Ok, first post here in appearance/cosmetic but quickly:

Car is 12 years old, Black, previous owner had front end damage (replaced radiator so I'm assuming the fenders were done as well) also rear quarter panel damage (on one side) So... I know the pinstripe was re-done within the last 5 years on one side of the car cause its all crooked, thats kinda why I want it gone.

However, on the other side I'm not sure... Its peeling off in places and just looks crappy IMO but heres the concern:

CONCERN: Once removed, what are the chances that the paint under the pinstripe will be a different color? I want to remove but NOT if the paint on the underside is going to be a diff. color. Has anyone had experience with this happening? If so, was it drastic?

I've read about all the different methods for removing the pinstripe and adhesive so I will try these but I wanted an opinion on how bad the paint/fade will be.

SIDE NOTE: The car is a 93 Prelude with 226,000 miles on it and after people are done picking up their jaw at the amount of miles on it, they usually say "the paint looks really good (considering, I'm sure)"

So what do yall think? should I tackle this annoyance or will it create an even bigger eye-sore for me? Thanks!

 

i say go for it .. itll take some patience ..

 

Mines a 98, i took off te pinstripe in 2005, you see very slightly the striping in the piant but it goes away real fast. Wash the car every week, it helps

 

I took the pinstripe off my boys 91 accord and it left a shadow mark that now u can't really see anymore. We used some goo-gone, blow drier and patients

 

http://img.photobucket.com/alb...2.jpg

i used a rubber wheel from my dremel and it took it off like there was no tomorrow! my car is a 96, and there are no color differences.

 

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i can guarantee you almost 100% that is WILL BE A DIFFERENT COLOR!!! i had the same deal with mine, which was phantom grey almost black.

however, cut and buff the **** out of it and you can reduce it, but you will still be able to tell that it is/was there.

in the end, i think it looks better than having the pinstripe on there, but thats up to you.