Is that a silver GS, Lmao! Im getting one soon in white and needed advice on removing pinstripes. Was looking at the silver too, can't go wrong with neutral colors when it comes to Lexus. Btw this comment is meaningless if that's not a GS, video was still helpful tho thanks!
@bpc23 Thank you on the Black Grand Cherokee but how do I know if the painted pinstripe is below or above the clearcoat ???.. And if the pinstripe is painted on howcome this process doesn't take the black underneath off to?? Thanks....
@crackermoves - I believe pinstripes are mostly above the clearcoat, since they're added by their owners, but, you should be able to tell by closely inspecting the pinstripe. Use a flashlight if necessary for good illumination to determine if the pinstripe is sitting on top of the clearcoat.
The product I used is a very, very light abrasive compound and diminishes with use to make a nicely polished surface and will not go through the clear into the paint below.
@bpc23 On the Black 2000 Grand Cherokee i believe the white pinstripe is from the factory as it's on most all of them & If i'm not mistaken under the clearcoat is the way it looks to me...:-)
@fluffstail Well, depending upon the model year of the car, I would start by trying WD-40, paint thinner, or acetone. Try them in that order, and of course, test them in an inconspicuous location. I've found that modern cars with clear coats aren't bothered by light application of the above solvents. Apply the solvents to a clean soft rag and gently rub away the pen mark. Follow up with a wash and wax of the area.
this method works great!! i removed dealer installed pin stripes off of a 2010' black tahoe. work slowly and use a new felt head every few feet of work. i used meguiars scratch X to blend the work, i did have some light clear coat scratches but was able to buff them out.
I just did this on my '86 BMW 325 today, and it worked AMAZINGLY well! I found that going at a few different angles can help a lot with really stubborn areas, and to those that are going to try it, you will go through several of the felt heads. I went through a pack of 6 just doing my 2 doors and a fender.
You need to use a light abrasive compound because this is what does the work. The Dremel tool bit I used was nonabrasive and I would suggest NOT using an abrasive tool bit because these will destroy the car's finish quicker than you can say "Oh crap!"
No, I'm not saying ANY light abrasive will work. Use a product made for automotive finishes and make sure it is at the very low end of the abrasive spectrum. You want to avoid damaging the car's finish.
Oven cleaner will not remove vinyl, will it?
rjhoody 5 days ago
3M makes an eraser wheel that will have that done in half the time
rjhoody 5 days ago
nwver had a problem with using easy off ovwn cleaner . 30 minutes and your done !
DIRTYDAG 1 month ago
your voice is so cool
Foreezybeezy1 4 months ago
This whole video is a "That's what she said" joke waiting to happen...
TrvrGrubb 5 months ago 2
Is that a silver GS, Lmao! Im getting one soon in white and needed advice on removing pinstripes. Was looking at the silver too, can't go wrong with neutral colors when it comes to Lexus. Btw this comment is meaningless if that's not a GS, video was still helpful tho thanks!
datazndood 9 months ago in playlist cars7
I have a BLACK Grand Cherokee.. Will this process scratch the paint ??(Teeth clenching)
crackermoves 1 year ago
@crackermoves - No, this process will not scratch the paint or clear coat.
bpc23 1 year ago
@bpc23 Thank you on the Black Grand Cherokee but how do I know if the painted pinstripe is below or above the clearcoat ???.. And if the pinstripe is painted on howcome this process doesn't take the black underneath off to?? Thanks....
crackermoves 1 year ago
@crackermoves - I believe pinstripes are mostly above the clearcoat, since they're added by their owners, but, you should be able to tell by closely inspecting the pinstripe. Use a flashlight if necessary for good illumination to determine if the pinstripe is sitting on top of the clearcoat.
The product I used is a very, very light abrasive compound and diminishes with use to make a nicely polished surface and will not go through the clear into the paint below.
bpc23 1 year ago
@bpc23 On the Black 2000 Grand Cherokee i believe the white pinstripe is from the factory as it's on most all of them & If i'm not mistaken under the clearcoat is the way it looks to me...:-)
crackermoves 1 year ago
@crackermoves - Ok, if the pinstripe came from the factory, then it is probably under the clearcoat and I afraid this method will not work.
bpc23 1 year ago
It's works great!
But seems like ALOT of work
If you have clear coat just get mineral spirts put it on a rag and wipe off
gotshirts2ink 1 year ago
@gotshirts2ink I agree, I've removed painted on pinstripes many times with only lacquer thinner and a towel, then followed up by polishing/buffing.
Tat2Dragons 3 months ago
Where are you located? I would pay you to remove the painted stripe off of my car
taj3r 1 year ago
Windsor, CT
bpc23 1 year ago
hey mate do you know ho to remove like felt pen some kid drew all over the car its perminant marker btw please answer thanks
fluffstail 1 year ago
@fluffstail Well, depending upon the model year of the car, I would start by trying WD-40, paint thinner, or acetone. Try them in that order, and of course, test them in an inconspicuous location. I've found that modern cars with clear coats aren't bothered by light application of the above solvents. Apply the solvents to a clean soft rag and gently rub away the pen mark. Follow up with a wash and wax of the area.
bpc23 1 year ago
this method works great!! i removed dealer installed pin stripes off of a 2010' black tahoe. work slowly and use a new felt head every few feet of work. i used meguiars scratch X to blend the work, i did have some light clear coat scratches but was able to buff them out.
thunder757 1 year ago
I just did this on my '86 BMW 325 today, and it worked AMAZINGLY well! I found that going at a few different angles can help a lot with really stubborn areas, and to those that are going to try it, you will go through several of the felt heads. I went through a pack of 6 just doing my 2 doors and a fender.
Eurospeed88 1 year ago
Thanks for shearing,ill try it.
blusmile1 1 year ago
too time consuming use eraserwheel
JDMxxSupraTT 1 year ago
Great method. I will try this also. Good to see a video like this helps save money and makes your car look good. :) thumbs up!
kyledichiera 2 years ago
Have you tried removing the pinstripe with just the dremel tool? Or do you have to use the compound?
randyredemption 2 years ago
You need to use a light abrasive compound because this is what does the work. The Dremel tool bit I used was nonabrasive and I would suggest NOT using an abrasive tool bit because these will destroy the car's finish quicker than you can say "Oh crap!"
bpc23 2 years ago
So you're saying any light abrasive would work.
randyredemption 2 years ago
No, I'm not saying ANY light abrasive will work. Use a product made for automotive finishes and make sure it is at the very low end of the abrasive spectrum. You want to avoid damaging the car's finish.
bpc23 2 years ago
good stuff
dubswagen 2 years ago