Trim line removal

740Estate · Jul 23rd, 2006, 22:00

As it says, tidying up the sides of the car!

Volvo saw fit to adorn the sides of my 740 with pinstriping- One thin, and one thick black line splatted on top of the elegant Silver paintwork.

Although this may add class and style amongst the executive bunch, for me it untidies what is for the most a very nice clean set of panels. Less is more!!

Anyways, I digress.

Currently I have employed my right Thumbnail, copious amounts of scalding hot water from the Kettle, and much cursing in order to remove the plastic tape pinstriping. it's takeing 'a while' shall we say. I never realised how long the 740 was 'til I started removing the pinstriping...

Is there an easier. less stressful way of removing it?

Considerations:
1. No Electricity supply at the Car.
2. No Gas powered heat gun
3. Purchasing expensive thinners is out of the question!

Over to you lot.

Any ideas?

Alec Dawe · Jul 23rd, 2006, 22:02

Nail polish remover usually works on this sort of glued stripe, but it takes all the wax off the paint too, so you'd need to polish the area afterwards

Jul 24th, 2006, 00:54

They use a hairdryer at the body shops ............ Go round some place with the wifes Clarol 1200 & a extn lead .......... Carb cleaner shifts any remaining glue £3.50 a can (If thats not too dear like)

Madleee · Jul 25th, 2006, 21:19

You can use a razor blade to lift the edge of the stripe. (steady hand needed)
use single sided razor blades, beleive me I learned the hard way!

The residue from the stickers comes off really easy with lighter fluid.

This job needs acres of patience but the result is well worth it.

Good luck.

Madleee · Jul 25th, 2006, 21:28

forgot to mention using a plastic scraper, like a piece of acrylic with a chisel edge, the plastic will lift the sticker without scratching the paint.
think of using the plastic scraper that comes with your freezer or bastardising a spatula. even run the end of a toothbrush/paintbrush on a benchgrinder to create the chisel profile.

Lee

Madleee · Sep 11th, 2006, 09:00

I am removing the striping and badges.

I tried to light my blowtorch to warm up the striping but it was too windy to sustain a flame.

Found answer by mistake.

left car out in sun for a few hours b4 starting and I did a rear 1/4 and 2 doors in the time it took me to do front wing before.

Lee

Jul 23rd, 2006, 22:00	#1
740Estate Undercover 740 Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2007 12:14 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cambs View Photos By: 740Estate	Trim line removal As it says, tidying up the sides of the car! Volvo saw fit to adorn the sides of my 740 with pinstriping- One thin, and one thick black line splatted on top of the elegant Silver paintwork. Although this may add class and style amongst the executive bunch, for me it untidies what is for the most a very nice clean set of panels. Less is more!! Anyways, I digress. Currently I have employed my right Thumbnail, copious amounts of scalding hot water from the Kettle, and much cursing in order to remove the plastic tape pinstriping. it's takeing 'a while' shall we say. I never realised how long the 740 was 'til I started removing the pinstriping... Is there an easier. less stressful way of removing it? Considerations: 1. No Electricity supply at the Car. 2. No Gas powered heat gun 3. Purchasing expensive thinners is out of the question! Over to you lot. Any ideas? __________________ 1991 960 3.0 24v - Project Dark ------------------------------------------------ "Ah, isn't that nice, the wife of the Cambridge president is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew." -- Harry Carpenter, BBC TV, Boat Race 1977. ------------------------------------------------ Slidin' it round past the apex of reality

Jul 23rd, 2006, 22:02	#2
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	Nail polish remover usually works on this sort of glued stripe, but it takes all the wax off the paint too, so you'd need to polish the area afterwards __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Jul 25th, 2006, 21:19	#4
Madleee '95 850 T5 GLE 7 Seater Last Online: Feb 28th, 2009 13:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barry View Photos By: Madleee	removing stickers. You can use a razor blade to lift the edge of the stripe. (steady hand needed) use single sided razor blades, beleive me I learned the hard way! The residue from the stickers comes off really easy with lighter fluid. This job needs acres of patience but the result is well worth it. Good luck. __________________ I like my cars just like my women, Fast and exciting!

Jul 25th, 2006, 21:28	#5
Madleee '95 850 T5 GLE 7 Seater Last Online: Feb 28th, 2009 13:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barry View Photos By: Madleee	removing stickers pt II forgot to mention using a plastic scraper, like a piece of acrylic with a chisel edge, the plastic will lift the sticker without scratching the paint. think of using the plastic scraper that comes with your freezer or bastardising a spatula. even run the end of a toothbrush/paintbrush on a benchgrinder to create the chisel profile. Lee __________________ I like my cars just like my women, Fast and exciting!

Sep 11th, 2006, 09:00	#6
Madleee '95 850 T5 GLE 7 Seater Last Online: Feb 28th, 2009 13:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barry View Photos By: Madleee	update to pin stripe removal. I am removing the striping and badges. I tried to light my blowtorch to warm up the striping but it was too windy to sustain a flame. Found answer by mistake. left car out in sun for a few hours b4 starting and I did a rear 1/4 and 2 doors in the time it took me to do front wing before. Lee __________________ I like my cars just like my women, Fast and exciting!

Jul 24th, 2006, 00:54	#3
J..M Guest Location:	They use a hairdryer at the body shops ............ Go round some place with the wifes Clarol 1200 & a extn lead .......... Carb cleaner shifts any remaining glue £3.50 a can (If thats not too dear like)

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