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Beemer · 03-24-2012, 02:40 PM

I've been "easing" into some Adam's products of the last two weeks. I've used Super VRT on my tires and trim and was quite happy with how it looks.

However - today I used in on my flat black vinyl hood spears and WOWSA! They look fantastic! I didn't realize how gray they were until I used VRT and now they are so black and smooth it's unbelievable.

I wish I'd have thought to take "before-after" pix but you'll just have to do with the "after".

These stripes are over 2.5 years old!

If you have flat black vinyl stripes you HAVE to try this stuff.

2ss2012 · 03-24-2012, 02:46 PM

nice

WiSSDiver · 03-24-2012, 03:16 PM

Yep. Liquid gold for vinyl stripes

Beemer · 03-26-2012, 08:28 AM

Sure is. I didn't even think of it at first since it's not talked about on the Adam's vids. However - it looks like they have a vinyl strip video on the Adam's site that confirms the effect.

Great stuff!

lscamaro · 03-26-2012, 10:48 AM

How do you manage to not leave a greasy look? My friend used it on his stripes and his looked a little greasy and mangled if you understand what i mean

Beemer · 03-26-2012, 10:56 AM

Mine weren't greasy at all. Maybe your friend used too much? I didn't put very much at all on the applicator.

lscamaro · 03-26-2012, 10:58 AM

Your probably right, he likes to use a lot when he can't get something right the first time. I'll let him know and see how it turns out

WiSSDiver · 03-26-2012, 11:25 AM

I've even used a small amount on a MF towel on my Hockey Stripes as they thin out because the sponge is too big. The rubber trip moldings and mirror housings look better than new once I hit them.

Awesome product.

Adam's Polishes · 03-26-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

How do you manage to not leave a greasy look? My friend used it on his stripes and his looked a little greasy and mangled if you understand what i mean

Probably too heavy on the application... also if you watch my video on stripe care its recommended you follow the application up with a dry towel to 'knock down' any excess.

tjk_art · 03-26-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Probably too heavy on the application... also if you watch my video on stripe care its recommended you follow the application up with a dry towel to 'knock down' any excess.

This. First time I did it wasn't impressed. Then I started knocking it down with a MF towel and it looks very perfect/even.

I do not ever go over my pin stripes with it though because it leaves such a mess on my paint, I try to pretty much "color inside the lines".

Being that your spears are so slim, how did you keep from getting overflow on the paint?

Beemer · 03-26-2012, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjk_art

This. First time I did it wasn't impressed. Then I started knocking it down with a MF towel and it looks very perfect/even.

I do not ever go over my pin stripes with them though because it leaves such a mess on my paint, I try to stay inside them and pretty much "color inside the lines".

Being that your spears are so slim, how did you keep from getting overflow on the paint?

I probably got a little on the paint but it just wiped off. I used the edge of the applicator and the corner when I got down to the point.

I always get a little on the painted bumper when I use VRT on the grill and it wipes right off.

fyrefyter72 · 06-19-2013, 03:24 PM

If you watch the Adams videos, getting VRT on the paint isn't an issue. It wipes right off...

TSW · 06-22-2013, 08:24 AM

I'm in Ontario Canada. Is this "Adam's" vinyl protectant stuff available here anywhere, and if not, is there another product anyone can recommend?

03-24-2012, 02:40 PM	#1
Beemer "Red Rocket" Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Morgan Mill, Texas Posts: 351	Flat Black Vinyl Stripes? VRT FTW! I've been "easing" into some Adam's products of the last two weeks. I've used Super VRT on my tires and trim and was quite happy with how it looks. However - today I used in on my flat black vinyl hood spears and WOWSA! They look fantastic! I didn't realize how gray they were until I used VRT and now they are so black and smooth it's unbelievable. I wish I'd have thought to take "before-after" pix but you'll just have to do with the "after". These stripes are over 2.5 years old! If you have flat black vinyl stripes you HAVE to try this stuff. Attached Images __________________

03-24-2012, 03:16 PM	#3
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Yep. Liquid gold for vinyl stripes __________________

03-26-2012, 08:28 AM	#4
Beemer "Red Rocket" Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Morgan Mill, Texas Posts: 351	Sure is. I didn't even think of it at first since it's not talked about on the Adam's vids. However - it looks like they have a vinyl strip video on the Adam's site that confirms the effect. Great stuff! __________________ Last edited by Beemer; 03-26-2012 at 11:03 AM.

03-26-2012, 10:48 AM	#5
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	How do you manage to not leave a greasy look? My friend used it on his stripes and his looked a little greasy and mangled if you understand what i mean __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

03-26-2012, 10:56 AM	#6
Beemer "Red Rocket" Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Morgan Mill, Texas Posts: 351	Mine weren't greasy at all. Maybe your friend used too much? I didn't put very much at all on the applicator. __________________

03-24-2012, 02:46 PM	#2
2ss2012 Drives: 2012 2ss ahen grey Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 390	nice

03-26-2012, 10:58 AM	#7
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Your probably right, he likes to use a lot when he can't get something right the first time. I'll let him know and see how it turns out __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

03-26-2012, 11:25 AM	#8
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	I've even used a small amount on a MF towel on my Hockey Stripes as they thin out because the sponge is too big. The rubber trip moldings and mirror housings look better than new once I hit them. Awesome product. __________________

06-19-2013, 03:24 PM	#12
fyrefyter72 Drives: 2010 1Lt Yellow Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 3	If you watch the Adams videos, getting VRT on the paint isn't an issue. It wipes right off...

06-22-2013, 08:24 AM	#13
TSW Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT Coup Join Date: May 2013 Location: Muskoka Ont. Canada Posts: 57	I'm in Ontario Canada. Is this "Adam's" vinyl protectant stuff available here anywhere, and if not, is there another product anyone can recommend?

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