Matte Black Stripe Maintenance

[michaeljtrent]

Just curious to any of you out there with the matte black stripes, how you care for them.

I can't imagine just ignoring them (no protectant, wax, etc) is a good way to go. I just this past weekend put some Turtle Wax "Ice" on a small portion of the stripe on the lower front end to see how it reacts but was curious if anyone else has a tried and tested way to keep them like new without destroying the factory look (ie making them shine).

 

[svt 500]

I use Ice on the stripes and on the black parts around the bottom of the car. It soaks right in and does a nice job. The first few times you wash the car afterwards, you may see some streaking from where you put it on the stripes but it will wipe off. This is the type I use and it will make the stripes shine but after you wipe it off and everything dries they will go back to the matte look. http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-...qid=1376929746&sr=8-1&keywords=turtle+wax+ice

 

[tw0scoops]

Wrote Meguiars, they said you shouldn't use their Tech Wax on the stripes, wax around them, then use their quick wax on the stripes(which is safe to use on matt vinyl)

I think Zaino said you could use their wax on stripes, however it will give it a slight gloss look.

I tried using my Tech Wax on a small section in the rear bumper. Does give it a slight glossy look. But it's very slight. Not sure what long term use of the wax over the years will do.

 

[michaeljtrent]

Thanks for the responses. That's the exact kind I just put on mine SVT. I'm more or less concerned about them losing the matte look over a few years of use but I guess I'd rather them start shining a little than fading.

 

[Frostbit3]

Adams has an entire video on YouTube about it and shows demonstrations with each product. I personally use their vrt and brilliant glaze from the video looks awesome.

YouTube

 

[michaeljtrent]

Informative video. Thanks for the link.:beer:

 

[Frostbit3]

I'll actually be doing a wash and a coat on the stripes this evening if you would like a pic.

 

[michaeljtrent]

Sure that would be awesome!

 

[verbal]

Chemical Guys sells at matte detail spray. I just bought it but have not had a chance to use it yet.

 

[Frostbit3]

Good looking German shorthair you have there verbal.

 

[John@Lethal]

Any vinyl protectant should work just fine. You can even use 303 Aerospace - it's water based, won't gloss up the stripes and has an SPF to prevent sun fade.

 

[Norton]

Adams has an entire video on YouTube about it and shows demonstrations with each product. I personally use their vrt and brilliant glaze from the video looks awesome.

x2 for Adam's video and products. I use their Brilliant Glaze and SVRT, just as Dylan demos in the video.

 

[Marc]

Chemical Guys sells at matte detail spray. I just bought it but have not had a chance to use it yet.

Let me know if you have better luck with it than I did.

I think Adam's Polishes' VRT did a better job than the chemical guys' product.

 

[PowerWheels]

I just do Ultimate Quik Wax all over, never use anything else.

 

[ILW84U]

I used Zaino on mine. Didn't notice much change in the shine & no problems so far after 1 year.