Stripes need cleaning

[Mustang_Scotty]

I read alot that you should not polish the stripes. They need cleaning. What did you guys use?

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by Mustang_Scotty

I read alot that you should not polish the stripes. They need cleaning. What did you guys use?

I clay bar'd my stripes when I got them.

I washed the car twice before that thought that they were clean.

Then I started to clay bar and did one part of the stripe (white)... OMG, what a difference. Now they're clean.


Don't push too hard, but it will definitely help.

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[Darkside]

Easy way to clean vinyl stripes...

Remove them and have them painted on.

[ilmor]

For two years I have only used 303 protectant, and mine look great. I never wax them.

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[TOMMY GUN]

Way back when I had vinyl stripes I treated them the same as the paint. Claybar and polish.

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[VaporDude]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Way back when I had vinyl stripes I treated them the same as the paint. Claybar and polish.

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I did this same thing. Since you have the claybar out, us it on the rest of the car too. You will be amazed of the difference. In between polishes, I use the quick detailer.

[The Bone]

I do the same thing i even use a buffer and I have no issues with mine

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by Joe G

I clay bar'd my stripes when I got them.

I washed the car twice before that thought that they were clean.

Then I started to clay bar and did one part of the stripe (white)... OMG, what a difference. Now they're clean.


Don't push too hard, but it will definitely help.

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Claybar'd most of my car tonight (except the hood). Last time I did it was last spring.


I keep it clean and wash often - it didn't look dirty, but what a difference after the clay! Especially my white stripes!! Mama Mia could I tell the difference after I was done.






On another note - I ran out of the spray lubricant stuff that comes with the clay. I tried using my ICE detailer with it... but after a small spot it didn't feel right so I stopped.




What should I use with the clay that I can get at a normal auto parts store?

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Joe G

Claybar'd most of my car tonight (except the hood). Last time I did it was last spring.


I keep it clean and wash often - it didn't look dirty, but what a difference after the clay! Especially my white stripes!! Mama Mia could I tell the difference after I was done.






On another note - I ran out of the spray lubricant stuff that comes with the clay. I tried using my ICE detailer with it... but after a small spot it didn't feel right so I stopped.




What should I use with the clay that I can get at a normal auto parts store?

soapy water is the alternative...

[JonW]

Before I bought my car, I asked John at Dri Wash n Guard if I could safely use his product on my vinyl stripes, and he said yes. That's all I've used on my car so far, stripes and all.

Joe, I use Meguiars detailer whenever I use a clay bar. I usually pick up an extra bottle when I buy the clay bar kit. It's always worked well for me.

[VaporDude]

Originally Posted by JonW

Before I bought my car, I asked John at Dri Wash n Guard if I could safely use his product on my vinyl stripes, and he said yes. That's all I've used on my car so far, stripes and all.

Joe, I use Meguiars detailer whenever I use a clay bar. I usually pick up an extra bottle when I buy the clay bar kit. It's always worked well for me.

+1....I use the Meguire's clay bar kit and it comes with the quick detailer. It worked out great.

[Joe G]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

soapy water is the alternative...

Originally Posted by JonW

Joe, I use Meguiars detailer whenever I use a clay bar. I usually pick up an extra bottle when I buy the clay bar kit. It's always worked well for me.

Originally Posted by VaporDude

+1....I use the Meguire's clay bar kit and it comes with the quick detailer. It worked out great.

Thanks guys.




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[Joe G]

Originally Posted by JonW

Before I bought my car, I asked John at Dri Wash n Guard if I could safely use his product on my vinyl stripes, and he said yes. That's all I've used on my car so far, stripes and all.
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I love it too. Does a great job when I don't need to do a heavy duty cleaning.



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[ShowCar]

Just about any over the counter detail spray will work. Mothers and meguiars come to mind. In a pinch car wash soap in a 32oz sprayer mixed 10:1 works too.