I just bought my 2nd CL-P. An 03 with 61K for $9000. Sold an 01 with 106K for 7000 and didn't have to do anything to it except brakes and tires (bought it with 56K. I looked around an thought I would find something else but ended up in the same place. Its just a lot of car for small dollars.

A couple questions;

Has anyone ever removed the pinstripes?

I'm interesed in removing the spoiler;
Should I try to find a trunk lid that matches or remove it and try to fill the holes?

Also I'm looking for 04-05 TL wheels and tires if anyone is selling?

 

Cogratualtions on the purchase and WELCOME! Try the Blackmarket for the wheels. If you remove the spoiler you will have to fill the holes, if you don't want to mess with that try the Blackmarket and you might be able to find a trunk.

 

congrats on the cl-pee!


are the pinstripes painted on or adhesive?

 

what color is it?

 

Nighthawk black

 

I also want to remove my pinstripes. Mine are painted on...

 

If you remove the pinstripes most of the time the paint will be a different color than on the rest of the car... looks bad on darker colors.

 

wanna buy a 3rd?

 

try the same method i used to remove the sword and shield that some pinstriper left on my trunk. i don't remember the site, but some guy used it on his IS350.


I sprayed some Easy Off oven cleaner into a cup then used a q-tip to dab some of it onto the pinstripe then let it sit for 2-3 minutes while the pinstripe started to bubble up then i used qtips and lots of water to remove the pinstripe paint. Then i polished and waxed and it was good to go.

I know it sounds kinda crazy but just be careful and it should work out fine.

 

I couldn't edit my last post, but here's the page with the process i used:


http://cleangsx2004.tripod.com/pinstripe.htm

 

Ah, Thanks!

Im pretty sure I can get away with it since I have a SSM.