Matte Vinyl Hood Stripe Decal Issues.

[cjs229]

Looking for a little advice. I have a '22 Mach 1 where I think I got a little (a lot) of wax on the matte portion of the hood decal. I took it to a detailer about 6 months ago and they made it look OK. I'm thinking of selling it to a dealer this weekend and would like to know what I can try to apply to help it look better.

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[BlkMach10510]

Looking for a little advice. I have a '22 Mach 1 where I think I got a little (a lot) of wax on the matte portion of the hood decal. I took it to a detailer about 6 months ago and they made it look OK. I'm thinking of selling it to a dealer this weekend and would like to know what I can try to apply to help it look better.

You may have to replace it.

 

[MAGS1]

Unfortunately I don’t think there’s much you can do except replace it. Or leave it and the dealer will replace it (and likely ding you the cost on what they give you for the car). Either way, you’re going to be out the cost of the hood stripe.

 

[Gen 6 Mach1]

Chances are they won't even care . Leave it

 

[1 old racer]

I would try some WD-40. I have done it on my truck that has some satin black vinyl strips. Cant hurt it unless you scrub the heck out of it. Just don't get it under the edges because it will soften the glue

 

[GTP]

It may have etched into the vinyl permanently. You might try Stoner's Tarminator. It surprisingly works in many instances. I saw it at Harbor Freight the other day.

 

[Gregdd]

This is what i have been using. It washes off after a few rains, but looks great.

 

[DFB5.0]

It may have etched into the vinyl permanently. You might try Stoner's Tarminator. It surprisingly works in many instances. I saw it at Harbor Freight the other day.

I'd caution that. Tarminator is a solvent capable of removing adhesive.

 

[kilobravo]

I'd caution that.

I agree with Deyon, steer clear of any solvent-based products. I think 303 is the best recommendation so far but even if it reduces the problem, it will only be temporary.

 

[GTP]

I'd caution that. Tarminator is a solvent capable of removing adhesive.

Yes, but it won't lift the edges in the time it takes to see if it works on the problem. It can be followed up with diluted dish soap and then followed by detailer.

 

[cjs229]

This is has been some good advice. I used some 303 protectant with great results.

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