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Fish-man · 04-28-2013, 02:26 PM

Just wonder what the detail pros would suggest for care on the stripes on my Hot Wheels car? The center stripes have a rough texture and a matte reflectivity. Not your typical matte vinyl.

Car is still new, and I've washed it... seems a damp microfiber towel cleans them fairly well after I use my wash mitt first. But it hasn't really been that dirty yet either.

Need your recommendation on product (and techniques) to use to keep them looking nice. I see, searching here, that Adams VRT gets votes for the regular matte... thinking of ordering some.

Thanks

Crazyhorse6901 · 04-28-2013, 07:56 PM

This is why I didn't buy the HotWheel Camaro; vinyl is a Bit** to upkeep

joeybsyc · 04-28-2013, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazyhorse6901

This is why I didn't buy the HotWheel Camaro; vinyl is a Bit** to upkeep

Haha, yeah me too.. well, that and the $46,000 I don't have. VRT should work on the smooth and textured portions of the stripe FWIW.

Fish-man · 04-29-2013, 10:29 AM

Adams VRT on order. hope it works!

2013Sizzler · 05-16-2013, 01:51 PM

Fishman,

What I've found best for me is to dry the car using the Adams microfiber drying towel. If the stripe gets marked up in between washes or someone rubs the stripe, the detail spray and a soft towel cleans it right up. A chamois does not work worth a crap.

Fish-man · 05-16-2013, 06:13 PM

Thanks... ya, thats what i've been doing too. I have the adams vrt here now... just have not tried on the stripes yet. But i did do the interior with it. Very shiny plastic now... good thing i wear shades when i drive.

04-28-2013, 02:26 PM	#1
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,013	matte w/ rough texture stripes... HotWheels Just wonder what the detail pros would suggest for care on the stripes on my Hot Wheels car? The center stripes have a rough texture and a matte reflectivity. Not your typical matte vinyl. Car is still new, and I've washed it... seems a damp microfiber towel cleans them fairly well after I use my wash mitt first. But it hasn't really been that dirty yet either. Need your recommendation on product (and techniques) to use to keep them looking nice. I see, searching here, that Adams VRT gets votes for the regular matte... thinking of ordering some. Thanks

04-28-2013, 07:56 PM	#2
Crazyhorse6901 Turbine Maker Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT-RS "LFX"V6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hampton,Virginia 23661-1824 Posts: 295	This is why I didn't buy the HotWheel Camaro; vinyl is a Bit** to upkeep

04-29-2013, 10:29 AM	#4
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,013	Adams VRT on order. hope it works!

05-16-2013, 01:51 PM	#5
2013Sizzler Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Camaro Conv. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 114	Fishman, What I've found best for me is to dry the car using the Adams microfiber drying towel. If the stripe gets marked up in between washes or someone rubs the stripe, the detail spray and a soft towel cleans it right up. A chamois does not work worth a crap.

05-16-2013, 06:13 PM	#6
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,013	Thanks... ya, thats what i've been doing too. I have the adams vrt here now... just have not tried on the stripes yet. But i did do the interior with it. Very shiny plastic now... good thing i wear shades when i drive.