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colemanvoice · 08-23-2010, 10:02 AM

I have white vinyl ralley stripes on my car. I can wax those just fine. I'm wondering about the black vinyl ralley stripes. They appear to be flat rather than glossy. What do you guys use to protect them? What can I use to keep them from drying out and cracking over time?

Thanks guys.

2LTRS · 08-23-2010, 10:04 AM

Adam's Clear Polish for matte stripes. Wax on glossy stripes.

jgnitro c · 08-23-2010, 10:09 AM

try phoneix graphics they sell a product just for that it works great on all stripes and decals wax is not good for the stripes check there web site out

2LTRS · 08-23-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jgnitro c

wax is not good for the stripes

nonsense! wax is fine on glossy stripes. I've waxed mine for almost a year, with no adverse effects, except for stripes that glow almost as good as the clear coat.

colemanvoice · 08-23-2010, 10:17 AM

Nice. I figured there must be something out there specific for vinyl, but I had no idea what. Thanks guys, looks like I'll be doinig a little research after your suggestions.

colemanvoice · 08-23-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 2LTRS

nonsense! wax is fine on glossy stripes. I've waxed mine for almost a year, with no adverse effects, except for stripes that glow almost as good as the clear coat.

Well those are the stripes I'm concerned with as long as they are from GM. So they are glossy? I didn't want to risk it with wax. I wasn't sure if what I was feeling was flat or glossy.

CamaroDreams07 · 08-23-2010, 10:30 AM

A lot of people use Turtle Wax ICE on stripes. Can't say from personal experience how it works though.

2LTRS · 08-23-2010, 10:37 AM

My stripes are CGM.. Therefore ok to wax. The only stripes I recommend Adam's clear polish for are the matte black stripes.

colemanvoice · 08-23-2010, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2LTRS

My stripes are CGM.. Therefore ok to wax. The only stripes I recommend Adam's clear polish for are the matte black stripes.

Right on, I'll make sure what I'm working with is black, not CGM then. I appreciate your help.

CaniacFan · 08-23-2010, 10:41 AM

I have the black matte stripes on my CGM. I use Zaino products on mine and haven't had a problem at all. No buildup, no problem. I always rub/buff in the direction of the stripe though.. Good Luck.

colemanvoice · 08-26-2010, 12:08 PM

Okay, I found what jgnitro c was talking about, http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/detail.htm Doesn't say anything about matt colored vinyl though.

colemanvoice · 08-26-2010, 12:14 PM

I called the phone number for Adam's and asked what they have to protect matt colored vinyl stripes. I was told if they are kept clean with a waterless cleaner, they should be okay. That, there isn't anything on the market to protect them.

jshaf · 08-29-2010, 05:04 PM

I use the turtle wax ice synthetic wax product for mine, can't remember the exact name but it comes in a squirt bottle and after I used it the first time I saw instant difference. after putting it on the water beeded nicely afterward. I try to spray them every 4-5 wash jobs, about once a month or so

mikey8 · 08-29-2010, 07:55 PM

I've been using Adam's Americana on my factory stripes. I haven't had any problems, and the water beads on the stripes.

08-23-2010, 10:02 AM	#1
colemanvoice team chicklet camaro Drives: MOTL3Y Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,384 View My Garage	black vinyl decal care I have white vinyl ralley stripes on my car. I can wax those just fine. I'm wondering about the black vinyl ralley stripes. They appear to be flat rather than glossy. What do you guys use to protect them? What can I use to keep them from drying out and cracking over time? Thanks guys. __________________

08-23-2010, 10:04 AM	#2
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	Adam's Clear Polish for matte stripes. Wax on glossy stripes. __________________

08-23-2010, 10:09 AM	#3
jgnitro c Drives: 2010 indy pace car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: freehold nj Posts: 18 View My Garage	stripe care try phoneix graphics they sell a product just for that it works great on all stripes and decals wax is not good for the stripes check there web site out

08-23-2010, 10:17 AM	#5
colemanvoice team chicklet camaro Drives: MOTL3Y Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,384 View My Garage	Nice. I figured there must be something out there specific for vinyl, but I had no idea what. Thanks guys, looks like I'll be doinig a little research after your suggestions. __________________

08-23-2010, 10:30 AM	#7
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	A lot of people use Turtle Wax ICE on stripes. Can't say from personal experience how it works though. __________________ [B]

08-23-2010, 10:37 AM	#8
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	My stripes are CGM.. Therefore ok to wax. The only stripes I recommend Adam's clear polish for are the matte black stripes. __________________

08-23-2010, 10:41 AM	#10
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	I have the black matte stripes on my CGM. I use Zaino products on mine and haven't had a problem at all. No buildup, no problem. I always rub/buff in the direction of the stripe though.. Good Luck.

08-26-2010, 12:08 PM	#11
colemanvoice team chicklet camaro Drives: MOTL3Y Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,384 View My Garage	Okay, I found what jgnitro c was talking about, http://www.phoenixgraphix.com/detail.htm Doesn't say anything about matt colored vinyl though. __________________

08-26-2010, 12:14 PM	#12
colemanvoice team chicklet camaro Drives: MOTL3Y Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,384 View My Garage	I called the phone number for Adam's and asked what they have to protect matt colored vinyl stripes. I was told if they are kept clean with a waterless cleaner, they should be okay. That, there isn't anything on the market to protect them. __________________

08-29-2010, 05:04 PM	#13
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I use the turtle wax ice synthetic wax product for mine, can't remember the exact name but it comes in a squirt bottle and after I used it the first time I saw instant difference. after putting it on the water beeded nicely afterward. I try to spray them every 4-5 wash jobs, about once a month or so __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

08-29-2010, 07:55 PM	#14
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	I've been using Adam's Americana on my factory stripes. I haven't had any problems, and the water beads on the stripes. __________________

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