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Old 07-28-2009, 12:36 PM
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Cleaning Vinyl Overlays...???

I did a search but didn't come across any (so sorry if there is one I over looked)
just recently got overlays and want to be sure to keep them looking great. How and with what should I use when washing my car not to scratch them. Should they be waxed, or polished - or anything special??? Thanks
Old 07-28-2009, 02:38 PM
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i just use meguiars plastx on mine.. good enough for me i guess
Old 07-28-2009, 04:46 PM
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Wash them with the microfiber mitt like you normal do on the paint. You can wax it or apply sealant on them too. Just like on normal body paint.
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Old 07-28-2009, 04:59 PM
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Vinyl protectant or quick detailer is recommended on clear bra film as well as using sealant or polish. You should be OK with any non-abrasive product.
Old 07-29-2009, 11:50 AM
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thanks every body! just recently had the rood and tail lights done on my IP 37, and my son a 8" offset stripe the full length of his Red G35 - I'll post some pics later today, hopefully - because we are both off to Amplified to get Eibach springs this afternoon!
Old 07-29-2009, 12:03 PM
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haha that's cool, father and son driving G's.

i just wash and wax it like i do normal paint, as bruin mentioned.
Old 07-30-2009, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by chasemyaccord
haha that's cool, father and son driving G's.

i just wash and wax it like i do normal paint, as bruin mentioned.
actually is MOTHER and son driving G's mrc are my initials it's Maria - but no worries it looks more like Mr C, I know. yesterday we got eibach springs on both the G's - LOVE it! will post pics today... so look in my garage later.
Old 07-30-2009, 03:26 PM
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I just do soap and water. Use a little spay wax and call it a day
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ya i treat them just like any other part of the car.
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overlay pics as promised

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Old 07-31-2009, 08:55 AM
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Your son needs to get rid of that stripe ASAP mam lol
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why do you say that - he's gotten a lot of compliments on it - it runs the full length of the car not just the hood - do you really not like it???
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I don't think it flows to be honest, maybe it's just me What do those who complimented him drive? (Mother-to-son compliments don't count lol)
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I drive a G37s


He'd need more mods (especially wheels) to complete the look but I think its' a nice step to have the track feel.
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Old 07-31-2009, 02:07 PM
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Red face

The complimenting drivers drove BMW's or were other G owners on the road who gave him the thumbs up. Guess it's not for everyone - but if it were it wouldn't be too original or stand out now would it? He also just got it lowered.

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