Auto Technical Reference Library Auto Refinishing: General Refinish Procedures

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Refinish Variations

Tape Stripes

Removal

The three methods of removal they are:

• Apply heat in moderation, to the stripe with a heat gun. This warms the glue so the stripe may be peel away.
• Aerosol spray adhesive remover and plastic scraper.
• A non-aggressive stripe and adhesive removal wheel. This wheel is attached to a drill or other circular motion power tool. Light direct pressure is applied, causing the stripe and adhesive to disintegrate.

Application

• Clean panel of any wax, grease and hand glaze.
• Do not apply a stripe to a panel cooler than 55°F or warmer than 90°F. If vehicle was exposed to sun or completed a cure cycle, the stripe may be applied after the vehicle has reached room temperature.