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Re: Pinstripe Removal? #140471 01/02/02 12:48 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,934 Somewhere in Utah E ExDelayed OP Member
OP ExDelayed Member E Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,934 Somewhere in Utah	Mmm, got the front drivers fender and the front drivers door done. Looks naked though. There was no paint fade either. � Jon Miconi � 96 Contour Zetec ATX � 80 Ramcharger 360 ATX � 77 Ramcharger 440 ATX

Re: Pinstripe Removal? #140472 01/02/02 07:52 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,584 Roseville MI USA T The Striped Brick Member
The Striped Brick Member T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,584 Roseville MI USA	I heard that you can use Easy off oven cleaner, I assume they're painted on right? Roger R SVT/SHO Society SE MI rep 2000 CSVT #1253 of 2150 silver frost/midnight blue 2-8" dark blue racing stripes Mequiars...simply the best! "...and number 5, now this is the most important Rat, when it comes to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin 4" USMondeo@aol.com

Re: Pinstripe Removal? #140473 01/02/02 09:29 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,934 Somewhere in Utah E ExDelayed OP Member
OP ExDelayed Member E Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,934 Somewhere in Utah	They are the sticker type. � Jon Miconi � 96 Contour Zetec ATX � 80 Ramcharger 360 ATX � 77 Ramcharger 440 ATX

Re: Pinstripe Removal? #140474 02/10/02 07:14 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 31 Southern California R Robert Stevens Member
Robert Stevens Member R Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 31 Southern California	I know I'm posting this kind of late (date wise) but I took off the pin stripes on my contour and they were a PITA. I know you guys will call me stupid or something similar, but I CAREFULLY used a razor blade and some rubbing alcohol mixed with water 50/50 and it took them off. A little rubbing compound took off any gunk that was left. You can try that but be very very very careful. ~Robert~ robertjstevens@yahoo.com White 1995 GL recieved as a graduation gift. Cared for like I bought it, driven like I stole it.

Re: Pinstripe Removal? #140475 02/11/02 09:27 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,934 Somewhere in Utah E ExDelayed OP Member
OP ExDelayed Member E Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,934 Somewhere in Utah	Ouch, that sounds kinda risky. I used the heat gun and a credit card. The stripes came right off, then I hit it with some adhesive/wax/grease remover to remove any gunk. Rewax and enjoy the new look. I guess a razor blade would work if you laid it flat enough. The cutting edge wouldn't be riding on the paint. � Jon Miconi � 96 Contour Zetec ATX � 80 Ramcharger 360 ATX � 77 Ramcharger 440 ATX

Re: Pinstripe Removal? #140476 02/11/02 10:10 PM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 31 Southern California R Robert Stevens Member
Robert Stevens Member R Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 31 Southern California	Yeah it was risky but it worked pretty well. I tried it also when I removed the door guards but I couldn't get it flat enough against the door. SO I just used an old AAA card. It worked but hurt like a mother. The car looks great now. I took off the badges and logo's also, but decided to put the front one back on. The front was just missing something, but it looks a lot better with a custom mesh grille. ~Robert~ robertjstevens@yahoo.com White 1995 GL recieved as a graduation gift. Cared for like I bought it, driven like I stole it.

Re: Pinstripe Removal? #140477 02/12/02 03:27 AM
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 4,899 The land of B18s T TheGSRGuy Member
TheGSRGuy Member T Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 4,899 The land of B18s	I'm actually looking to add pinstripes....anyone have any experience in those kits where you simply buy a long 'sticker' and apply it? Dan Parmelee 1999 Acura Integra SiR-G coupe "I heard Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms" "Word, bitch! Phantoms like a muhfuka"

Re: Pinstripe Removal? #140478 02/12/02 03:46 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 31 Southern California R Robert Stevens Member
Robert Stevens Member R Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 31 Southern California	Question: Why would you want to ADD pinstripes? It seems like a waste of a great looking car. Thats just my oppinion. I don't know why ford put the pinstripes on in the first place. Unfortunately when I got my car, it had guards on the wheel wells and on the door edges. They turned yellow in the sun and just looked awful. Did anyone else have these on their contours? Or was mine just a fluke? ~Robert~ robertjstevens@yahoo.com White 1995 GL recieved as a graduation gift. Cared for like I bought it, driven like I stole it.

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