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06-06-2014, 11:03 PM
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 Drives: 2010 2SS, Black w/ Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Portland
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Vinyl Stripe Care
Quick question: does anybody do anything for their flat black vinyl stripes to care for them? I'm going to wax the car tomorrow (obviously keeping it off the stripes) but I'm curious if anyone does anything to them.
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06-06-2014, 11:24 PM
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Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2013
Location: Long Island NY
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Adams super vrt
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06-06-2014, 11:27 PM
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The Logistician
Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Jonesboro, AR
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06-10-2014, 09:03 AM
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 Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Boston, MA
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VRT, ftw. I use masking tape to both wax right up to the stripes, and then VRT them to the edge. I use VRT on a Q-tip for the pinstripe that runs next to the big stripe.
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06-10-2014, 09:51 AM
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Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Yardley, Pa
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Aerospace 303 which I use for my interior!
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06-10-2014, 11:55 AM
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Drives: a few Join Date: Mar 2014
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A few simple rules for matte stripe care -
Avoid any soaps with wax or gloss enhancers in them. Over time these additives will build up and cause uneven or blotchy looking stripes. A good option is SCG Balanced Wash Avoid wax based detail spray / spray wax for the same reason. Stick to a quick detailer thats safe for satin or matte finishes SCG Polymer Detail Spray Like mentioned above, mask your stripes off if you prefer to keep polish and wax residues off of them when treating the surrounding paint. If they start to look chalky or faded a quality water based dressing for vinyl will work. I like SCG Pro ETC for the simple fact its more concentrated than alternatives giving you the ability to dilute it with water to keep the gloss as low as you like. It also outlasts the competition when exposed to water. If you do for whatever reason accidentally get some wax residues onto the stripes (hey, we all make mistakes) then use a highly diluted mix of original blue dawn dish soap or an APC concentrate with degreasing properties and clean the area when its cool to the touch. Flush well with water and dress afterwards. Hope that helps!
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06-10-2014, 07:26 PM
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Drives: Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Miami FL
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06-10-2014, 09:24 PM
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Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Chelmsford MA
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Turtle Wax Ice. No reidue leaves them looking great after 2 years of applications.
http://www.turtlewax.com/shop/produc...-wax-14-fl-oz- |
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06-12-2014, 09:09 AM
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 Drives: Ford Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Fr,USA
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you are right,mask your stripes off if you prefer to keep polish and wax residues off of them when treating the surrounding paint. thanks
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06-21-2014, 08:40 PM
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but what do you do with shiny stripes?
can you glaze & wax them? do you still use VRT on those? 
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06-21-2014, 09:15 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Arizona
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06-21-2014, 09:24 PM
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06-21-2014, 09:36 PM
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06-21-2014, 09:46 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013
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