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Offline Grec

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Removing 33 year old Rallye strobe stripes
« on: August 05, 2006 - 11:33:00 PM »
Anyone have any tips/advice on removing the strobe stripes from the sides of a '73 Challenger?

Is there some kind of solvent that will soften the decal without damaging the 70's-era paint?
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Re: Removing 33 year old Rallye strobe stripes
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2006 - 12:06:31 AM »
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.
Heat gun and a finger nail. Repeat.

.................. and so on, those stripes have a lot of little pieces. A heat gun and about 30 minutes a side should do it.  :thumbsup:

Barry

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Re: Removing 33 year old Rallye strobe stripes
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2006 - 04:55:45 AM »
or the wifes hair dryer.The do sell decal remover at most auto parts/body supply stores but I would try the heat first.Use a wax and grease remover to clean off any leftover residue.
Jeff
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