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Junkman2008 · 04-08-2010, 07:47 AM

That's right! If you want a star on your paper, don't show up with the "gritmobile"!

stirthepot · 04-08-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey8

Dude, your car looks great!!!!! Did you tape off the stripes when using the PC and SHR? I need to redo my hood again, and it looks like the swirls are right up to the edge of the stripes.

Thanks.

Yes I did use the wide blue painters tape to mask off the stripes. I went a 1/4 inch onto the paint. I then ran the PC right up to the tape and in btwn the strips on the paint as well.

If you need to get swirls out of the last little bit up to the strips I would do so by hand, don't want to risk having the PC lift a stripe because if it does the stripe will never stick back down. (of course they could the excuse needed to have the stripes painted on)

stirthepot · 04-08-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by drtwo

Do you put the adams polish right over the "flat black' stripes? or do you have to go around them?

I put Americana right over the stripes. They came out great.

2LTRS · 04-08-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stirthepot

I put Americana right over the stripes. They came out great.

Me too..

drtwo · 04-10-2010, 05:21 PM

Can you put the Buttery Wax right on the stripes too or is that not recommended?

Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drtwo

Can you put the Buttery Wax right on the stripes too or is that not recommended?

The only thing that I will ever recommend for the stripes is the Adam's Clear Polish. I know for a fact that it won't turn white over time like some waxes can.

rd-camaro · 04-10-2010, 07:29 PM

hmmm i used FMP and then SMW on my stripes but they are glossy and not flat. they came out awesome!

heres a link to my pictures! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...olishes&page=2

Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 07:57 PM

If you want your strips to be glossy, that stuff will probably do it. From the factory, the stripes come flat black with a slight luster and that's the appearance I try and keep them at. It's totally a preference thing but like I said before, some stuff acts negatively with the vinyl stripes. I see this at all the big shows I attend from the Fords and GM's to the Chrysler's. The stripes are picky about what is used on them over time.

FANTA-Z · 04-10-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

The only thing that I will ever recommend for the stripes is the Adam's Clear Polish. I know for a fact that it won't turn white over time like some waxes can.

And I know for a fact it makes the stripes look great

Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 08:09 PM

Speaking of the Fanta-Z, how's that ride coming along Glenn?

FANTA-Z · 04-10-2010, 08:13 PM

Going pretty good. Not Junkman complete yet but getting there

Junkman2008 · 04-10-2010, 08:14 PM

In time my friend, in time. Then we'll be having Adam's parties at your crib!

FANTA-Z · 04-10-2010, 08:15 PM

Well I dont ever see myself being nowhere near your expertise but Im down with an Adams party lol.

rd-camaro · 04-15-2010, 07:27 AM

hey junkman what do you recommend in order to get fine scratches out of my stripes? FMP? im thinkin SHR will be way too agressive and mess them up.

04-08-2010, 07:47 AM	#43
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04-10-2010, 05:21 PM	#47
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	Can you put the Buttery Wax right on the stripes too or is that not recommended? __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

04-10-2010, 07:57 PM	#50
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	If you want your strips to be glossy, that stuff will probably do it. From the factory, the stripes come flat black with a slight luster and that's the appearance I try and keep them at. It's totally a preference thing but like I said before, some stuff acts negatively with the vinyl stripes. I see this at all the big shows I attend from the Fords and GM's to the Chrysler's. The stripes are picky about what is used on them over time. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

04-10-2010, 08:09 PM	#52
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	Speaking of the Fanta-Z, how's that ride coming along Glenn? __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

04-10-2010, 08:14 PM	#54
Junkman2008 "Detailing Devil Dog" Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,730	In time my friend, in time. Then we'll be having Adam's parties at your crib! __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

04-10-2010, 07:29 PM	#49
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 568	hmmm i used FMP and then SMW on my stripes but they are glossy and not flat. they came out awesome! heres a link to my pictures! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...olishes&page=2

04-10-2010, 08:13 PM	#53
FANTA-Z Drives: 2010 SSRS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 388	Going pretty good. Not Junkman complete yet but getting there

04-10-2010, 08:15 PM	#55
FANTA-Z Drives: 2010 SSRS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 388	Well I dont ever see myself being nowhere near your expertise but Im down with an Adams party lol.

04-15-2010, 07:27 AM	#56
rd-camaro Drives: 2010 2LT Blk IOM stripes IO leather Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 568	hey junkman what do you recommend in order to get fine scratches out of my stripes? FMP? im thinkin SHR will be way too agressive and mess them up.