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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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removing pinstripping not factory .the stuff thats painted on at rallies
flames ,names ,etc any ideas?
not a whole bunch just a couple things i changed my mind about
after the fact
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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good luck!![:-]
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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guess this may require a paint job?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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ya think??? if the stripe paint is removed,, wouldnt the factory paint come off as well?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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really, really fine sandpaper, a block, and water. then use some rubbing compound to take out the fine scratches from the sandpaper.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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Piece of cake - Easy-Off oven cleaner will pull it off, no sweat!! Jest rub it on, let it sit, rub off. Won't hurt the OEM paint.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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ok .do ya try this in an inconpicuos spot first? just in case


thanks
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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What happened? Change OL's?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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lets say i'm glad it wasn't a tattoo

no it's nothing like that. i'm changing to some hard bags on my classic
and wanted to do something different since i will have quite a bit of room to work with
on the hard bags
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Default RE: pinstripping removal

ORIGINAL: pled55

removing pinstripping not factory .the stuff thats painted on at rallies
flames ,names ,etc any ideas?
not a whole bunch just a couple things i changed my mind about
after the fact
heheh my first thought was the same as duracell's .. (c:

I'd try this before using other methods...

http://www.ehow.com/how_17653_remove...nstriping.html

good luck in what ever you decide...

99%r
 
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