Water marks on vinyl decals?

[kevilay]

Hey guys, I have a mustang ive had stripes on for 3 years now. They have been in perfect shape up until a couple weeks ago. Something happened all of a sudden and now they have these water mark type spots on them. When I wash them these marks just don't go away. Hopefully I can use some specific cleaner on them to have them look perfect again? What do you guys recommend? Also in the future am I able to wax vinyl decals?




Thanks,
Kevin

[Evan.J]

Re: Water marks on vinyl decals?

Welcome to MOL!

Here is thread that was done just on the issue:

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?59259-Green-Hornet-gets-it-s-stripes-back-Camaro-Vinyl-Stripe-Restoration&highlight=vinyl

[kevilay]

Re: Water marks on vinyl decals?

That is an excellent thread. Thanks for the link. What can I use to protect the stripes in the future?

[davey g-force]

Re: Water marks on vinyl decals?

That thread is a good example on what can be done if required, but I think it's a bit drastic to jump straight to M105 on vinyl.

I'd start with something less aggressive if you have it...

Oh, and yes you can wax over them in future.

[The Guz]

Re: Water marks on vinyl decals?

Welcome to MOL!

Here is thread that was done just on the issue:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...ighlight=vinyl

Good link with good info. Thanks.

[kevilay]

Re: Water marks on vinyl decals?

Right now all I have is car wash and wax, maybe it might be time to bring it in to the detailer

[Detailing by M]

Re: Water marks on vinyl decals?

Hello Kev and WELCOME TO MOL!!!!!

The Green Hornets vinyl was in really bad shape and needed a wool pad to remove the dirt and polish it up to a "nice" shine.
I did another one "Bumble Bee" that wasn't to bad and closer to what you have

Here's the link to that one.
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?58670-Camaro-Matt-Stripe-clean-up-M105-Really&highlight=stripes

So try the above method, that be more suited for your needs.

Remember that you'll need to find the correct techniques for your car.
Just because I did those two doesn't mean your is the same.
Do test spots first, just like I did, to figure out the right combination of product, pads and techniques.