mark8855 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I recently took delivery of a black coupe with red stripes, and the red stripes have some very light scratches in them. What can I do to fix these stripes? Has anyone had any experience with this? If it were paint, I'd just hit the area with my PC 7424 + some mild abrasive, but I don't want to screw up the vinyl. Secondly, I assume I can just wax/polish right over top of the vinyl, right? Should I be careful and avoid getting wax on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilkilla Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've heard that you want to wax, pushing out from the center of each stripe. so you aren't trying to push wax under the stripe. or cause the applicator to peel the stripe. anything else, i'd like to know as well nice car btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red07shelby Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 On some of the waxes it says not to use on vinyl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 I don't have access to mine right now, but you might look up Turtle Wax ICE and see if they recommend it. I use it on all the plastic trim as well as rubber under the hood, and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing530000 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 yes you can wax over the vinyl , that is different than plastic parts of the car that will leave white resdue on those parts. i have had vinyl graphics on my GT for 4 years now with no problems. i use meguries on my car and have had great results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sunshine Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 If it were me, I'd see about getting it re-striped. I would think those scratches in the vinyl could easily become tears. Try talking to your dealer since you just took delivery. It'd be different if you had it for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 In order to make a recommendation I would have to see how badly they are scratched but the best thing to do is order a replacement stripe and have it put on, or put it on yourself. Prices will vary based on what pieces you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddL Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 I recently took delivery of a black coupe with red stripes, and the red stripes have some very light scratches in them. What can I do to fix these stripes? Has anyone had any experience with this? If it were paint, I'd just hit the area with my PC 7424 + some mild abrasive, but I don't want to screw up the vinyl. Secondly, I assume I can just wax/polish right over top of the vinyl, right? Should I be careful and avoid getting wax on them? Yesterday a bird pooped right on my trunk stripe. As soon as I got home I washed is off, but it had actually dulled the stripe. I had used some Novus #2 plastic polish on the plastic rear window of my 66 vert. So, I took some and it polished out the dull mark real nice. No scratches, swirls, etc. This stuff works great. You can buy it at cycle shops (they use it to polish visors). I have used it on the stripes, on the plastic rear window of my 66, and on the headlight covers. I keep finding good uses for this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcaramucci Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I recently took delivery of a black coupe with red stripes, and the red stripes have some very light scratches in them. What can I do to fix these stripes? Has anyone had any experience with this? If it were paint, I'd just hit the area with my PC 7424 + some mild abrasive, but I don't want to screw up the vinyl. Secondly, I assume I can just wax/polish right over top of the vinyl, right? Should I be careful and avoid getting wax on them? I have mine for 4 months and a 1000 milies. Last week I was washing the car and I noticed that a rock tour the stripe on the hood. It is not bad but i know it is there. I took it to a body shop and I am going to have the stripes painted on over the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark8855 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I have mine for 4 months and a 1000 milies. Last week I was washing the car and I noticed that a rock tour the stripe on the hood. It is not bad but i know it is there. I took it to a body shop and I am going to have the stripes painted on over the winter. How much did they quote you to paint the stripes on? Thanks for the recommendations, everyone. The scratches are VERY light. You can't even see them unless you're looking for them, at the right angle, in the right lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.