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RubberChicken · 06-26-2017, 09:39 AM

I know this has probably been asked before, but I wanted to get fresh answers to this question.

What, in your experience, is the best way to remove vinyl stripes from the Camaro?

Someone in one of my earlier threads mentioned using a heat gun, but that makes me nervous as if I use too much heat I may damage the paint. Someone else mentioned using a 3M Eraser Wheel, but from what I can see that is used to clean up the adhesive once the stripe is off.

There are also some vinyl stripe remover compounds that spray on, but again I don't know how they would affect the paint.

Thanks in advance for your answers!

=Stephens= · 06-26-2017, 10:26 AM

Heat gun, wave it back and forth about 10 to 12" away and it will peel right off.

RubberChicken · 06-26-2017, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

Heat gun, wave it back and forth about 10 to 12" away and it will peel right off.

Thank you for the response!

=Stephens= · 06-26-2017, 01:10 PM

Np bro. Its easy to do.

Syclone · 06-26-2017, 02:14 PM

If there is a bit of sticky left, goo-gone works great. I deleted the rear bowtie and it cleaned it up quick and easy, paint looks great.

RubberChicken · 06-26-2017, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Syclone

If there is a bit of sticky left, goo-gone works great. I deleted the rear bowtie and it cleaned it up quick and easy, paint looks great.

Thanks for the reply! I'll keep this in mind when I get to doing the job.

Talladega · 06-26-2017, 09:56 PM

I used a heat gun on mine, but in all honesty it took so little heat a hair dryer would likely be hot enough.

RandRSS · 06-26-2017, 10:38 PM

I used my heat gun on #2 of 6 settings, and I actually had better success with out it on 85 degree day in the afternoon sun! Getting the glue off is the worst, if you pull straight up, near 90 to the car, it left less glue. If I pulled at a steep angle, near parallel to body, lots of glue left behind. But hey I'm an amateur what do I know! Good luck!

G701LE · 06-26-2017, 11:57 PM

Let it sit in the sun. Then have at it!

STUNNAH · 06-27-2017, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Talladega

I used a heat gun on mine, but in all honesty it took so little heat a hair dryer would likely be hot enough.

Hair dryer here...

BLU DUCE · 06-27-2017, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Talladega

I used a heat gun on mine, but in all honesty it took so little heat a hair dryer would likely be hot enough.

+1 Hair dryer is hot enough that is what I used on my IBM. Also if you can do it out doors in the sun where it can get get heated up by the sun. Or start up the engine to warm the hood helps.
I've done it all 3 ways.

06-26-2017, 09:39 AM	#1
RubberChicken Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT w white Rally Stripes Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 396 View My Garage	Removal of Vinyl Stripes I know this has probably been asked before, but I wanted to get fresh answers to this question. What, in your experience, is the best way to remove vinyl stripes from the Camaro? Someone in one of my earlier threads mentioned using a heat gun, but that makes me nervous as if I use too much heat I may damage the paint. Someone else mentioned using a 3M Eraser Wheel, but from what I can see that is used to clean up the adhesive once the stripe is off. There are also some vinyl stripe remover compounds that spray on, but again I don't know how they would affect the paint. Thanks in advance for your answers! __________________

06-26-2017, 02:14 PM	#5
Syclone Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: CA. Posts: 163	If there is a bit of sticky left, goo-gone works great. I deleted the rear bowtie and it cleaned it up quick and easy, paint looks great. __________________ The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

06-26-2017, 11:57 PM	#9
G701LE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 IBM silver stipes Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: K.C. Kansas Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Let it sit in the sun. Then have at it! __________________ 2010 Imperial Blue w/ Silver stripes 2SS/RS L99 Mods = Not enough....

06-26-2017, 10:26 AM	#2
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	Heat gun, wave it back and forth about 10 to 12" away and it will peel right off.

06-26-2017, 01:10 PM	#4
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	Np bro. Its easy to do.

06-26-2017, 09:56 PM	#7
Talladega Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 686	I used a heat gun on mine, but in all honesty it took so little heat a hair dryer would likely be hot enough.

06-26-2017, 10:38 PM	#8
RandRSS Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Eforce SC Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 94	I used my heat gun on #2 of 6 settings, and I actually had better success with out it on 85 degree day in the afternoon sun! Getting the glue off is the worst, if you pull straight up, near 90 to the car, it left less glue. If I pulled at a steep angle, near parallel to body, lots of glue left behind. But hey I'm an amateur what do I know! Good luck!