08-20-2008, 09:06 PM | #1 |
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Flat black stripes... again
I've brought up the issue of flat black stripes before on here... I'm getting my car black w/ black wheels and plan on having flat black stipes either painted or vinyled on like the Kright Rider edition GT500KR (I had the idea before thet debuted it!). Everywhere I read about matte/flat paint or vinyl stipes it mention that you're not to use wax on them. Anybody with some paint experience please enlighten me... how exactly am I supposed to run my car through the car wash when they all wax you car?!? I'd just wash it @ home but I live in a condo where that's not an option, even still I'd like to be able to wax my car... HELP!!
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08-20-2008, 09:53 PM | #2 | |
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08-21-2008, 01:50 AM | #3 |
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I'd go a step further and say don't even use the brush. ONLY use a micro fiber towel on the paint. Don't use those mits as they tend to fall on the ground and even after one drop, will pick up dirt and debris that you are going to rub right back into your paint leaving tiny little scratches.
As far as waxing over flat black vinyl stripes, I imagine it would just be the same, right? Anyone? I have no experience in dealing w/ waxing over something that is not a clear coat. |
08-21-2008, 06:54 AM | #4 | |
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08-21-2008, 11:40 AM | #5 | |
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I want this on my Camaro, I'll just have the stock wheels powder-coated a semi-gloss black also. Thanks alot for the info. I'll do some more research between now and couple years before I get my car so I can find a low maintainance for the look I want. |
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08-21-2008, 01:47 PM | #6 |
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hm this is good to know because i plan on black paint and red vinyl stripes
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thats my exact car //... just ordered stripes
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09-18-2010, 11:57 PM | #8 |
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The flat black stripes will look satin with a good polish. Not sure about paste wax tho. I use a turtle wax ice glaze on mine.
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