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Old 09-08-11, 12:36 PM
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I wanted to remove my pinstripes that came from the previous owner (most likely a dealer option), since I hate those ugly things. Well at first I wasn't sure how to do it properly, I was considering using a heat gun, and then I found out about a 3M Eraser Wheel. But just a few days ago, I was browsing the tutorials posted on LexLS.com and came across this..

http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/body/pinstripes.html


Well check out my results!

Now you see it...



..and now you don't


I swear it's not pshopped
Old 09-08-11, 12:48 PM
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Looks a ton better. Pinstripes are evil.
Old 09-08-11, 01:23 PM
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good job! looks much better.

now touch up that bumper! looks painful
Old 09-08-11, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by EEngineer
good job! looks much better.

now touch up that bumper! looks painful
You should see the rear Let's just say it's a work in progress (I only got the car in July)

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Old 09-09-11, 08:16 AM
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hmmmm that was easy process..but to be honest i do like pinstripes ...
Old 09-09-11, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by imherenow
hmmmm that was easy process..but to be honest i do like pinstripes ...
i concur, now it looks a lil naked/too white for my taste.
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Pinstripes rise and fall in fashion

I like them on some cars and in contrasting colors so you can see them.

I miss the red-wall tires from the 60's also
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i concur, now it looks a lil naked/too white for my taste.
I actually like that. There are only a handful of cars that I don't mind with pinstripes.
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