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07-06-2011, 12:09 PM
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Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011
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Considering that the Racing Stripes are Vinyl...
Would it be best to treat them with something like Armor All to keep them clean and nice looking, or should I use the same stuff I would wax/polish the paint with?
I was wondering if maybe a Quick Detailer (of the many that are available) would also be a good choice as it probably wouldn't put that ashy white residue, on the stripes, like how I imagine a paste wax would. I've been thinking about this a lot and my car is still very new, but the stripes are vinyl (not painted on) and I have been wondering if a vinyl care product would be better than one for paint. I would just have to be careful not to get it on the paint. What have some of you been doing to keep the stripes clean, other than just regular washing?
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07-06-2011, 12:12 PM
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 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011
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I've been putting Adam's Buttery Wax on them: well protected and shiny as hell.
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07-06-2011, 12:12 PM
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I have matte black stripes and I don't touch them with anything more than soap and water, and then quick detailer. Even with the detailer I'm pretty sparse on it considering the heat in central Texas.
That's pretty much what I've heard over and over, just wash them, no need to wax or seal them. They are disposable and are only expected to last a few years as it is, unlike the paint you can make last a lifetime.
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07-06-2011, 12:14 PM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
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Turtle Wax Ice detailer works great ...
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07-06-2011, 12:17 PM
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Or just go and get stripes painted on and don't worry about the vinyl.
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07-06-2011, 02:28 PM
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Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011
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Thank you for all the tips, I'll see how they hold up.
To Pur3vil, I will definitely get them painted on in the event that they start to peel, bubble, turn ashy looking, etc..., but until then I want to see how long I can keep them looking nice.
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07-06-2011, 02:31 PM
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Just wash it with normal car wash no special treatment needed.
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07-06-2011, 02:45 PM
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Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009
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07-09-2011, 06:07 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009
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I second the turtle wax ice recommendation.
 I like to use this picture cause it shows off how well the stripes reflect stuff compared to the paint.
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07-09-2011, 06:09 PM
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Turtle Wax Ice works awesome on them.
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07-09-2011, 06:11 PM
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Plus my walmart anyway had the bonus size bottle, on sale for $6.50 was $9.28
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07-09-2011, 06:18 PM
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one more picture just because this was my first time using the ICE, and I love it.
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08-06-2011, 04:01 PM
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Digging up an old thread here. But since these pictures were taken my car has been mostly garaged, with only an occasional California car duster pass. Well it rained the first day I drove it again, and afterward it still looked amazing. I love the ICE product.
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