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how to get rid of stripe that goes down the side of the rsx

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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 08:46 AM
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that stupid trim line, anyone know how to remove? if it is peel off or paint?
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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this gay trim line if any one knows please help me and skribbs out. i can get this car for a really good deal but if i can get this line off then screw it ill wait.




trim lines are gay
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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Not for the faint of heart - but spray the stripe with wd40, pick up the end with a razor blade and just run it underneath for the length of the car. Ive done it to 4-5 cars with not even a nick left over at the end. Then a quick wash and wax and its done..

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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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well then i may have to try that ceas! so your sure that its just stuck on there its not paint?
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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I'd heat it (heat gun, hair dryer) and remove it and *not* use a razor blade. Best to do it on a hot day in the sun, at least for removing the strip. Then pull it in the garage to clean off the adhesive.

Use Acetone (nail polish remover) to get the adhesive off, then polish/wax that area as the acetone removes all paint protection.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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well that may work but i dont wanna mess with the clear coat i may have them do it at a body shop that will be some $$$$$$ proly but it will be done right.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 10:32 AM
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ok i found the TOOL to d gay your car if it has a gay pinstrip!!!!! here it is




go to http://products3.3m.com/catalo...s_3_0
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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Just use a hair dryer and peel it off....it takes 10 minutes. You can just use your hands and it'll peel off. I wouldn't bother messing with anything you have to scrape on there.

It's really not a big deal. Those pinstripes are just like a sticker. And if you haven't bought it yet, the dealer will take them off for you.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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try something like a school ID or a credit card. and a hair dryer.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ceas &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not for the faint of heart - but spray the stripe with wd40, pick up the end with a razor blade and just run it underneath for the length of the car. Ive done it to 4-5 cars with not even a nick left over at the end. Then a quick wash and wax and its done..

ceas..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Are u serious? you NEVER use WD40 around the body of your car... WD40 has a thing called silicon in it which creates fish eyes ... and yes that is the best tool for taking it off sharpie.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 12:00 PM
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HAHAHAAHHA wd40 on your paint WOW thats funny im a cop this tool and if not then i think im going to ask the dealer to take it off. even if its used think they will still take it off the car ?
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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PIN STRPES ARE GAY!
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 12:56 PM
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The always fun double post. Anyhow.. that's a normal RSX right?
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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i told the dealership, i wasn't going to buy the car if it had anything remotely resembling a pin strip...so they took it off at no charge...
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 01:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sharpie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">HAHAHAAHHA wd40 on your paint WOW thats funny im a cop this tool and if not then i think im going to ask the dealer to take it off. even if its used think they will still take it off the car ? </TD></TR></TABLE>

1) ask the dealer to take it off before wasting your money on tool that only really has one use.

2) if the dealer says no, take 10 minutes and heat it a little with a hair dryer and peel it off with your fingers. I can't even believe they sell a tool for that!
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 04:23 AM
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the tool is for the ones who dont want to risk a scratch in the paint i mean what if my hair dryer is super strong and it rapes my paint i just dont wanna risk anything. Who ever made the tool thanx.!
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 04:27 AM
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no thats a type s with the stripe i think some dealer ship put it on there. And i wouldnt buy a rsx base modle only a type s i mean why thats like eating pizza with no cheese or peperonies! and i plan to mod the car and i dont wanna start out at 160 at the crank must be 200 so i atleast have 160 at the wheels 158 something like that at the wheels...
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