I have waxed mine a couple of times with paste wax, and just was careful not to get a bunch on my decal. Any that did get on there easily came off :cheers:


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The key is to wipe it off completely as soon as you get it on the decal. Otherwise it will leave a spot afterwards...

 

Just wax up to within a half-inch or less of the decal. When removing the wax after it dries, there will be enough residual on the polishing cloth to cover that remaining area with wax.

 

tape around the edges and go nuts with the wax I guess?

 

Just remove any of the wax you get directly on the decal before it dries and use a soft brush to clean up any of the wax build up on the edge... I use a vinyl protectant on the decals them selves keeping them looking like new and resists water spots also makes bugs come off easier.

 

Thanks guys!

WaJohnZ... suggestions for that vinyl protectant?

 

What if I knew somebody that didn't know all this when they got there Fj and there are spots on the decals. Said ways to remove? I just saw the fj for the first time in 8 months or so and theres still spots.

 

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Liquid wax. Paste has a small amount of abrasive in it that will scratch vinyl.


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Thanks for all of the replies!

 

Hey jsstritz Sorry for the delay been off couple of days.... Thanks for your ? I am not a professional but I am a bit of a detail freak ... For Vinyl I really like a product called "303 Aerospace Protectant" I use it for almost everything on the vehicle, door and window seals all plastics, vinyls all except for paint. I really like it for the rag on my convertible it is not greasy and doesn't act like a magnet for dust, the finish is mostly Natural unlike Armour all that leaves the glossy oily look, I am sure you will like how this works on your decals..... If I am short on time after washing I always hit the flat surfaces with a detailer like "Mothers" Cali Gold Showtime I also use the "Autoglym" products .... The "303" can be used on tires but for street use the product is not cheap so i don't reccomend it there are many cheaper tire applications if that is something you do. I only do tires when I know I am not going off road for several days, the summer sun is intense here so I like to hit the tires from time to time.
Cheers.

 

I wouldn't polish the vinyl (with any regular car polish- except whats listed below) on the hood decal otherwise it will defeat the purpose it was intended to be and thats a flat color to not reflect light. Unfortunately- any cleaner product you put on the decal will make it shiny since it polishes it. I used to buff my work trailer to make the vinyl lettering shine. What you want is the opposite

If it gets too shiny you can dull it out with a some Simple Green and a rag- just wipe it smoothly on the get an even coating and keep it off the paint. Wash off when done. - this will "dry out" the vinyl and make it look duller. It could cause streaking so do it with a either sponge or rag but the key is to be consistent with application.

They are now making a polish for matte vinyl

Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer 16 oz.

 

anyone know how to maybe remove wax out of the vinyl or does it just need to be replaced?