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Stripe replacement

Posted By: busboy

Stripe replacement - 06/06/23 10:23 PM

The trunk stripes have been on my 72’ Swinger for around 15yrs, starting to unglue/lift in a few places, also just brittle from the sun. I’d like to replace them. Any tips for removing the old ones without paint damage? Also who is making a good replacement set? Thanks.
Posted By: Neil

Re: Stripe replacement - 06/06/23 10:57 PM

Hair dryer, or heat gun used carefully, to sotfen the adhesive up. Pull/roll the vinyl off slowly back over top of itself instead of straight up and off like you would with a band-aid.

New ones I would start here. https://www.performancecargraphics.com/Stripes_Lettering.htm
Posted By: TJP

Re: Stripe replacement - 06/07/23 02:32 AM

Originally Posted by Neil
Hair dryer, or heat gun used carefully, to sotfen the adhesive up. Pull/roll the vinyl off slowly back over top of itself instead of straight up and off like you would with a band-aid.

New ones I would start here. https://www.performancecargraphics.com/Stripes_Lettering.htm


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Posted By: busboy

Re: Stripe replacement - 06/07/23 04:10 PM

Thanks, mild heat sounds good, was not keen on any chemicals to risk damage to the paint! What would be best to remove any residual addhesive?
Posted By: moparx

Re: Stripe replacement - 06/07/23 04:55 PM

3M makes an adhesive remover that works pretty good.
there may be other brands out there that work better, but the 3M stuff is the only brand i have used a few times.
then there is that stuff called "goo gone". that works pretty good for common sticky labels like racing decals.
beer
Posted By: Neil

Re: Stripe replacement - 06/08/23 12:33 AM

Should be very little glue residue I'd think. Autobody wax and grease remover is safe for paint and should take care of it.

Before landing the new decal use a tack rag to clean the surface. Even the smallest dust/lint particles can telegraph thru the vinyl and once it's down your kinda stuck with them.
Posted By: TJP

Re: Stripe replacement - 06/08/23 01:22 AM

I've used the 3M stuff for years on multiple customers cars with no issue. Still it would be best to test first in an inconspicuous area . may want to rub the test area as you would the stripe area checking every so often. beer
Posted By: larrymopar360

Re: Stripe replacement - 06/08/23 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by busboy
Thanks, mild heat sounds good, was not keen on any chemicals to risk damage to the paint! What would be best to remove any residual addhesive?
Moparx is right, goo-gone is very good. WD40 also safe and effective
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