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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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ok so the PO put the stripes on the back of the truck on backwards because they're supposed to lean to the back and not the front and i was wondering what the cheapest way to remove them are i was thinking about the 3m eraser drill because its above the clearcoat im pretty sure and i know its alot of work but its probably alot cheaper. does anyone know how good the stripe remover works? thanks
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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instead of the 3M you can get a generic one for under $10 (see the debadging DIY I did in the FAQ section, I have a link). Eraser wheel is really the easiest way, you can literally take a pinstripe off as fast as you can walk down the side of the truck...
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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most ppl are gonna tell you to use an eraser wheel and work it off slowly with very little pressure. When i removed some stickers and my badges i just used an adhesive remover and worked the stickiness off with my fingers.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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3m makes a glue remover that you can buy at Advance, etc that works great for stuff on your truck

and there are two DIY on removing thing from your truck with and without an eraser wheel
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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so the eraser wheel will work for the huge black stripe on the back of my truck? just wondering if it will still be noticable and the stripe is like a foot and a half wide so just wondering if its basically the same as a pin stripe just way bigger
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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Yes its stuck on just the same. I used maguiers scratch-x after i removed my badges then i gave it a good wax and you cant even see where all the badges were and i just used adhesive remover.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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as long as its not faded around(the rest of the paint) and the hidden paint the color it should be
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:22 AM
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earaser worked for my big a* stripe , i had a uly gray one on there and it came off within 10 min,. be carefull with the power drill next to the body but the earaser is the way to go !!!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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I vote for the eraser wheel also being Ive had one and used it. It works great.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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thanks everyone for the input and does anyone know where to get a center cap for my oe wheels?
 
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