Heres my problem, I bought a thunder gray OZ back in July, when i got it i didnt want the pin stripes but it was the only TG lancer in 5 states in 5 speed w/o and sun roof and I needed the car. Now I got the car and the gay *** pin stripes on the sides of the car, they dont look that bad but i really wanna go for the Clean look, now it just looks like a dumb *** family sedan (well its still pretty hott).

Anyway my problem is they stripes are PAINTED on, not Vinyl!!!! Does anyone know how I can get rid of them, I am gonna have to get my entire care repainted or what. I tried chipping away the stripe at small unnoticable loccation but I cant get it to budge. Please help!!!! am I doomed??

 

its painted on top of the clearcoat? post a picture so we know what you mean.

 

yes it is on top of the clear coat. It doesnt have the pearly shine the the rest of the paint does. also when i rub my finger over it, it definately feels higher then the rest of the paint like i could just pick it off....but i cant.

sorry no digi cam, i will try to borrow one and post some pics

any ideas?

 

You could sand it down to the primer, match the color and paint it again. Or take it to a pro who's going to the same thing, but better. Hope it works out. Post some pics and we can help out more. Either way you've come to the right spot.

 

you might be able to wet sand it, but id take it to my local trusting paint shop to see what they say...there usually pretty good with advice like that