REDTAIL Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 there have been a few threads about removing the stripe's on the Shelby's some one posted a link to a place that sell's a chemical that you brush on and make's removal easier! if someone has the web address could you post it thanks JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dans07SGT Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Vinyl Off. It seems to help loosen the vinyl but left the adhesive which is a royal pain to remove. There is no easy way. http://www.crystaltek.us.com/index.htm Eastwood sells a 'vinyl eraser' that looks tempting but risky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 You can NOT use the vinyl erasers on any of your plastic parts (that means front and rear fascia/bumpers). My car was destroyed by the previous owner's attempts to remove the vinyl and had to be repainted. Good luck. You may want to hire a professional, but be warned - it's time consuming ($). If you get it all off, I would go with paint rather than new vinyl again or you will be having the same problem down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 thanks for the input guy's i ordered the vynle off from . im going to paint stripes back on read my post color change . it will explain in a little more detail \\ thank again JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Redtail, be very cautious on the plastic parts(bumpers). Here is my thread. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/78367-finally-the-took-the-stripes-off/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 thanks for the Ford good to know im starting on the stipes tomorro car needs to be done by the brea show . wish me luck JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Good luck .... hope it goes well for you !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 How did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 didnt gt a chance to start been working on the Roush getting it ready for Fabulous. and wateing on the stripe wheel andthe vynle off JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 a little up date had a big bump in the road just getting back on the car.the vynle eraser is the only i found that works . did the trunck lid in about a hour . going to do a section at a time silver stripe . then when all cleared ill do the red CF look and reclear the whole car again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 a little up date had a big bump in the road just getting back on the car.the vynle eraser is the only i found that works . did the trunck lid in about a hour . going to do a section at a time silver stripe . then when all cleared ill do the red CF look and reclear the whole car again Glad to hear you're doing better Jim and are back to working on Donna's car! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halsey Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Heat lamp, easy to control temperature. At the right temperature, most of the adhesive will pull off with the vinyl. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 thanks Dan Donna and her Brother are doing all the grunt work im supervising . cheap labor NOT.... Halsey how old are the stripes and whats the wattage/brand of the lamp . good idea ill have to try it JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halsey Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 5 years on an '08 250watt, any porcelain lamp holder would work for a one time project. Otherwise, contractor work lamp holder or poultry heat lamp setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 thanks Bud ill go out monday and pick one up Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 well the first session of clear went really good block/wet sand in the morning then probly one more session to bury the silver stripe so there no edge JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 How'd the heat lamp work with the plastic fascia? Melting? Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halsey Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 That would be way to hot. Just hot to the touch, guessing 120 to 130 degrees F. To hot, and the vinyl separates from the adhesive also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlinetoys Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 If in fact you are at less than 135F at the surface with the heat lamp, then that should be NO problem for plastic bumpers. OEM 2k urethanes cure for 30 minute at 180F with no issues whatsoever at the bumper plants during the factory paint application. The plastic easily withstands the temperature with no problems. As a matter of general reference, keep the following in mind. There is a fairly simple way for most humans to detect over/under 135F. Under 135F, you can hold your hand on the surface indefinitely with only mild discomfort. Over 135F, you will likely have to quickly remove your hand due to the burning sensation. This is a quick trick that industry insiders use in several manufacturing fields, including OEM painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Good info! My stripes are original, coming up on at least 6 years old and I'm fretting the removal process! I'd like to replace/paint before the Grand Nationals on Labor Day! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Too much heat can burn/scortch your vinyl stripes making removal even more difficult. Be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDTAIL Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 ok guys here goes the trunk is done stripe painted and put back together! along with painted black mirror housing's and painted mirror caps that look like candy apple red carbon fiber over the black mirror covers .really pops in the sun .ill start on the roof sometime next week glass stays in and there will be no paint ridge .just a little extra work but it can be done thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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