PINSTRIPES..that look like SHITE - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Ghost88 · 10-17-2002, 05:04 PM

My 80 has some pretty nasty looking pinstriping (compelments of previous owner). They seem to be painted over the clear coat..then another clear coat was applied over it.

I have been asking around.."How do i remove these pinstripes?"

A few people have told me that i can get some sort of rubbing compound/light paint remover (?)...and buff them out.

My response to them was :"W.T.F?"

So..has anyone heard of using 'light paint remover' to get rid of painted pinstripes??

What other opttions do I have..??

Thx..

-joe-

climbermike · 10-17-2002, 07:01 PM

Best way to remove them?

Go wheeling in the woods!

BigFatIronPig · 10-17-2002, 09:23 PM

That light paint remover stuff sounds like crap to me...either do a "custom" repaint with rattle cans, or get a whole new paintjob from a shop.

Eskimo · 10-18-2002, 05:57 AM

they're thinking fo normal pinstripes, applied over the paint... you're going to have to remove the clearcoat, remove the stripes, then clearcoat again... not fun!

3M makes this really cool wheel that goes into a drill, (it looks like a giant pencil eraser on a stick) and works GREAT for removing pinstripes and stickers, but it won't burn through the clear...

Deep South Cruisers · 10-18-2002, 07:52 AM

I feel your pain, my 40 has 3 different width stripes in 2 colors

some painted some stick on.........who the hell puts gold stripes on a blue truck anyway

Mud Guppie · 10-18-2002, 09:34 AM

the 3m eraser wheel works great but the topcoat of clearcoat will surely be a problem. I'll asked my body guy today and see if he has an answer for you.

Sometime today my pinstripes are being removed off my 60 using the eraser wheel.

Ghost88 · 10-18-2002, 06:10 PM

Thanks for all the advice...I am definitely interested in this "3m Eraser Drill Bit". I would like to get a new paint job..just not right now $$$$$'s.

Where can i get one of these 3M Eraser bits???

Thx,
-Joe-

RHINO · 10-18-2002, 10:06 PM

eastwood company has them

fatfreddyscat · 10-22-2002, 01:51 AM

got insurance, problem solved if not try thinners.

10-17-2002, 05:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ghost88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14265 Location: Boston Posts: 10	PINSTRIPES..that look like SHITE My 80 has some pretty nasty looking pinstriping (compelments of previous owner). They seem to be painted over the clear coat..then another clear coat was applied over it. I have been asking around.."How do i remove these pinstripes?" A few people have told me that i can get some sort of rubbing compound/light paint remover (?)...and buff them out. My response to them was :"W.T.F?" So..has anyone heard of using 'light paint remover' to get rid of painted pinstripes?? What other opttions do I have..?? Thx.. -joe-

10-17-2002, 09:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigFatIronPig Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14338 Location: Marin Co.,CA Posts: 203	That light paint remover stuff sounds like crap to me...either do a "custom" repaint with rattle cans, or get a whole new paintjob from a shop. __________________ - Dave

10-18-2002, 05:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Eskimo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10429 Location: Danville, PA Posts: 4,456	they're thinking fo normal pinstripes, applied over the paint... you're going to have to remove the clearcoat, remove the stripes, then clearcoat again... not fun! 3M makes this really cool wheel that goes into a drill, (it looks like a giant pencil eraser on a stick) and works GREAT for removing pinstripes and stickers, but it won't burn through the clear... __________________ Rich Q. FJ-40 Cruggy - tuned 5.3/4WS rockwells/linked/ORI's/42's

10-18-2002, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mud Guppie Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4687 Location: Please turn up the heat!! B.C., Canada Posts: 193	the 3m eraser wheel works great but the topcoat of clearcoat will surely be a problem. I'll asked my body guy today and see if he has an answer for you. Sometime today my pinstripes are being removed off my 60 using the eraser wheel. __________________ steven@extremebends.com Cruiser Parts Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-18-2002, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
RHINO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2029 Location: phoenix az Posts: 1,601	eastwood company has them __________________ 75 BDJ55 get inline, you'll be fine.

10-17-2002, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
climbermike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4139 Location: Your momma's house Posts: 597	Best way to remove them? Go wheeling in the woods!

10-18-2002, 07:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Deep South Cruisers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3514 Location: Jasper, Alabama Posts: 5,543	I feel your pain, my 40 has 3 different width stripes in 2 colors some painted some stick on.........who the hell puts gold stripes on a blue truck anyway

10-18-2002, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ghost88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14265 Location: Boston Posts: 10	Thanks for all the advice...I am definitely interested in this "3m Eraser Drill Bit". I would like to get a new paint job..just not right now $$$$$'s. Where can i get one of these 3M Eraser bits??? Thx, -Joe-

10-22-2002, 01:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
fatfreddyscat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14441 Location: ozz Posts: 2	got insurance, problem solved if not try thinners.

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