ultradoug99 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 What is the best way to clean and maintain the Black racing Stripes on a 2010 GT500? Thanks Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
check6 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 What is the best way to clean and maintain the Black racing Stripes on a 2010 GT500? Thanks Doug Hi Doug. When I picked up my car from SAI, I was told to wash as normal and to not use a wax on it, but use a detailing spray to protect it from UV etc. Hope this helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi Doug. When I picked up my car from SAI, I was told to wash as normal and to not use a wax on it, but use a detailing spray to protect it from UV etc. Hope this helps... I would have to say correct........Vynel Stripes have to Breath and Wax will not let that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultradoug99 Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hi Doug. When I picked up my car from SAI, I was told to wash as normal and to not use a wax on it, but use a detailing spray to protect it from UV etc. Hope this helps... Thanks Leann, And thank you for serving our country Doug Doug@ultrathinpizza.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbykam Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 If you get stains (wax) on the flat black stripes you can use some white vinegar with a very soft brush to get it out. Be careful though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 If you get stains (wax) on the flat black stripes you can use some white vinegar with a very soft brush to get it out. Be careful though! A friend of mine has a Dodge Charger Daytona with the big Flat Black Hood Decal. A glob of Pine Sap droped onto it, right in the center of it, he has tried many things to get it off but made it worse. Any Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbykam Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Flat black can be very touchy. I would have him try the vinegar but I have had customers who needed to replace the whole stripe due to a stain that would not come out. Flat black certainly looks sharp but as you know it is prone to stains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 A friend of mine has a Dodge Charger Daytona with the big Flat Black Hood Decal. A glob of Pine Sap droped onto it, right in the center of it, he has tried many things to get it off but made it worse. Any Ideas? Tree sap? Sorry to say, but that stain is pretty much permanent, and your friend will more than likely have to replace the stripe. As you stated, anything you use to clean it will only fade the FB hue on the vinyl which will make the stain look bigger than it originally was. He could try a product called "Goo Gone", but it will probably fade the flat black too. It's the tar in the sap that leaves the stain after the sticky goo is removed. As far as the original question is concerned, I have waxed my FB stripes since the begining, and I have never had any issues with fading or staining due to waxing them. Using a wax with proper UV protection also helps the stripes from becoming sun faded too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigo Posted January 26, 2010 Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 A friend of mine has a Dodge Charger Daytona with the big Flat Black Hood Decal. A glob of Pine Sap droped onto it, right in the center of it, he has tried many things to get it off but made it worse. Any Ideas? Olive oil will take pine sap off your hands fast. A great tip after you've taken the Christmas tree out... but I'm not sure what the oil would do to the stripe if it would also stain or if you could wash it off with soap and water. Ask " Showcar " on the site here. He does detailing and knows his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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