How-to: Pinstripe Removal *pics-56k* - Page 2

crappled · 11-05-2005, 04:01 PM

gel coat probably wouldn't be the best candidate for this. also, it's seen seawater since 1978.

it'd probably remove the stripes, but i deff would think the paint would come with it.
this 'eraser' works by friction, there is more friction from plastic stripes than with cleared paint... not too sure about your situation *shrug*

it'd probably take a good 3 hours to remove the stripes... it took maybe 10 min on my 4r.

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Flamedx4 · 11-05-2005, 05:09 PM

I think I'll try it. Can't hurt to try, somehow they have to come off. The other side was badly damaged - I've repaired the fiberglass but need to paint the whole boat. There is no paint on there, the yellow color is gelcoat, so if it doesn't hurt the gelcoat I'm good!
Thanks!

crappled · 11-05-2005, 05:13 PM

if you're going to have to repaint the whole thing... that spray that was posted a few posts ago is about $12 a can iirc. i just don't trust it on paint you want to stay nice looking.

mudhoney · 10-14-2008, 05:39 PM

so i recently picked up a 91 runner [good points are rebuilt engine3500miles,perfectly straight body and zero rust as it was sitting in a seattle garage most of its whole life kinda deal,and the total miles were only like 152xxx]and it is on the road to a long list of mods i wanna do....

one thing i wanna do right away is get rid of those gawd awful pinstripes!
so i read this post and went to napa and they gave me the astro smart eraser pad 400e instead of the 3m version apparently.
well the one they gave me doesnt have the mandrel or arbor thing that connects it to the drill....im angry as heck! i went all over town and i cant find one yet...i havent went back to napa cuz im feelin like they ripped me off cuz as i was leavin the guy says "see you soon" like he knows i dont have what i need..haha rude huh?

anyone know where to go other than napa/...if not ill bite it and walk back in there..sigh... a pic of the mandrel im talkin bout

algranger · 10-14-2008, 05:55 PM

great write up your runner looked really nasty withthose stripes but its nice and clean now good job

j-man · 10-14-2008, 06:55 PM

thx man - my stripes are drivin me bat - ill give it a try - thx.

TRDTACO · 10-15-2008, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lebniis

Man when I did mine it took me a couple days, but mostly because I would get bored..

I used a blow dryer, goo gone, a plastic paint scraper, and cleaned it up with some polish.. turned out awesome...

Second that Notion I used my wifes hair blow dryer and a strait razor took me a whole 45 mintues for each side and it looked awesome afterwards! But Congrats on your 4runner, looks great without the bling stripes. No Stripes=Cleaner looking Ride IMO

94yota05gto · 10-15-2008, 04:45 PM

looks a lot better with the gold off the side of the truck

11-05-2005, 05:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
Flamedx4 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: 100 miles offshore as much as possible, & Springfield Oregon USA Posts: 3,285	I think I'll try it. Can't hurt to try, somehow they have to come off. The other side was badly damaged - I've repaired the fiberglass but need to paint the whole boat. There is no paint on there, the yellow color is gelcoat, so if it doesn't hurt the gelcoat I'm good! Thanks! __________________ All my Yotas are gone. Stuff to sell: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...39#post1009839 -Phil

11-05-2005, 05:13 PM	#28 (permalink)
crappled Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: c'springs, co Posts: 282	if you're going to have to repaint the whole thing... that spray that was posted a few posts ago is about $12 a can iirc. i just don't trust it on paint you want to stay nice looking. __________________ -Jay New - *99 LTD Imperial Jade Mica* 4x4 Old -** 95 LTD Sherwood Green 4x4

10-14-2008, 05:39 PM	#29 (permalink)
mudhoney Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: puget sound ,wa Posts: 100	so i recently picked up a 91 runner [good points are rebuilt engine3500miles,perfectly straight body and zero rust as it was sitting in a seattle garage most of its whole life kinda deal,and the total miles were only like 152xxx]and it is on the road to a long list of mods i wanna do.... one thing i wanna do right away is get rid of those gawd awful pinstripes! so i read this post and went to napa and they gave me the astro smart eraser pad 400e instead of the 3m version apparently. well the one they gave me doesnt have the mandrel or arbor thing that connects it to the drill....im angry as heck! i went all over town and i cant find one yet...i havent went back to napa cuz im feelin like they ripped me off cuz as i was leavin the guy says "see you soon" like he knows i dont have what i need..haha rude huh? anyone know where to go other than napa/...if not ill bite it and walk back in there..sigh... a pic of the mandrel im talkin bout Attached Thumbnails __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPvv8pU68K8 91 sr5 4runner,rebuilt 3.0,4x4,all power options,sunroof,a340h,maxxis bighorns@ 31",lc coils,etc etc and more to do of course.

10-14-2008, 05:55 PM	#30 (permalink)
algranger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here in the PNW Posts: 3,264	great write up your runner looked really nasty withthose stripes but its nice and clean now good job __________________ . . . I said lie, for me lying under a process tree . . . .

10-14-2008, 06:55 PM	#31 (permalink)
j-man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Posts: 207	thx man - my stripes are drivin me bat - ill give it a try - thx. __________________ 2000 4Runner v6 sr5 4x4 5spd: Turbo'ed 99 4Runner v6 Sr5 4x4 5spd: Saw's / OME combo TrueTrac rear 98 4Runner V6 Sr5 4x4 5spd E-locker: Saws / OME combo... EEZI AWN Roof Tent 1.4m 97 4Runner V6 Sr5 4x4 Auto: Saws / OME combo TrueTrac rear 2003 Landcruiser 285 BFG At's and outback roofrack My Baja Trailer Build: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=179520 http://community.webshots.com/user/bajaroadtrain

10-15-2008, 04:45 PM	#33 (permalink)
94yota05gto Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 119	looks a lot better with the gold off the side of the truck __________________ 94 pickup 4x4 22re

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