Strips on my QX4

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Randy K
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Joined: Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:13 am
Car: 2002 QX4

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I just finished claying my car and while I have all the wax and stuff off, I was wondering is there a way to get the old worn out strips and logos, as in completely worn off in some spots, the rest of the way off? I have the ability to cut and apply new ones if I can get the old ones off without damaging the paint. Thanks for any help. On a side note, why are toyota ads popping up on here?


Randy K
Posts: 37
Joined: Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:13 am
Car: 2002 QX4

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That should read stripes!

Randy K
Posts: 37
Joined: Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:13 am
Car: 2002 QX4

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Ok, had a lot of looks and no suggestions, so I'll put it up here for anyone wondering what I did. I first tried goo-gone and a plastic razor blade. That works at about 3" every 15 mins. So I went to an auto paint and supply store. 3M sells a eraser type disc that goes in a battery drill that takes the stripes off. I still had to re-clay and do a little clean up after, but can barely tell on my black truck where the original stripes were. Just enough to give me a guide to lay down the new stripes. I would caution if you do this, don't let the disc get too hot, could potentially mar the paint.


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