Gt50014 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Ok so I did something dumb but I learned something at least, well I actually learned a couple things. I read on a 3m website that stripes should be waxed occasionally. Seemed odd to me but 3m is a reputable company obviously, and other people online had talked about waxing their stripes.....so I went for it . Lesson one was never wax a matte stripe!!! I already knew this, should have trusted my gut. I tried elbow grease with dry rags, washing it with hot water and dish soap (I did hear dawn specifically would work, that was next on the list), tried the car wash several times too. It was on there baking in the sun for a couple weeks as I tried to research the best way to remove it. As an experiment I used GUNK glass cleaner from autozone, it worked! The first wipe down took off 95% of it, I'll go over it again today to get off the rest. Seems to work on the plastic pieces too that I've accidentally got a little wax on, ie heat extractor. It even cleans glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/81020-first-wax-and-cleaning-waxing-over-stripes/?do=findComment&comment=1440861 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I would not be too hard on myself, @#$% happens in life. Hind sight is 20-20. You can now strike the I will never wax the matt finish stripes off your bridge list. Thanks for sharing. Regards....... GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Aren't the strips vinyl? I use a little vinyl spray to keep them moist so they dongt crack over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt50014 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I ordered the srvt that Norton recommend in the other thread (thanks), yes they are vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I ordered the srvt that Norton recommend in the other thread (thanks), yes they are vinyl. I remain happy with it on all my vehicles' vinyl, rubber, and plastic. Just remember LESS IS MORE! Use it SPARINGLY, let is "dry" a little (a minute or two), and buff with a quality microfiber towel. If you haven't watched it already, this video is pretty informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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