Maintaining the vinyl stripes...
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Anyone here have any loose/faulty stripe problems? I took mine through a touchless carwash (I know I got enough grief already no further comments needed please stay on subject) and it shredded my wide stripe from the front of the hood to about 2/3 rds way back. It also nicked off part of my BOSS decal. Anyone else have to replace any stripes?
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Anyone here have any loose/faulty stripe problems? I took mine through a touchless carwash (I know I got enough grief already no further comments needed please stay on subject) and it shredded my wide stripe from the front of the hood to about 2/3 rds way back. It also nicked off part of my BOSS decal. Anyone else have to replace any stripes?
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Anyone here have any loose/faulty stripe problems? I took mine through a touchless carwash (I know I got enough grief already no further comments needed please stay on subject) and it shredded my wide stripe from the front of the hood to about 2/3 rds way back. It also nicked off part of my BOSS decal. Anyone else have to replace any stripes?
My hood looks to have taken an impact from something (rocks / salt / winter filth) and cracked one of the smaller stripes and now dirt is getting under it and causing it to lift a little.
For the fender I bought the replacement stickers $280 cost, ouch! For the hood I'm going to try and warranty if they won't I'll fix it for now I don't want to know how much the hood stripes are.
On another note these stripes have me thinking of going with 2012 boss stripes on my 13. Thoughts? I'm sure I wouldn't have the same issues at least with the hood.
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yes but from the winter. passenger side fender is missing a bit, I'm guessing from grinding into / through snow banks.
My hood looks to have taken an impact from something (rocks / salt / winter filth) and cracked one of the smaller stripes and now dirt is getting under it and causing it to lift a little.
For the fender I bought the replacement stickers $280 cost, ouch! For the hood I'm going to try and warranty if they won't I'll fix it for now I don't want to know how much the hood stripes are.
On another note these stripes have me thinking of going with 2012 boss stripes on my 13. Thoughts? I'm sure I wouldn't have the same issues at least with the hood.
My hood looks to have taken an impact from something (rocks / salt / winter filth) and cracked one of the smaller stripes and now dirt is getting under it and causing it to lift a little.
For the fender I bought the replacement stickers $280 cost, ouch! For the hood I'm going to try and warranty if they won't I'll fix it for now I don't want to know how much the hood stripes are.
On another note these stripes have me thinking of going with 2012 boss stripes on my 13. Thoughts? I'm sure I wouldn't have the same issues at least with the hood.
She'll be "patched" up in no time. Pun intended
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Anyone here have any loose/faulty stripe problems? I took mine through a touchless carwash (I know I got enough grief already no further comments needed please stay on subject) and it shredded my wide stripe from the front of the hood to about 2/3 rds way back. It also nicked off part of my BOSS decal. Anyone else have to replace any stripes?
On another note, I was pressure washing my GT/CS and the side stripe started coming off. I gasped! I put it back in its rightful place and hasn't budged since.
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http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...oduct_Code=Z-6
This stuff works great, after a wash and dry, spraying this stuff on shines them up and provides UV protection.
This stuff works great, after a wash and dry, spraying this stuff on shines them up and provides UV protection.
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Thanks! Love this ride. After a long winter of tooling around in the 97 Merc, I'm ready for some fun. For some reason I can't take corners or on ramps at the same speed. Go figure.
Your RS3 looks pretty sharp too.
Your RS3 looks pretty sharp too.
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I use Griot's Garage products and have been clay baring, polishing and waxing the stripes along with the rest of the car. I use their random obital and have never noted any problems. I do use a soft toothpick to go along the edge of the decal if I notice some clay, polish or wax buildup. I do the same thing to my 2007 Shelby GT, which has vinyl stripes that a lot of guys have had all sorts of problems with but mine still look like new.
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Yeah, I feel your pain, although my daily drier is pretty fun. I'm dying to drive this car as it is still cold in the Northeast and snow melting here and there. These ultra high performance tires will not handle the cold weather well.
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Anyone have issues with water spots? I washed my Boss, dried it right away but still have water spots on the hood stripe. I've tried polishing with Zaino Z5 and while the stripe is very shiny, the water spots remain. Any suggestions on how to remove the water spots would be appreciated.
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it seemes like from all the post about stripe issues in all different threads. The 2013 has more problems. It's just my observation.
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FYI people Synthetic waxes leave no white residue. So this is what I do.
I use a synthetic sealer wax over the stripes. this also smooths out the edges of the stripes so that natural waxes do not build up so easy. Then I wax the entire car with a good Carnuba.
I use a synthetic sealer wax over the stripes. this also smooths out the edges of the stripes so that natural waxes do not build up so easy. Then I wax the entire car with a good Carnuba.
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I use Griot's Garage products and have been clay baring, polishing and waxing the stripes along with the rest of the car. I use their random obital and have never noted any problems. I do use a soft toothpick to go along the edge of the decal if I notice some clay, polish or wax buildup. I do the same thing to my 2007 Shelby GT, which has vinyl stripes that a lot of guys have had all sorts of problems with but mine still look like new.
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I've tried Zaino Z5 and Gloss Enhancer, Zymoil Wax Cleaner, Griots Fine Polish even household vinegar - still have water spots on the hood stripe...grrr
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Get some mcguire's 105 and 205 polish. I listed both because the 105 will remove scratches from vinyl/ paint and the 205 will complete the process. This is the best stuff on the market for removing scratch's and stains from paint and vinyl that I have found. I got a major bird bomb on my stripe and was ready to get the hood painted, tried this as a last ditch effort and it made me a very happy man. It's only a couple of bucks a bottle and well worth it. I get it from autogeeks.com. You won't be disappointed.
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+10000 on the McGuires
Both compounds are excellent!! Use with Lake Country pads, finish up with Z6 or Adams Detail spray, then apply your fav wax or polish.
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Get some mcguire's 105 and 205 polish. I listed both because the 105 will remove scratches from vinyl/ paint and the 205 will complete the process. This is the best stuff on the market for removing scratch's and stains from paint and vinyl that I have found. I got a major bird bomb on my stripe and was ready to get the hood painted, tried this as a last ditch effort and it made me a very happy man. It's only a couple of bucks a bottle and well worth it. I get it from autogeeks.com. You won't be disappointed.
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You won't be disappointed. But remember, I don't have a 2013, but vinyl is vinyl. Post up the results when your done.
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