Vinyl/Chrome car decal or stripe removal...

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Originally posted by: rhino78
Date: January 09, 2015 at 12:54 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

Does anyone have any experience with removing car strips? I have a mini cooper and got chrome stripes put on them. Unfortunately, the quality was poor and after a year and a half, they are fading and chipping. I want to remove them but not sure how. Any help???
OR, I can keep the old stripes and order Hot Toys Starlord.
I really want new stripes though.
 
Originally posted by: Jak
Date: January 09, 2015 at 01:10 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

I'm pretty sure car keys will help you remove that unwanted paint....
 
Originally posted by: 7time
Date: January 09, 2015 at 01:26 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

If it is a vinyl "wrap" style stripe you should be able to peel it off. I've done several removals and they always just peel off. If worse comes to worse and your having difficulty, use a blow dryer or heat gun to slightly warm the adhesive that is holding the sticker to the car. The painted area should be completely cleaned (clay bar,buffer,cleaner wax) once removed to ensure no adhesive was left behind.
 
Originally posted by: rhino78
Date: January 09, 2015 at 01:36 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

7time said:
If it is a vinyl "wrap" style stripe you should be able to peel it off. I've done several removals and they always just peel off. If worse comes to worse and your having difficulty, use a blow dryer or heat gun to slightly warm the adhesive that is holding the sticker to the car. The painted area should be completely cleaned (clay bar,buffer,cleaner wax) once removed to ensure no adhesive was left behind.
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Must not be vinyl, or good vinyl. The stripes are literally flaking off, not peeling. I haven't tried the dryer yet though.
i heard there was an erase wheel method, idk though.
 
Originally posted by: renjr84
Date: January 09, 2015 at 01:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

rhino78 said:
Must not be vinyl, or good vinyl. The stripes are literally flaking off, not peeling. I haven't tried the dryer yet though.
i heard there was an erase wheel method, idk though.
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or the fact u put chrome stripes on a mini cooper that u drive to work listening to talk radio correct?
 
Originally posted by: rhino78
Date: January 09, 2015 at 02:25 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

renjr84 said:
or the fact u put chrome stripes on a mini cooper that u drive to work listening to talk radio correct?
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Not all talk radio, and I have the chrome package on the mini, therefore, the chrome strips looked boss. I have siriusxm, so I listen to a litany of programming including talk radio, i.e. Ellis, comedy central, ESPN, etc.
 
Originally posted by: Cootersaurous
Date: January 09, 2015 at 03:04 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

Heat gun works the best for me and there is also these rubber erasers that you can get for your electric drill and they work pretty good especially when used in conjunction with the heat gun.
 
Originally posted by: renjr84
Date: January 09, 2015 at 03:19 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

Cootersaurous said:
Heat gun works the best for me and there is also these rubber erasers that you can get for your electric drill and they work pretty good especially when used in conjunction with the heat gun.
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GTFO
u know u just rip off the side of the car with ur big arms
 
Originally posted by: Tgilb2007
Date: January 09, 2015 at 07:23 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

Are they the racing stripes? Or chrome trim around windows / door frames, etc?
Pics might help, could give a better idea how to remove them.
 
Originally posted by: rhino78
Date: January 09, 2015 at 11:25 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

Tgilb2007 said:
Are they the racing stripes? Or chrome trim around windows / door frames, etc?
Pics might help, could give a better idea how to remove them.
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They're bonnet/hood stripes in chrome and a chrome strip on the side thst says Mini. Dont have pix. I can get some tomorrow. They are flaking off, not peeling.
 
Originally posted by: renjr84
Date: January 10, 2015 at 09:49 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

rhino78 said:
They're bonnet/hood stripes in chrome and a chrome strip on the side thst says Mini. Dont have pix. I can get some tomorrow. They are flaking off, not peeling.
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well if they are flaking
 
Originally posted by: Tgilb2007
Date: January 10, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

rhino78 said:
They're bonnet/hood stripes in chrome and a chrome strip on the side thst says Mini. Dont have pix. I can get some tomorrow. They are flaking off, not peeling.
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The side chrome parts, may just come off with some fishing wire, and then use some goo-gone to clean off any residue. After that, wash, clay bar, and wax the car down, it'll look like it was never there.
As for the hood, not sure.
 
Originally posted by: grumble
Date: January 10, 2015 at 01:21 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

Surely removing the racing stripes will slow the car down though?
 
Originally posted by: Cootersaurous
Date: January 10, 2015 at 02:27 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

renjr84 said:
GTFO
u know u just rip off the side of the car with ur big arms
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I cant get a good grip from all the baby oil I lather myself up with.
 
Originally posted by: rhino78
Date: January 10, 2015 at 08:47 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

Tgilb2007 said:
The side chrome parts, may just come off with some fishing wire, and then use some goo-gone to clean off any residue. After that, wash, clay bar, and wax the car down, it'll look like it was never there.
As for the hood, not sure.
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Fishing wire?
 
Originally posted by: Tgilb2007
Date: January 11, 2015 at 08:36 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

rhino78 said:
Fishing wire?
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Yup. Its really thin, but also can sustain some weight / pressure. Also doesn't cause a ton of damage to the paint under what you're removing. I've used it a few times to remove badges from cars before.
 
Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: January 12, 2015 at 02:24 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

7time said:
If it is a vinyl "wrap" style stripe you should be able to peel it off. I've done several removals and they always just peel off. If worse comes to worse and your having difficulty, use a blow dryer or heat gun to slightly warm the adhesive that is holding the sticker to the car. The painted area should be completely cleaned (clay bar,buffer,cleaner wax) once removed to ensure no adhesive was left behind.
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Tgilb2007 said:
The side chrome parts, may just come off with some fishing wire, and then use some goo-gone to clean off any residue. After that, wash, clay bar, and wax the car down, it'll look like it was never there.
As for the hood, not sure.
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^Combo these two if it's held on by a adhesive tape, like 3M. I used a hairdryer to heat up the tape and then followed with a fishing wire down the length of the tape--went through like a hot knife through butter. Afterward, I took a sponge with Goo Gone and picked up all the adhesive that was still stuck to the car. Followed by, as 7time said, a washing, claybar, buffing, wax. Looks like nothing was ever there.
 
Originally posted by: Maxiroll
Date: August 04, 2015 at 09:51 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

rhino78 said:
Does anyone have any experience with removing car strips? I have a mini cooper and got chrome stripes put on them. Unfortunately, the quality was poor and after a year and a half, they are fading and chipping. I want to remove them but not sure how. Any help???
OR, I can keep the old stripes and order Hot Toys Starlord.
I really want new stripes though.
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There is no problem with removing car strips. You'd better to find relible company - car removal yard, they are usually so called.
I had an experience with one Sydney company - auswidecarremovals.com.au
 
Originally posted by: rhino78
Date: August 04, 2015 at 09:54 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

Maxiroll said:
There is no problem with removing car strips. You'd better to find relible company - car removal yard, they are usually so called.
I had an experience with one Sydney company - auswidecarremovals.com.au
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Thanks. I removed them with an erase wheel and but worked.
 
Originally posted by: LighthouseKeeper
Date: August 06, 2015 at 10:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/vinyl-chrome-car-decal-or-stripe-removal.65112/

rhino78 said:
Thanks. I removed them with an erase wheel and but worked.
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lol obviously a bot dude smh
 
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