Stripe removal?

[Small Block]

Vic and i have a 74 Duster that has the factory stripes on it but we will be replacing and putting on new ones. Any tips on removing the old ones? I've got a heat gun and a razor unit. Any other ideas?

 

[Demon_Jeff_71]

As far as anything I have ever heard about removing striping you are right down the alley with the heat gun. I have peeled them off with my hand or a rag to avoid scratching the paint with the razor but the blow dryer or heat gun usually seems to be the easiest.



Jeff

 

[clhyer]

Plastic razor? They are the easiest on paint. About the only other option that I know of is an "erasure wheel" that fits on a drill. They are not too cheap if you are only taking one set of strips off, though.
C

 

[Small Block]

It will be a total repaint so scratches are not a problem. I scraped off the Gold Duster emblems with ease but will need some sanding to finalize for paint. I can do the heat gun and razor before i do a total sand job.

 

[yellowdartdave]

Try oven cleaner if you are repainting.
For surfaces that you don't want to mess up, there is the heat gun/plastic sqeegee method. Laquer thinner or brake clean will take care of the residue.

 

[dentdelete]

About the only other option that I know of is an "erasure wheel" that fits on a drill. They are not too cheap if you are only taking one set of strips off, though.
C

These eraser wheels can be found at any NAPA store. They will take the stripe off without any damage to the paint OR METAL. Even if you are doing a compete repaint, nicks in the sheet metal will mean more work. This is the safest way to go

 

[Racerex1]

3m wood grain & stripe remover works great. I took the stripes off a few cars and they basically fell off with this stuff. Didn't even leave a mark on the paint. I have tried the others above and the heat gun comes in a distant 2nd.8)

 

[3404speed]

3Ms stuff works great. Used it in addition to adhesive remover after the stripe was off, left the paint perfect. Razor blade is the fast way, you may go through a few blades, buy the 100 pack and change as needed. I would use the razor if you're repainting.