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MNZL1 · 12-31-2023, 07:47 AM

Hi everyone and Happy New Year

I’m considering moving up fro my 2010 2SS RS to a 2015 S2SS RS.
Anything I should be aware of?

Also, do you know if the factory stripes can be removed? If so how hard is it to do.

Thanks!!!

joshnmn · 12-31-2023, 08:46 AM

Can't be that hard. My 19yo did his in the garage. Look it up on YT. Just use a regular hair dryer- not a heat gun. A heat gun is way too aggressive.

If you're lucky and the stripes are in good condition, it will come off in large chunks.

Just be sure that's what you want to do. Factory ones are hard to find and you'll have to buff out the paint to even it all out.

redcoats1976 · 12-31-2023, 08:52 AM

depending on the color of the car and how much time it has spent in the sun you may have a little bit of "ghost striping" going on at certain angles once they have been removed.ive removed non factory stripes by heating them a little with the wifes hair dryer and pulling them off but you could pay a shop to remove them if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

AKATURTLE · 01-01-2024, 05:06 PM

Josh is correct. I just removed mine and though I had no fading issues, you can tell where the stripes were until you buff it.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 01-02-2024, 09:31 AM

I bought a Bissel Steam cleaner gun off of Amazon. The stripes came right off. As stated above, you will need to buff the hood, trunk and spoiler or else you will see where the stripes were sitting. Removing them took me 30 minutes if that with the steam cleaner, no glue residue... Best $40 I ever spent. It also works really good removing emblems, badges and it isn't half bad to give to your wife when your done for cleaning around the house.

12-31-2023, 07:47 AM	#1
MNZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Hot Wheels convert Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MN Posts: 85	Stripe removal question Hi everyone and Happy New Year I’m considering moving up fro my 2010 2SS RS to a 2015 S2SS RS. Anything I should be aware of? Also, do you know if the factory stripes can be removed? If so how hard is it to do. Thanks!!!

01-02-2024, 09:31 AM	#5
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 906	I bought a Bissel Steam cleaner gun off of Amazon. The stripes came right off. As stated above, you will need to buff the hood, trunk and spoiler or else you will see where the stripes were sitting. Removing them took me 30 minutes if that with the steam cleaner, no glue residue... Best $40 I ever spent. It also works really good removing emblems, badges and it isn't half bad to give to your wife when your done for cleaning around the house. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.

12-31-2023, 08:46 AM	#2
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,017 View My Garage	Can't be that hard. My 19yo did his in the garage. Look it up on YT. Just use a regular hair dryer- not a heat gun. A heat gun is way too aggressive. If you're lucky and the stripes are in good condition, it will come off in large chunks. Just be sure that's what you want to do. Factory ones are hard to find and you'll have to buff out the paint to even it all out.

12-31-2023, 08:52 AM	#3
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,925	depending on the color of the car and how much time it has spent in the sun you may have a little bit of "ghost striping" going on at certain angles once they have been removed.ive removed non factory stripes by heating them a little with the wifes hair dryer and pulling them off but you could pay a shop to remove them if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

01-01-2024, 05:06 PM	#4
AKATURTLE Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 11	Josh is correct. I just removed mine and though I had no fading issues, you can tell where the stripes were until you buff it.