Can you clean the racing stripes? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroBC · 07-31-2011, 02:41 PM

My vinyl black stripes are beginning to look bad. With spots on it. Will
Those wash off?

SSZYLN · 07-31-2011, 02:49 PM

Wiping them off with some detailer spray and a microfiber towel will have them looking like new in no time. I use Turtle Wax Ice detailer spray, works great!

6bloodychunks · 07-31-2011, 02:57 PM

they will probably wash off.

but then you should use something on them to protect them.

i buy aerosol detailer thats made for vinyl and it has a UV protectant in it.

it makes them look WAY better than just washing

Stex · 07-31-2011, 03:28 PM

ugh....did you see this:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151434

CamaroBC · 07-31-2011, 06:05 PM

Thanx for help everyone. Looks like I got some work to do.

CamaroBC · 10-03-2011, 07:01 PM

if these (water spots) dont come out, the guy at the car wash offered to get my vinyls covered...with another layer of vinyls.

i007spectre · 10-04-2011, 11:39 AM

I use Turtle Wax Ice as well. Makes them shine like the paint does.

CamaroBC · 10-10-2011, 05:34 PM

ok the turtle wax ice didnt work.
next is gonna be the adams polish.
after that its a wrap.

vroomapunk · 10-25-2011, 01:13 PM

Maybe a super super soft polish, might work. Use a spray WAX to protect them and a liquid sealant.

But thats sorta the nature of vinyl, especially darker colored vinyl, and even more especially flat or matte finish

Tgurrola1207 · 11-10-2011, 03:46 PM

Hi there,
Im having the same problem with my Camaro's racing stipes. I wash it every Friday, even got the car clayed and waxed and the water spots do not come off. it almost seems that the sun is eating up the stripes. Can anyone help me with this? I've tried the dealer and have gotten the run around. I heard this is not the first time it happens with these type of stripes.
Please Help!

CamaroBC · 11-30-2011, 05:47 PM

I got the first spray that everyone suggested. it didn't work at all. now I'm going to try and get the vrt spray and if that don't work time for new stripes I guess.

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CamaroBC · 11-30-2011, 05:50 PM

lol sorry didn't realize I already posted about the detail turtle wax spray not working my bad.

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Mark's SS · 11-30-2011, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroBC

lol sorry didn't realize I already posted about the detail turtle wax spray not working my bad.

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If you are still having problems with water spots on your stripes (or the paint) try a clay bar. You sometimes have to work at it but that should clean them off. After that use a sealer or wax to protect them.

Adam's Polishes · 11-30-2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark's SS

If you are still having problems with water spots on your stripes (or the paint) try a clay bar. You sometimes have to work at it but that should clean them off. After that use a sealer or wax to protect them.

DO NOT clay the matte stripes... it will damage them.

07-31-2011, 02:41 PM	#1
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Can you clean the racing stripes? My vinyl black stripes are beginning to look bad. With spots on it. Will Those wash off?

07-31-2011, 02:57 PM	#3
6bloodychunks Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: May 2010 Location: uniontown,PA Posts: 787	they will probably wash off. but then you should use something on them to protect them. i buy aerosol detailer thats made for vinyl and it has a UV protectant in it. it makes them look WAY better than just washing __________________ ---2011 synergy green 2SS/RS--- 09/27/2010 - (3800) 10/01/2010 - (4200) 10/09/2010 - (4800) Vehicle on final destination route 10/19/2010 - (5000) delivered to dealer 11/19/2010 - (6000) delivered to customer

10-04-2011, 11:39 AM	#7
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	I use Turtle Wax Ice as well. Makes them shine like the paint does. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

11-10-2011, 03:46 PM	#10
Tgurrola1207 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS- Imperial Blue Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1	Having the same problem with my car's racing stripes Hi there, Im having the same problem with my Camaro's racing stipes. I wash it every Friday, even got the car clayed and waxed and the water spots do not come off. it almost seems that the sun is eating up the stripes. Can anyone help me with this? I've tried the dealer and have gotten the run around. I heard this is not the first time it happens with these type of stripes. Please Help!

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07-31-2011, 02:49 PM	#2
SSZYLN Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 13	Wiping them off with some detailer spray and a microfiber towel will have them looking like new in no time. I use Turtle Wax Ice detailer spray, works great!

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Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	ugh....did you see this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151434

07-31-2011, 06:05 PM	#5
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Thanx for help everyone. Looks like I got some work to do.

10-03-2011, 07:01 PM	#6
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	if these (water spots) dont come out, the guy at the car wash offered to get my vinyls covered...with another layer of vinyls.

10-10-2011, 05:34 PM	#8
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	ok the turtle wax ice didnt work. next is gonna be the adams polish. after that its a wrap.

10-25-2011, 01:13 PM	#9
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Maybe a super super soft polish, might work. Use a spray WAX to protect them and a liquid sealant. But thats sorta the nature of vinyl, especially darker colored vinyl, and even more especially flat or matte finish

11-30-2011, 05:47 PM	#11
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	I got the first spray that everyone suggested. it didn't work at all. now I'm going to try and get the vrt spray and if that don't work time for new stripes I guess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-30-2011, 05:50 PM	#12
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	lol sorry didn't realize I already posted about the detail turtle wax spray not working my bad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk