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Pin Stripe Removal from sidecovers/tail-piece

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I have managed to sand all the rusty parts off my tank, including the pin-striping....
However...the side covers and tail-piece...I know there is an easier way to remove the pinstriping...any hints...??
Thanks!:-D
 
Pin-striping from the factory has a clearcoat over it, this needs to be removed first.

Dink
 
So, how then? Most paint strippers will reak havoc on plastic parts from what I hear.
 
You can purchase special "plastic parts" paintstrippers.
If you gently "crack" the clearcoat on the pinstriping, you can then use a razor blade or a fine scraper to lift them off in pieces.
I personally would simply use a sanding block, as the pinstriping is raised from the paint surface, it will tend to come off first. So a little care and it will be fine. Admittedly this is assuming you are stripping the parts back to "bare".

Dink
 
I am stripping them to bare, however, I dont want to deform the plastic...
I'll look in Home Depot for the plastic removal, as well as the local auto parts store...
I just want to do it in the easiest way possible....and best... ;)
 
Do as dink has suggested to break the clear seal. Then try using a hair dryer to warm the stiping up. When it heats up the tape will wrinkle as the glue softens. I have used this method on cars, but the striping needs to be plastic based. I'm not sure if yours are paper or plastic/vinyl based.
Give it a try.
 
I used to sell that 3m product like hotcakes to body shops when I sold paint equipment. They are basically an "eraser" that rubs the decals and striping off. It also removes most, if not all glue residue. I would use a razor blade along the edges to crack the clearcoat. Then this product will work great. They also make one for use in a high speed drill.
 
I removed the stripes from my tailpiece and seat rails with a hair-dryer, razor, and a plastic safe adhesive remover. Slow, but works.
 
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