ThomasL Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 So i have a 2012 black w/ red stripes. Seriously debating removing the stripes on the hood to the back and possibly leaving the ones on the doors. Or removing all of em. Hell, I don't know. Is it as simple as peeling them off (like I did for my Harley F150 graphics)? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Can't speak to the factory stripes, but on my 2005 GT, I had applied aftermarket Superstripes. Looked good for awhile, but after about 6 or so years, they really looked poor. So I removed them. I used a hair dryer and heated the stripe as I went. They basically just peeled up. But, it does leave adhesive residue behind, which is a pain in the butt to remove. Used additional heat, goo gone, then cleaned and waxed. I like the 05 better sans stripes now....... For me personally, if you remove the over the top stripes, I would also remove the side stripes. But again, just me...... Good luck with your decision. If you do it, just take you time and post up some before and after pics..... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted May 27, 2013 Report Share Posted May 27, 2013 You can just go peel them right off. It helps though to use a heat gun/hair dryer to warm them up a little first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Had repairs done to my 2011, the guy fought with the factory stripes to get them off. He blamed the problems he had on whatever glue Ford uses......good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eds10shelby Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 a soapy water solution in a spray bottle should do the trick. Let it soak for a while and start by just moving the stripes with your fingers from side to side..then pull off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scpinto Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I personally like stripes on GT500's but it's all a matter of personal taste. To answer your question yes they are easy enough to remove. If you have a hair drier or heat gun it can help with stuborn stripes. Warmer they are easier to remove in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 I personally like stripes on GT500's but it's all a matter of personal taste. To answer your question yes they are easy enough to remove. If you have a hair drier or heat gun it can help with stuborn stripes. Warmer they are easier to remove in my experience. The people at Shelby told me the newer they are, the easier they are to remove. I assumed it has something to do with them drying out and 'flaking' off when they get older. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasL Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 For now i've decided to leave the stripes on. Makes the car that much more unique and stand out a bit more. Who knows how i'll feel about it in a week though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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