polishing around vinyl decals?

[bagged00]

hey guys when i get my flex im gonna be polishing a black mach 1. for those of you who know the mach ones have that matte black vinyl on the hood of the car, bottom, and the wing is matte black. so to i need to tape up the decals or what? also i dont think the wing is wrapped in vinyl. i see swirls in it, what can i do with it?

for those of you who dont understand, pics.

hood:

lower decals:

wing:

[Chris@Adams]

Yep I would tape off edges to protect the decal. As far as the spoiler I would try a spot on the underside to see if the wax or polish leaves it white, if not I would use the 4" spot pads.

[bagged00]

thanks man. get the flex soon and ill be probably be playing with the mach to learn the machine. maybe ill post some pics of my progress with it.

[Team Adam's]

definitely tape - blue or green 3M low tack.... its not that any damage can't be undone, but its just easier to prevent the problem in the first place.

[bagged00]

ok cool, thanks dylan

[w0lfy]

wat is the best Adams product for polishing such stripes???? the clear polish?

[The Ryan]

wat is the best product for polishing such stripes???? the clear polish?

 

You cant really 'polish' vinyl. Clear polish is a vinyl protectant, it's formulated specifically for vinyl.

 

Vinyl is soft unlike clear coat, so taking any abrasives to a soft material like vinyl can potentially destroy it. If you end up with swirls in your vinyl the best thing you can do is glaze them, I had a great experience with Brilliant Glaze on Swirly vinyl.

[w0lfy]

You cant really 'polish' vinyl. Clear polish is a vinyl protectant, it's formulated specifically for vinyl.

 

Vinyl is soft unlike clear coat, so taking any abrasives to a soft material like vinyl can potentially destroy it. If you end up with swirls in your vinyl the best thing you can do is glaze them, I had a great experience with Brilliant Glaze on Swirly vinyl.

 

thx for tip .... i have tons of experience at detailing but have rarely encountered the stripes in the commercial detail bays.

 

But it only makes sense....90% of the owners of such cars are usually enthusiast who would shoot most that came close to detailing their cars

[bagged00]

hit it with brilliant glaze and then clear polish ryan?

[The Ryan]

hit it with brilliant glaze and then clear polish ryan?

 

I would go the opposite, clear polish then glaze, the polish will protect and the glaze will hide imperfections.

[bagged00]

most glazes dont last long though is why i sad glaze then polish