Prevent scratches on black trunk panel?

[LBStang]

Do you guys have any tips on preventing scratches on the black panel? Seems like I keep getting more and more...:frusty:

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[Stuntman]

Clear bra / PPF

 

[LBStang]

Clear bra / PPF

How much would that cost?

 

[ACR2011]

How much would that cost?

Depends on the PPF brand you want (Xpel, Suntek, etc.) and what installation company you go through. I work for a PPF business here in Sacramento, CA but unfortunately I don't make any decisions on what we charge our clients.

 

[codemanstang]

maybe try applying a sealant and wax ? and always use a microfiber cloth to dry/wipe it in the same direction every time. no heavy rubbing.

 

[Labradog]

maybe try applying a sealant and wax ? and always use a microfiber cloth to dry/wipe it in the same direction every time. no heavy rubbing.

It's soft black plastic. Even the act of applying and removing the sealant or wax will scratch it. Not much you can do unfortunately.

 

[webelevy]

I respectfully disagree. Scratches are most often induced due to improper technique and/or inferior products. I rinseless wash my car once a week (Optimum no Rinse Wash and Shine) using a spray wax (Optimum Car Wax) or sealant (Optimum Opti-Seal) as a drying aid and have not induced any swirls or scratches in the panel. I use this micro fiber drying towel (https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Premium...8-3&keywords=big+blue+microfiber+drying+towel). I wash the panel using very little pressure with a straight line motion. If I need to get in around the letters, I will use a detailing brush. I do not scrub with the wash medium. I dry the panel immediately using very little pressure. I do not rub the panel. This method with these materials gives me a spot free shine with no scratches or swirls.

Hope this is helpful.

 

[vernonator]

I respectfully disagree. Scratches are most often induced due to improper technique and/or inferior products. I rinseless wash my car once a week (Optimum no Rinse Wash and Shine) using a spray wax (Optimum Car Wax) or sealant (Optimum Opti-Seal) as a drying aid and have not induced any swirls or scratches in the panel. I use this micro fiber drying towel (https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Premium...8-3&keywords=big+blue+microfiber+drying+towel). I wash the panel using very little pressure with a straight line motion. If I need to get in around the letters, I will use a detailing brush. I do not scrub with the wash medium. I dry the panel immediately using very little pressure. I do not rub the panel. This method with these materials gives me a spot free shine with no scratches or swirls.

Hope this is helpful.

This - I wash my car pretty frequently (its my therapy) and have 0 scratches. Quality products (I am an Adams Polishes guy) and you will be fine. I honestly don't treat it any different than any other part of the car other than I don't clay or past wax it. I just use Adams H2O guard on it rather than regular wax.

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