How to Remove Racing Stripes & Decals From a Car
by Brenton ShieldsRacing stripes can give a car a unique, striking appearance. Some people, however, prefer a more classic, conservative look to their cars that a racing stripe or fancy decal clashes with. Racing stripes and decals can be removed professionally by almost any automotive garage, but it's easily done at home as well.
Step 1

Using the hair dryer, apply high heat to the decal to be removed until the adhesive begins to soften. Gently wedge the edge of the plastic paint scraper underneath the decal and begin slowly peeling the decal off.
Things You'll Need
- Hair dryer
- Commercial adhesive thinner
- Plastic paint scraper
- Rough sponge
Writer Bio
Brenton Shields began writing professionally in 2009. His work includes film reviews that appear for the online magazine Los Angeles Chronicle. He received a Bachelor of Science in social science and history from Radford University.