Pinstripe Removal

[Jay M]

I removed painted pin stripes from wife's black BMW (clear coat) with Meguiar's Compound power cleaner #84 http://www.meguiars.com/estore/product_list.cfm?&sectionname=Professional (Mirror Glaze Brand)>Auto Paint Care>Paint Cleaners/Compounds&sectionID=31301 applied with proper wool pad on my high rpm buffer. Then after all paint was removed went over the same area with a new pad using a finer polishing compound, then followed by swirl remover on a fresh foam pad. Finally, a good caranuba wax to finish. Never knew the pinstripe was there. Just be careful when using the courser compounds that you don't remove the color coat.
 
> Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:58:41 -0700
> Subject: Pinstripe Removal
> From: talleycm at gmail.com
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> 
> I asked around and I am still uncertain what is the best way to remove
> pinstripes without damaging the paint.
> 
> I do not know/cannot determine if the stripe is paint, decal, or covered by
> clearcoat.
> 
> The vehicle is a '92 Urs4.
> 
> Any input would be appreciated.
> 
> Chris
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