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Apr 29, 2023 | 11:59 PM

vetteJPJ

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Stripes

Anyone had to remove racing stripes from their Vette? Mine need replacing really bad.

Apr 30, 2023 | 08:49 AM

MNcorvetteC6

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Removing vinyl stripes is a chore at best and a nightmare if worse. It can surely test your patience and your attention to detail. Solvents are pretty much out because of prolonged contact with the paint and potential paint damage. Use a hair dryer to slowly heat the stripe and soften the adhesive. Once the adhesive begins to release enough pull the vinyl back slowly. Pick up a soft plastic bondo spreader at the auto parts store to help ‘scrape’ between the vinyl and the paint if it pulls off nicely. If the stripes are brittle or cracked this will prove to be a long process. Also, be careful if you use a heat gun rather than a hair dryer because you can overheat the paint and cause real damage. I hope things go well and this proves to be just some weekend attention to maintaining and detailing your vette.

Apr 30, 2023 | 10:35 AM

I30

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I had racing stripes that were brown in my seat. when I took a corner to fast.

Apr 30, 2023 | 10:53 AM

leebay

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Originally Posted by vetteJPJ

Anyone had to remove racing stripes from their Vette? Mine need replacing really bad.

A eraser wheel and a drill works well.

May 1, 2023 | 01:17 AM

vetteJPJ

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I've seen these on youtube. Some say that they damage the paint. Is there a certain brand you recommend?

May 1, 2023 | 01:20 AM

vetteJPJ

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I had racing stripes that were brown in my seat. when I took a corner to fast.

You're a funny guy.......

May 1, 2023 | 07:10 AM

wayback

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Hair dryer to warm the stripes. Then start to pull the stripes back . Pull away from the stripes, keeping the adhesive facing the car. Pull with steady pressure as someone keeps warming the stripe at the contact spot. Don’t stop until stripe is off or a line of adhesive will be left on the paint.
Rubbing alcohol can be used to remove any remaining adhesive without harm to the paint.

Google has videos showing how to remove stripes the correct way.

Say it’s a stripe on the hood of the car, you would pull like your backing away from the car bumper, not pulling towards the windshield from the bumper.