Vinyl Stripes

[TR6speed]

I am thinking of putting on a set of Grand Sport fender stripes on my 2001 Corvette. They are a high grade of vinyl and the vendor is well respected on the different Corvette forums. Can I apply the most any of the Adams products (Swirl & Haze Remover, Fine Machine Polish, Machine Superwax, Americana Wax and Detail Spray) over the vinyl stripe kit, or should I apply a different dressing and protectant?

[Rich]

Absolutely. I've had vinyl stripes on the hood of my Vette for almost 6 years now and I've never treated them any different than the rest of the car. No, they're not under clear coat.

 

[11chevz71]

I dont see why you cant. If it work for rich.

[Bill-V8V]

Just remember Rich works by hand not with a PC, I'd stay off the edges with a PC :thumbsup:

[11chevz71]

I just wanted to add to bill post if you want to use a pc just tape off the vinyl strips and you will be good to go. JUst treat them after by hand.

[Rich]

Just remember Rich works by hand not with a PC, I'd stay off the edges with a PC :thumbsup:

 

Yep, I do it by hand. And Bill's right about taping it off if you use the PC.

[11chevz71]

Yep, I do it by hand. And Bill's right about taping it off if you use the PC.

 

 

 

Bill right

[Rich]

Bill right

 

Yep. Wait! I just had a brain fart!!:help:

[11chevz71]

Yep. Wait! I just had a brain fart!!:help:

 

 

Its okay

[jjwvette]

I agree......stay off the edge's with the PC

[CRQuarto]

Hey there, I have black vinyl stripes on my GT500, and I treat them just like the paint now. I use the PC on it just fine as well, just be careful around corners and make sure not to go AGAINST sharp edges, only off of them. The only thing I have yet to test on the stripes is the orange pad coupled with SHR. I'll be testing it soon to see how the stripes hold up to the more aggressive combo.

 

 

Just remember Rich works by hand not with a PC, I'd stay off the edges with a PC :thumbsup:

[Devin04]

What about buffing over an older cars pinstripes that are not under the clear. Should they be taped off too? And what's the best way to remove them? It's on my girlfriend's CRV they are in pretty bad shape I'm thinking of just taking them off.

[11chevz71]

What about buffing over an older cars pinstripes that are not under the clear. Should they be taped off too? And what's the best way to remove them? It's on my girlfriend's CRV they are in pretty bad shape I'm thinking of just taking them off.

 

 

Alot of people say they are a pain.

[Baron_Von_Awesome]

What about buffing over an older cars pinstripes that are not under the clear. Should they be taped off too? And what's the best way to remove them? It's on my girlfriend's CRV they are in pretty bad shape I'm thinking of just taking them off.

 

I'd tape them up just to be sure, but usually the Porter cable doesn't give too much grief when going over pin striping. To remove them, heat it up with a heat gun or blow dryer and just pull the striping off. If there's any residue, followup with 3M Adhesive Remover.

[Devin04]

Cool thanks guys.