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recontango · 07-20-2010, 08:00 AM

I have a very small scratch in one of my vinyl hood stripes. I looks like a small rock hit and scraped a little bit of the vinyl off and I can see a little bit of green paint underneath. Does anyone have a suggestion of how to fix it without buying a new set of stripes?

Thanks in advance

Moose · 07-20-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by recontango

I have a very small scratch in one of my vinyl hood stripes. I looks like a small rock hit and scraped a little bit of the vinyl off and I can see a little bit of green paint underneath. Does anyone have a suggestion of how to fix it without buying a new set of stripes?

Thanks in advance

Personally, I'd probably replace the stripe. :( You could try using touch-up to hide the green paint, but IMO, it's not going to look good. The "finish" of the touch-up won't match the matte finish of the stripes. It may look good from a distance, but up close, you'll spot it easily. :(

Sorry, but there doesn't appear to be a simple solution to this dilemma.
Ed

2LTRS · 07-20-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Moose

Personally, I'd probably replace the stripe. :( You could try using touch-up to hide the green paint, but IMO, it's not going to look good. The "finish" of the touch-up won't match the matte finish of the stripes. It may look good from a distance, but up close, you'll spot it easily. :(

Sorry, but there doesn't appear to be a simple solution to this dilemma.
Ed

+1

Replace or paint.

Adam's Polishes · 07-20-2010, 09:36 AM

Agreed... you'll waste more time/effort/money trying to find a way to fix it than its would cost to simply replace it.

Camarorss350 · 07-20-2010, 10:03 AM

never thought about that! that sucks man!

BUMBLE B · 07-21-2010, 07:49 PM

A rogue cat likes to peel out on my stripes at night.....so I finally had to resort to using Carnuba on the stripes to prevent the cat's claws from "digging in". Sorta defeats the matte finish's purpose, but rather have stripes than a dead cat.

formare · 07-21-2010, 08:00 PM

bummer dude. Hillbilly fix is to find a crayon that closely matches the strip color and fill the scratch in with crayon. The fancy city way with big $$ is to replace the stripe. If its small enough maybe just try to ignore it?

My babe has a window repair after a strike caused a starburst and a 9" crack. Looks like hell from the inside. I figure Ill just replace in 3 or 4 years... maybe this stripe is the same kinda thing.

Pumpkin1LT · 07-21-2010, 08:02 PM

I have the same kind of rip from a rock on my hood..no fix, gotta get a new stripe.

Sucks I know!

07-20-2010, 08:00 AM	#1
recontango Drives: 2018 ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: KANSAS City Posts: 169 View My Garage	Scratch in Vinyl Hood Stripe I have a very small scratch in one of my vinyl hood stripes. I looks like a small rock hit and scraped a little bit of the vinyl off and I can see a little bit of green paint underneath. Does anyone have a suggestion of how to fix it without buying a new set of stripes? Thanks in advance __________________ Current :2018 Black ZR1, 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL, 2017 Charger Daytona 5.7, 2017 Ram Power Wagon 6.4, 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo 4, 2018 XLR 5th Wheel Toy Hauler Past: 2017 Challenger T/A 392, 2015 Challenger SRT 392, 2010 Camaro Synergy Green

07-21-2010, 08:00 PM	#7
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	bummer dude. Hillbilly fix is to find a crayon that closely matches the strip color and fill the scratch in with crayon. The fancy city way with big $$ is to replace the stripe. If its small enough maybe just try to ignore it? My babe has a window repair after a strike caused a starburst and a 9" crack. Looks like hell from the inside. I figure Ill just replace in 3 or 4 years... maybe this stripe is the same kinda thing. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

07-21-2010, 08:02 PM	#8
Pumpkin1LT Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altus AFB, Oklahoma Posts: 861 View My Garage	I have the same kind of rip from a rock on my hood..no fix, gotta get a new stripe. Sucks I know! __________________ A happy wife is one in the garage getting dirty under her 2010 Camaro!

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