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    Pin Stripe... ewwwww

    I just bought an 06si and would really like to remove the dealer applied (vinyl) pinstripping. Is this something I can do... if so how???

    Thanks

    ~poser
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    Re: Pin Stripe... ewwwww

    Nice car! I wanted the si but had to get the ex for gas what color did you get?

    On the pinstripping, wish i could help ya but when i bought mine i had them take it off before i would buy it so im not sure...others will chime in though this place is floating with experts!

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      Re: Pin Stripe... ewwwww

      Just peel it off. It's usually just a sticker.
      2011 Car Crazy Showcase SEMA Team

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        Re: Pin Stripe... ewwwww

        Here you go, check out this link to 8thcivic

        Pin Stripe Removal
        http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exterior-style-mods/66603-pin-stripe-removal.html
        What you need: Heat up the of the stripe using the hair dryer: Use the eraser to peal the stripe up a little: TIP: Only make eraser contact with the stripe not the paint and be gentle. Once there is enough up for you to grab with your fingers just start pulling back while keeping the...


        great site by the way although i get on here way more

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          Re: Pin Stripe... ewwwww

          Congrats on the new car.
          quality creates its own demand

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            Re: Pin Stripe... ewwwww

            Originally posted by john m. View Post
            Nice car! I wanted the si but had to get the ex for gas what color did you get?

            On the pinstripping, wish i could help ya but when i bought mine i had them take it off before i would buy it so im not sure...others will chime in though this place is floating with experts!
            Nighthawk Black Pearl... and thanks (but wow, it shows every little smudge)

            Originally posted by john m. View Post
            Here you go, check out this link to 8thcivic

            Pin Stripe Removal
            http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exterior-style-mods/66603-pin-stripe-removal.html
            What you need: Heat up the of the stripe using the hair dryer: Use the eraser to peal the stripe up a little: TIP: Only make eraser contact with the stripe not the paint and be gentle. Once there is enough up for you to grab with your fingers just start pulling back while keeping the...


            great site by the way although i get on here way more
            I am a fool... I actually found this site, as a result of a detailer over there (rasky) ... search button, search button, search button... I really need to use it more often

            Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
            Congrats on the new car.
            Thank you

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