Matt Stripes Care?
3/9/15, 01:38 PM
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Matt Stripes Care?
I have Double-Lined Racing Stripes similar to those factory GT500's in Matt Black.
The shop told me to wash them Soap n water but being DD mostly parked out in the sun during the day made them look cloudy/hazy with whitish stuff on them. I then used 'plastic cleaner' from detail supply shop but its getting worse. Now they look like s.hit.
I really like the stripes especially on Mustangs but they might have to go. Is there specific care product made to clean the matt vinyl stripes or do matt ones normally have short life span??
The shop told me to wash them Soap n water but being DD mostly parked out in the sun during the day made them look cloudy/hazy with whitish stuff on them. I then used 'plastic cleaner' from detail supply shop but its getting worse. Now they look like s.hit.
I really like the stripes especially on Mustangs but they might have to go. Is there specific care product made to clean the matt vinyl stripes or do matt ones normally have short life span??
3/9/15, 05:09 PM
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Wow, that does look bad. Where did you get those at so I don't make that mistake? I guess painted is the only way to go on a daily driver? I have an SGM 2014 and was waiting until after I got rims to put stripes on it.
3/9/15, 08:59 PM
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Chemical guys has a matte detailer spray. I was gonna try it when I put my stripes on later this year. http://www.chemicalguys.com/Meticulo...spi_995_16.htm
3/10/15, 04:25 AM
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Chemical guys has a matte detailer spray. I was gonna try it when I put my stripes on later this year. http://www.chemicalguys.com/Meticulo...spi_995_16.htm
3/22/15, 07:41 PM
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I know you guys are looking for a solution for the decal being unhappy there, but if I might present this...?
HR010 Hot Rod Black.
This is an awesome looking matte/satin black paint that will be just as cleanable as any other paint. I have it on Awesome and all I ever do is just wash it like the rest of her. Can't recommend it enough, it's tough as nails and hasn't faded or blemished. 'bout $100 or less for a kit, and a reputable painter shouldn't have any problem replacing the decal stripes with this.
In case that helps in any way. Good luck whatever your solution(s)!
HR010 Hot Rod Black.
This is an awesome looking matte/satin black paint that will be just as cleanable as any other paint. I have it on Awesome and all I ever do is just wash it like the rest of her. Can't recommend it enough, it's tough as nails and hasn't faded or blemished. 'bout $100 or less for a kit, and a reputable painter shouldn't have any problem replacing the decal stripes with this.
In case that helps in any way. Good luck whatever your solution(s)!
3/22/15, 09:55 PM
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Chemical guys has a matte detailer spray. I was gonna try it when I put my stripes on later this year. http://www.chemicalguys.com/Meticulo...spi_995_16.htm
I know you guys are looking for a solution for the decal being unhappy there, but if I might present this...?
HR010 Hot Rod Black.
This is an awesome looking matte/satin black paint that will be just as cleanable as any other paint. I have it on Awesome and all I ever do is just wash it like the rest of her. Can't recommend it enough, it's tough as nails and hasn't faded or blemished. 'bout $100 or less for a kit, and a reputable painter shouldn't have any problem replacing the decal stripes with this.
In case that helps in any way. Good luck whatever your solution(s)!
HR010 Hot Rod Black.
This is an awesome looking matte/satin black paint that will be just as cleanable as any other paint. I have it on Awesome and all I ever do is just wash it like the rest of her. Can't recommend it enough, it's tough as nails and hasn't faded or blemished. 'bout $100 or less for a kit, and a reputable painter shouldn't have any problem replacing the decal stripes with this.
In case that helps in any way. Good luck whatever your solution(s)!
6/8/15, 06:22 PM
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I used Mother's Back to Black trim cleaner on my California Special stripes and then put Quartz DLux coating on them. It worked very well and water just runs off them now.
6/20/15, 06:25 PM
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Pony, did this get resolved? Im just curious if you were able to bring them back. I swear by Chemical guys products. For anyone reading, do not put wax on matte black. I know it is working for James, but seems to be advised against by most. Chemical guys Hybrid V7 is an amazing product, and used after each wash will offer the UV protection for the matte stripes. Beware, if you are on the east coast, the stuff must come pony (not GT) express. It takes 7-10 days to get your products. If you have a question, call them, they are helpful.
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8/1/21, 03:35 PM
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Cleaning racing stripes
Would Turtle wax ICE work? I use it on my Boss hood decal every other wash and it has not faded at all.
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I will have to dig in and really do it to make them perfect but they look 100x better
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Whites stripes clean
The the spots that are on the picture of my white racing stripes are a reflection of the clouds in the sky
and you don’t have to worry about hitting the paint because you can do the whole outside of your car
and you don’t have to worry about hitting the paint because you can do the whole outside of your car
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