You've got a few options if the strip has not been clearcoated over:

1. you can use a heat gun (usually cost around $20 and are used to help remove flooring and house paint, can find them at any wal-mart). If you do go this route make sure and use the lower of the two heat settings and always keep the heat gun moving. Never, I repeat never, keep the heat gun in the same spot for too long unless you like watching your factory paint melt. I use this process all the time to remove decals and pinstripes from vehicles during the paint prep process. It's not hard at all.

2. They make a wheel that goes on your drill that can be used to safely remove the stripe and adhesive that won't burn thru the paint if used correctly. You can get one of these decal removing wheels at most any parts store that carries paint and body supplies.

3. Spend the better part of a weekend using your fingernails and anything else you can to get the stripe off, then using laquer thinner to remove the adhesive. Personally I would opt for one of the first two options.

Hope this helps... Cole