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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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"Little Help"

I have a 87 Z-28 with All original stripes, not the Iroc-Z ones.

The Stock Z-28 ones...

My question is: How & What is the best way to remove these stripes.

Figure their 27 years old & probably hard to get off.
I don't care if the paint peels off, cause i'm re-painting the car.

Thanks for any input.

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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 05:25 PM
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I used a heat gun,no problem.Just don't over heat or it will come off in small pieces.
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 05:29 AM
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Re: "Little Help"

There are pinstripe removal wheels you can get from body shop supply stores. Attaches to drill .
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 07:52 AM
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Be careful with the heat gun not to burn the paint. Maybe start with a hair dryer and see if that works.
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Re: "Little Help"

Thanks for the help guys.
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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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Update as of today: Heat Gun, Plastic Razor & Goof Off (for the glue)


WORKED OUT GREAT.
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