removing the sticky crap under the pinstripes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67cst · 10-25-2004, 12:18 AM

sorry for another question guys, ive been flooding the board lately but what i want to know is right now im removing the awful blue pinstriping on my 71, i did the tailgate tonight just to test the grounds, i used a heat gun and that got the stripes off no problem but in spots there is still the adhesive. is there a cleaner that will remove this sticky stuff without harming paint?

thanks in advance,

Derek

Alexis · 10-25-2004, 12:25 AM

Goo-gone. It's some piss color looking stuff. It's extract from oranges. We took some bumper sticker off a buddys car and used the goo-gone to take off what glue was left from the stickers. Worked like a charm with some eldbow grease.

Budweis · 10-25-2004, 12:37 AM

ive used wd-40 sparingly many times and it works.

68w/sbc406 · 10-25-2004, 12:40 AM

might have a color difference from where its not faded

Bryan68custom · 10-25-2004, 12:43 AM

go to a paint supply store and buy (acryliclean) not sure on spelling but it will remove the glue without removing the paint.

djracer · 10-25-2004, 01:03 AM

wd40

67cst · 10-25-2004, 01:25 AM

wd40 wont hurt the paint? doesnt cause it to fade or look dull? the paint allready is kinda shi tty but i dont really want to make it worse

thanks for the ideas guys

ChebyCheyenne · 10-25-2004, 02:10 AM

bbq lighter fluid

djracer · 10-25-2004, 07:32 AM

wd40 won't hurt anything I use it for bug and tar remover

67cst · 10-25-2004, 10:19 AM

cool, thanks for all these ideas, ill have to give them a try tonight

Budweis · 10-25-2004, 12:14 PM

wd40 has never hurt paint on any of them ive used it on. i guess if paint is real chalky it could change the color a bit not sure. after your done you could buff it out to help blend it.

2wdBlazer · 10-25-2004, 01:14 PM

3M adhesive remover is what i use.

superfly68 · 10-25-2004, 02:25 PM

i used goo gone to take off everything from bumber stickers to emblems! good stuff! helps to heat it a little too.

Hook'em · 10-25-2004, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the tips. I have some inspection/registration stickers that left glue on the windows.

boraxman · 10-25-2004, 03:34 PM

I used a product called "Sticker Shock" that worked, from Pep Boys after trying just about everything else and I mean everything else.

This was for the big stickers that came on my Toyota.

67cst · 10-25-2004, 10:05 PM

hey guys, just got inside from removing some of the prinstriping, 2 hours later ive got the bottom stripe on passenger side done, so i guess about 6 hours to go, do a bit everyday after work, next weekend it should look a lot better, thanks for the ideas guys, i used brake cleaner it worked like a hot damn but then i ran out so i used wd40 and it had the same results just took a bit longer

70ChevyLongbed · 10-25-2004, 10:19 PM

It sounds like you are further along than considering this, but one of those air pinstripe eraser tools work great!

I got this one

from Eastwood.com to do the pinstripes that are all over my van. It works great and is super fast.

Good Luck.

67cst · 10-25-2004, 10:55 PM

jason-thanks for the heads up, i concidered those wheels but this paint is getting old and id hate to see the paint get ruined, ill keep poking away, ill get it done, kind of fun having something to do on the truck , i missed it when my dad and i finished my 67 i had nothing to tinker with

70ChevyLongbed · 10-25-2004, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cst

jason-thanks for the heads up, i concidered those wheels but this paint is getting old and id hate to see the paint get ruined, ill keep poking away, ill get it done, kind of fun having something to do on the truck , i missed it when my dad and i finished my 67 i had nothing to tinker with

I know what you mean, one small set of stripes can be fun.

I got the tool cuz this van had 27 pinstripes (with three different sizes) on each side, all the way from front to back... the back had them and the front hood had six more. I "NEEDED" that tool

68w/sbc406 · 10-25-2004, 11:30 PM

you would still be there with a heat gun and goo-be-gone

70ChevyLongbed · 10-25-2004, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68w/sbc406

you would still be there with a heat gun and goo-be-gone

No joke... the person who decided conversion vans need that much vinyl should be flogged.

SERE · 10-26-2004, 02:24 AM

If any of you do any painting. WD-40 is terrible on paint jobs. Silicone and paint don't mix. Fish eyes!!!! If you have anything in the garage you plan on painting and it has had wd-40 on it. To include bare metal. Use mineral spirits or thinner to wash it down. If you are preping a truck for paint you should put any brand dish washing soap in your wet sanding water. It will cut and remove any waxes or silicone (wd-40,armor-all, Ect....) that have been used on the surface. Most body shops will have no wd-40 anywhere near the prep area of the garage.

*Drop Top 71* · 10-26-2004, 03:58 AM

70chevylongbed got it, use a GUM WHEEL, that's what i used to mine! make sure you dont burn through your paint like i did though!!!

TsgtE662 · 10-26-2004, 10:09 AM

I've used Fingernail Polish remover before even on plastic stuff. I even have used it on the windshields of plastic models too.

10-25-2004, 12:18 AM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	removing the sticky crap under the pinstripes? sorry for another question guys, ive been flooding the board lately but what i want to know is right now im removing the awful blue pinstriping on my 71, i did the tailgate tonight just to test the grounds, i used a heat gun and that got the stripes off no problem but in spots there is still the adhesive. is there a cleaner that will remove this sticky stuff without harming paint? thanks in advance, Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-25-2004, 12:25 AM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Goo-gone. It's some piss color looking stuff. It's extract from oranges. We took some bumper sticker off a buddys car and used the goo-gone to take off what glue was left from the stickers. Worked like a charm with some eldbow grease. Attached Images Last edited by Alexis; 10-25-2004 at 12:28 AM.

10-25-2004, 12:37 AM	#3
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	ive used wd-40 sparingly many times and it works. __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

10-25-2004, 12:40 AM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	might have a color difference from where its not faded __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-25-2004, 12:43 AM	#5
Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	go to a paint supply store and buy (acryliclean) not sure on spelling but it will remove the glue without removing the paint. __________________ 2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does"

10-25-2004, 01:03 AM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	wd40 __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-25-2004, 01:25 AM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	wd40 wont hurt the paint? doesnt cause it to fade or look dull? the paint allready is kinda shi tty but i dont really want to make it worse thanks for the ideas guys __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-25-2004, 02:10 AM	#8
ChebyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 72	bbq lighter fluid __________________ Truck #1: 1972 Chevrolet K20 Cheyenne Custom Camper SB400, TH400, NP205 Truck #2 1967 Chevrolet C10 Custom Sport Truck 327 small journal, TH400

10-25-2004, 07:32 AM	#9
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	wd40 won't hurt anything I use it for bug and tar remover __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

10-25-2004, 10:19 AM	#10
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	cool, thanks for all these ideas, ill have to give them a try tonight __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-25-2004, 12:14 PM	#11
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	wd40 has never hurt paint on any of them ive used it on. i guess if paint is real chalky it could change the color a bit not sure. after your done you could buff it out to help blend it. __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

10-25-2004, 01:14 PM	#12
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	3M adhesive remover is what i use. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

10-25-2004, 02:25 PM	#13
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	i used goo gone to take off everything from bumber stickers to emblems! good stuff! helps to heat it a little too. __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

10-25-2004, 03:05 PM	#14
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Thanks for the tips. I have some inspection/registration stickers that left glue on the windows. __________________ Hook'em

10-25-2004, 03:34 PM	#15
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	I used a product called "Sticker Shock" that worked, from Pep Boys after trying just about everything else and I mean everything else. This was for the big stickers that came on my Toyota. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351



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10-25-2004, 10:05 PM	#16
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	hey guys, just got inside from removing some of the prinstriping, 2 hours later ive got the bottom stripe on passenger side done, so i guess about 6 hours to go, do a bit everyday after work, next weekend it should look a lot better, thanks for the ideas guys, i used brake cleaner it worked like a hot damn but then i ran out so i used wd40 and it had the same results just took a bit longer __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-25-2004, 10:19 PM	#17
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	It sounds like you are further along than considering this, but one of those air pinstripe eraser tools work great! I got this one from Eastwood.com to do the pinstripes that are all over my van. It works great and is super fast. Good Luck. __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

10-25-2004, 10:55 PM	#18
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	jason-thanks for the heads up, i concidered those wheels but this paint is getting old and id hate to see the paint get ruined, ill keep poking away, ill get it done, kind of fun having something to do on the truck , i missed it when my dad and i finished my 67 i had nothing to tinker with __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-25-2004, 11:30 PM	#20
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	you would still be there with a heat gun and goo-be-gone __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-26-2004, 02:24 AM	#22
SERE "AIRBORNE" Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 60	If any of you do any painting. WD-40 is terrible on paint jobs. Silicone and paint don't mix. Fish eyes!!!! If you have anything in the garage you plan on painting and it has had wd-40 on it. To include bare metal. Use mineral spirits or thinner to wash it down. If you are preping a truck for paint you should put any brand dish washing soap in your wet sanding water. It will cut and remove any waxes or silicone (wd-40,armor-all, Ect....) that have been used on the surface. Most body shops will have no wd-40 anywhere near the prep area of the garage. __________________ 69 GMC 2500 4X4 long stepside 454 BB

10-26-2004, 03:58 AM	#23
Drop Top 71 I don't get the hint that banned means banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Where the Bomb Dank Grows Posts: 43	70chevylongbed got it, use a GUM WHEEL, that's what i used to mine! make sure you dont burn through your paint like i did though!!!

10-26-2004, 10:09 AM	#24
TsgtE662 2A674 Tank Rat Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Posts: 626	I've used Fingernail Polish remover before even on plastic stuff. I even have used it on the windshields of plastic models too. __________________ '92 GMC Sierra, Sportside, 2wd, 350, Black '92 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4 x 4, Blue USAFR = 2A674 = Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance i.e. Tank Rat

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