Hood stripe bubbles

[Atlas1]

And bad for the foam cannon market also.... does that apply for all non-painted strips?

Hasn’t done anything to degrade my stripes. I think OP ended up with some bad adhesive or a surface that wasn’t clean when it was originally applied. I don’t go blasting it on the edge at point blank range with max psi but a rinse of the car and then a foam cannon, stripes look brand new with no bubbles

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[IPOGT]

That is the most asinine thing I have ever heard. That really is a joke.

Special cars require special care I suppose.

 

[Skye]

While on the topic of care and feeding of stripes or decals, I was recently researching a detailer's offerings. Several companies sell soaps which have "image" or "visual" enhancers which can make surfaces more glossy.

The company I bought from suggested using their matte wash, for those types of surfaces, to ensure I would not change the appearance of those on the M1. The soap is not unique; it just doesn't have the enhancers added.

I also learned there are sealers for both "regular" paints and matte decals or wraps, so I bought one bottle for the body of the car and a smaller one, matte, for the stripes.

Paraphrasing Jay Leno, "I don't care for pressure washers; they tend to force water into areas of the car water does't normally go." I do understand people use pressure washers (and car washes) all the time without ill effect.

 

[Rapid Red]

Hasn’t done anything to degrade my stripes. I think OP ended up with some bad adhesive or a surface that wasn’t clean when it was originally applied. I don’t go blasting it on the edge at point blank range with max psi but a rinse of the car and then a foam cannon, stripes look brand new with no bubbles

Actually, I've never understood the logic used for washing a car using a pressure washer in the first place. This stripe deal is just another reason to avoid such a thing.

 

[Charlemagne]

It probably depends on how dirty the car is. I found out that for washing away mild dirt like mostly dust or few splashed bugs, I am fine with two bucket method and microfiber washing mitt. And not even using too much water, it makes it easier and faster to dry with heavy drying towel.

Of course there is something advanced about using tech like pressure washer, foam cannon and air blower, but I kinda like the hand work more. Even more so on PPF where pressure washer is best avoided as well.

 

[Atlas1]

Actually, I've never understood the logic used for washing a car using a pressure washer in the first place. This stripe deal is just another reason to avoid such a thing.

the best detailers i follow on youtube all use them. as long as you don't have an underlying problem and youre careful whats the issue?
they are much more effective at removing crap from the surface than a traditional hose which means less chance of inducing scratches during the wash process.

 

[Zelek]

the best detailers i follow on youtube all use them. as long as you don't have an underlying problem and youre careful whats the issue?
they are much more effective at removing crap from the surface than a traditional hose which means less chance of inducing scratches during the wash process.

The key is also not using a crazy high PSI pressure washer and not blasting the edges of PPF or decals at a very close range so there is no damage. I've been waiting 3 months on the BLO-DRY I ordered to come in. My PPF installer washes all his cars with a pressure washer and BLO-DRY tool.

 

[WD Pro]

I think the benefits of a jet wash far out-way the problems they ‘could’ cause if used incorrectly or without thought.

As with most things, common sense goes a long way in determining what tasks can (and can’t) be safely performed with a jet wash.

Can you safely jet wash window seals ? Absolutely.

Can you force water past a window seal and wet the interior with a jet wash ? Absolutely - and the same group of people who do that will most likely complain about Fords crap window seals.

Fords manual has to be written to accommodate the later group of people ...

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[Rapid Red]

the best detailers i follow on youtube all use them. as long as you don't have an underlying problem and youre careful whats the issue?
they are much more effective at removing crap from the surface than a traditional hose which means less chance of inducing scratches during the wash process.

LMAO ^^^^^^^^

Thanks that's really some funny stuff.

 

[Atlas1]

LMAO ^^^^^^^^

Thanks that's really some funny stuff.

I think I missed the punch line……

 

[HoosierDaddy]

The company I bought from suggested using their matte wash, for those types of surfaces, to ensure I would not change the appearance of those on the M1. The soap is not unique; it just doesn't have the enhancers added.

I also learned there are sealers for both "regular" paints and matte decals or wraps, so I bought one bottle for the body of the car and a smaller one, matte, for the stripes.

Just how does someone wash/seal the stripes without getting the product on the shiny parts and vice versa?

 

[Skye]

Just how does someone wash/seal the stripes without getting the product on the shiny parts and vice versa?

I've read of three categories of soaps thus far. If you intend to strip of any waxes or residue, like at the start of the season, there are products for that. If you have a gloss finish with no stripes or decals, there are soaps which compliment, adding gloss, enhancing shine. For matte wraps or surfaces, there are soaps which do not have "image" or "vision" enhancers; this is the type of soap I'll be using. Soaps designed for matte surfaces will not dull an existing gloss finish. Soaps for matte can clean all types of surfaces without changing their existing appearances.

Regarding sealers, most come in a bottle as a liquid, as opposed to a spray. To apply, I'll simply mask the edge of the M1 stripes and apply the sealant as instructed to the painted areas. Once done, I mask the edge of the paint, where it meets the stripe/decal and apply the matte sealant to those areas.

Waxing will be done as one normally would, using a liquid versus a spray, keeping it off the decals or stripes, masking if I want to be really careful.

I expect the sealer to be applied once a year, maybe twice. Washing can be done as often as I like. Waxing can be done as needed.

I think almost all companies sell quick detailers, sprays which can be applied and wiped off. Waxes, silicones or ceramics. I don't intend to use a spray, but if I did, I'd simply shoot it onto a microfiber towel and then apply it to the surface.

 

[Rapid Red]

I think I missed the punch line……

Not surprised.

 

[Atlas1]

Not surprised.

Perhaps when you get over your fear of pressurized water you can explain the joke to the rest of the class…….

 

[Rapid Red]

Perhaps when you get over your fear of pressurized water you can explain the joke to the rest of the class…….

Perhaps your answer can be found on YouTube, I read all the experts hang there.

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