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Can I remove factory pinstripes?

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Old 10-22-2010, 09:40 PM
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Is it possible to remove the factory pinstripes or tank writing and then just re-clear coat or will I have to repaint the entire tin?
 
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Old 10-22-2010, 09:55 PM
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they are under the clear coar. its better just to repaint. i did this on my 98. kinda dig my 06 logo though.

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Try using 90 grit
 
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you would have to sand all the clear then pinstripes then reclear coat it..just as easy to repaint
 
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Thanks, at least I know what I'm up against.

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They are not pinstripes, they are paint stripe...
 
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if u do do it let me know LOL
 
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If you get them off, PM me, I'll take 'em!
 
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