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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 12:03 AM
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Question Cleaning Stripes?

I've got a 99 NBM T/A with silver 30th anniversary stripes(decals), they have been on the car almost 2 years and are spotting terribly. Is there anyway to get the spots off short of replacing them? TIA
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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Have you tried wax? Or a mild paint polish/cleaner?
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 09:05 AM
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Yeah I tried a cleaner wax, it took out some of the spots but still left alot. I was wondering if there isn't some kind of cleaner made specifically for vinyl that would work?
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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If you are seeing spots then part of the paint is gone. I knew someone who just replaced them in the end. It would be wise to layer the stripes with some sort of sealent or wax to prevent them from fading again.
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Well I'm probably going to have them painted on next time. I just thought I might be able to get by for another year by cleaning them up alittle better. Doesn't anyone make a cleaner specifically for vinyl?
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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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Shop here: http://www.properautocare.com/

If I am correct your looking for the same vinyl cleaner that is used on the clear plastic windows on a convertible top. If so, be aware that it is abrasive and probaly will remove more paint.
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