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Coop 2010 · 08-29-2012, 09:20 AM

100+ degrees and sprinkler at work went off. Spots will not come off, any suggestions? Have tried light buffing, didn't want to burn them.

Adam's Polishes · 08-29-2012, 10:28 AM

gloss or matte?

Coop 2010 · 08-29-2012, 09:47 PM

Gloss

Thanks for the reply

Todd@Autopia · 08-31-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop 2010

100+ degrees and sprinkler at work went off. Spots will not come off, any suggestions? Have tried light buffing, didn't want to burn them.

Try Chemical Guy's Water Spot Remover.

warren3537 · 08-31-2012, 11:41 AM

This is something that I kind of stumbled upon, I used a little bit of rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth, at first it worked real good on the paint, then I used a little on the stripes, and it worked, I also follwed up with some turtle wax ICE, I have been using armorall extreme shield wax, but it leaves water spots but it does make for washing the car down easier and for getting the bugs off.

Adam's Polishes · 09-05-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop 2010

Gloss

Thanks for the reply

Its gonna depend largely on how bad they are... start simple with a little white vinegar and see if that will dissolve whatever minerals are there, be sure to only start this process if the stripes are cool to the touch and out of direct sunlight. Never let anything, especially chemicals or cleaners, dry on them. You can lightly clay the spots as well, just be very gentle as the possibility of 'marring' the vinyl is high and you don't want to put more damage in.

You can also try to polish lightly with a VERY fine abrasive (like our Fine Machine Polish or Revive), and see where it gets you. With the vinyl you just have to be extremely careful about introducing harsh chemicals b/c theres always the possibility of staining, discoloring, or damaging the stripe further.

Any chance you can get a picture of the issue?

Deke736 · 09-05-2012, 03:49 PM

Any suggestions for matte stripes?

CamaroDreams07 · 09-05-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Deke736

Any suggestions for matte stripes?

You could try the spot removers, vinegar, or the clay. Stay away from polish as it will shine up the areas you polish more than the matte surroundings.

I hate giving advice for vinyl because it's so easy to ruin it with the wrong product or application. I really just hate vinyl

slicktempo · 09-06-2012, 12:19 PM

Clay bar?

08-29-2012, 09:20 AM	#1
Coop 2010 Delivered 05/20/2009 Drives: Black 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 330	Water Spots on Stripes 100+ degrees and sprinkler at work went off. Spots will not come off, any suggestions? Have tried light buffing, didn't want to burn them.

09-05-2012, 03:49 PM	#7
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	Any suggestions for matte stripes? __________________

08-29-2012, 10:28 AM	#2
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	gloss or matte?

08-29-2012, 09:47 PM	#3
Coop 2010 Delivered 05/20/2009 Drives: Black 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 330	Gloss Thanks for the reply

08-31-2012, 11:41 AM	#5
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	This is something that I kind of stumbled upon, I used a little bit of rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth, at first it worked real good on the paint, then I used a little on the stripes, and it worked, I also follwed up with some turtle wax ICE, I have been using armorall extreme shield wax, but it leaves water spots but it does make for washing the car down easier and for getting the bugs off.

09-06-2012, 12:19 PM	#9
slicktempo Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calabasas Posts: 132	Clay bar?