldent be using the sanding wheels or cutting wheels on the paint.

phatboislim

iTrader: (27)

if its just the adhesive..use some acetone..i used it on mine and its fine...i STILL havent had time to wax it, and no issues with paint

rxm6

iTrader: (5)

HAHA, that's actually the first image that came into my head. But, I still stand by the doing it slow and well than doing it quick.

WhiteA32

iTrader: (20)

I used Claybar on my little brothers car.

hot_wax_tree

+1 spoken like a genius

Coolsaber57

iTrader: (22)

Wow, thanks for the responses guys, I appreciate it.

BTW, I was thinking of the little buffer attachment when I was referring to the dremel, there's no way in HELL I would touch my exterior with a sand or cutting wheel. I think I may try to get some goo gone next, but I noticed that it was real cloudy when I was using the goof-off, would that go away w/ a wash and wax?

Also, I've heard the term claybar before, what is that?

Husker Z

iTrader: (1)

Go get a 3M Stripe Off Wheel and use goo gone or 3M adhesive remover and your drill. Much easier.

Snypa

iTrader: (35)

take your time man and just do it properly. It will def be worth it in the end.

aNtHoNyNoZ

iTrader: (3)

took me hours to get that ugly pinstripe off....do it slow do it right no homo

Coolsaber57

iTrader: (22)

So just to confirm, using goo gone or goof off didn't mess up your paint at all, did it?

nsnrider

iTrader: (59)

these things are desighned for removing pinstripes, fairly easy to do. take your time.

Reality sucks

iTrader: (3)

hey man, go to your local paint supplier and get a rubber wheel, its a drill attatchment type, its for removing paint stripes and there glue. I have used them severl times without issue, and take them right off. I promise you.

nsnrider

iTrader: (59)

thats exactly what the 3m wheel is, as mentioned above.

Coolsaber57

iTrader: (22)

Would they have that thing at like advanced auto?