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20151ss1le · 09-22-2015, 02:11 PM

I recently has issues with my 2015 camaro ss 1le hood wrap , I was able to contact Kelly Paul ( marketing analyst ) at 3m and the person in charge of dealing with my hood wrap , she told me that you can use " high quality car wax " ! Wanted to let everyone know . Her email is kpaul@mmm.com .

VTSummit · 09-22-2015, 02:28 PM

You shouldn't post someone's email address on a forum like that- she'll get spammed to death. That being said, yes, you should wax vinyl to protect it from UV. I use carnuba on mine and the 20 year old "7 year vinyl" stripes look ok.

Demon War Horse · 09-22-2015, 07:29 PM

I waxed or use Zaino on all of my vinyl. Zaino clear seal on my hood wrap that I did. If you do stripes or other designs, just do not go across the edges. That causes build up and lifting. Work from the center out. On a hood it's not a big deal, but stripes or other accents shoul go from the center out.

Shark72 · 09-22-2015, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTSummit

That being said, yes, you should wax vinyl to protect it from UV. I use carnuba on mine and the 20 year old "7 year vinyl" stripes look ok.

WRONG...
Do Not put wax on the 1LE wrapped hood.
Lots of information on this subject.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=321361

JimE · 09-22-2015, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shark72

WRONG...
Do Not put wax on the 1LE wrapped hood.
Lots of information on this subject.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=321361

+1

And waxing will put a shine on what should be matte.

VTSummit · 09-22-2015, 10:14 PM

Never mind- missed the "matte" part- the stripes on my race car are not matte. However, there are several products out to protect vinyl from UV that don't add shine. Use something, or plan to change the wrap in a few years.

vinman · 09-23-2015, 06:52 AM

I use Adams vrt, shiny for a bit, but then it just has a nice dark color afterwards

Chris1SS1LE · 09-23-2015, 09:13 PM

Everyone owns there car they are not owned by all members or GM. We can make it a matte finish, a glossy matte finish, swirled finish, wet look. It doesn't matter, because the wrap is only warranty for 2 years and its not going to hurt the value when 95% of the public thanks the owner put it on there themselves.

I use adam's wax and VRT, I can make it glossy, shiney matte, matte. Anything is better then the grey looking dried out looks that I see most 1LE's around here with.

skipinminn · 09-23-2015, 10:14 PM

I had my wrap removed and hood Painted

grasshopper WAX on WAX OFF

Cool1LE · 09-24-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris1SS1LE

Everyone owns there car they are not owned by all members or GM. We can make it a matte finish, a glossy matte finish, swirled finish, wet look. It doesn't matter, because the wrap is only warranty for 2 years and its not going to hurt the value when 95% of the public thanks the owner put it on there themselves.

I use adam's wax and VRT, I can make it glossy, shiney matte, matte. Anything is better then the grey looking dried out looks that I see most 1LE's around here with.

Not just the public but the dealers....I had a service manager tell me point blank that I put the wrap on and they wouldn't be responsible for anything associated with it...

20151ss1le · 09-25-2015, 05:51 PM

3m is responsible for the hood wrap warranty , not the dealer . That was the letter in my car and owners manual when I bought it , I have a 2015 1le .

09-22-2015, 02:11 PM	#1
20151ss1le Drives: 20151ss 1le crystal red metallic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Honeoye New York Posts: 6	Black matte hood wrap I recently has issues with my 2015 camaro ss 1le hood wrap , I was able to contact Kelly Paul ( marketing analyst ) at 3m and the person in charge of dealing with my hood wrap , she told me that you can use " high quality car wax " ! Wanted to let everyone know . Her email is kpaul@mmm.com .

09-22-2015, 02:28 PM	#2
VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,364	You shouldn't post someone's email address on a forum like that- she'll get spammed to death. That being said, yes, you should wax vinyl to protect it from UV. I use carnuba on mine and the 20 year old "7 year vinyl" stripes look ok. __________________ Thanks to MRR, I have some SWEET wheels! Thank you! 2015 2LT Ported TB, Ported intake, JACFAB intake spacer, Borla exhaust, IPF 91 tune, Complete 1/LE suspension, Brembo brakes, Goodridge lines, Elite catch can, CAI with Thermo-wrap, 275/40-20 x 10's all around, Z/28 spoiler, GM splitter, Alpine/Polk stereo with AudiControl interface.

09-22-2015, 07:29 PM	#3
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I waxed or use Zaino on all of my vinyl. Zaino clear seal on my hood wrap that I did. If you do stripes or other designs, just do not go across the edges. That causes build up and lifting. Work from the center out. On a hood it's not a big deal, but stripes or other accents shoul go from the center out. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

09-22-2015, 10:14 PM	#6
VTSummit Consistently inconsistent Drives: 2015 2LT Summit White Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States Posts: 1,364	Never mind- missed the "matte" part- the stripes on my race car are not matte. However, there are several products out to protect vinyl from UV that don't add shine. Use something, or plan to change the wrap in a few years. __________________ Thanks to MRR, I have some SWEET wheels! Thank you! 2015 2LT Ported TB, Ported intake, JACFAB intake spacer, Borla exhaust, IPF 91 tune, Complete 1/LE suspension, Brembo brakes, Goodridge lines, Elite catch can, CAI with Thermo-wrap, 275/40-20 x 10's all around, Z/28 spoiler, GM splitter, Alpine/Polk stereo with AudiControl interface.

09-23-2015, 06:52 AM	#7
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,461 View My Garage	I use Adams vrt, shiny for a bit, but then it just has a nice dark color afterwards __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

09-23-2015, 09:13 PM	#8
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	Everyone owns there car they are not owned by all members or GM. We can make it a matte finish, a glossy matte finish, swirled finish, wet look. It doesn't matter, because the wrap is only warranty for 2 years and its not going to hurt the value when 95% of the public thanks the owner put it on there themselves. I use adam's wax and VRT, I can make it glossy, shiney matte, matte. Anything is better then the grey looking dried out looks that I see most 1LE's around here with.

09-23-2015, 10:14 PM	#9
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	I had my wrap removed and hood Painted grasshopper WAX on WAX OFF

09-25-2015, 05:51 PM	#11
20151ss1le Drives: 20151ss 1le crystal red metallic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Honeoye New York Posts: 6	3m is responsible for the hood wrap warranty , not the dealer . That was the letter in my car and owners manual when I bought it , I have a 2015 1le .