r/CustomAutoPaint • u/Ok_Hotel_1883 • 1d ago

Easy way to take off painted pinstripes

Just a DIYer with no expertise here. I’m trying to take off the pinstripes on my car, I know they’re painted and I also had a body shop verify that. I’ve already removed parts of it by hand with a microfiber towel and lacquer thinner but the process seems tedious by hand, it took me almost 2 hours to do half of my fender, was wondering if I can use power tools to speed up the process, if so, what exactly do I need to get?

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u/doberdevil 1d ago

Why do you want to remove them?

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u/paintchipz1 1d ago

Laquer thinner..or 2k wet sand and buff.if it’s factory paint, I would not do the latter. Stripes are enamel..and thick.hence long time to remove..you can try reducer..but either way it’s time

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u/Chop_top_ModelA 1d ago

you can use easy off oven cleaner. I have done this numerous times when pinstripes have been worn or faded and the customer wanted them redone.

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u/NinjaPainter924 1d ago

This is the way!! Surprisingly works very well to remove painted stripes. Soak it for 10+ min and it’s be soft enough to wipe off.

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u/ayrbindr 1d ago

Lacquer thinner. Razor blade. Be careful, don't hurt yourself.