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Old Oct 5, 2023 | 03:26 PM
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Dadgum racing stripes
Trying to get ready for some paint ALL SNOW WHITE. DOGGONE racing stripes won't come off. Heat has almost no effect. Any ideas? 91rs


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Old Oct 5, 2023 | 05:45 PM
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Are they vinyl stickers?
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Old Oct 5, 2023 | 09:56 PM
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There are assorted tools and chemicals fro removal of vinyl decals.

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Old Oct 6, 2023 | 09:31 AM
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From the look of it those are painted on. I can see the clear failing.
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Old Oct 7, 2023 | 09:44 AM
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If it's painted on that means I have to get a more aggressive sand paper than 220 grit to cut through it correct?
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Old Oct 10, 2023 | 06:47 AM
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Used the eraser for the pin stripes. And 220 and a harbor freight 5in orbital variable speed sander for the racing stripes.

Pin stripes about 5min
Painted racing stripes about 10-15min and the results are in the pics. Thx TGO
now , i have a question in the carb and/or "general engine "section if yall can help me with that.....
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