Swirl mark removal

**SRTSammy** · 11-29-2011, 11:46 AM

Aparrently my GWE had been sitting on the lot for a while waiting for me to come and buy it. There has been a lot of construction in the town I live in all summer long, and the dealer didn't do a very good job of taking care of the car...

The paint is good, but my stripes have some really bad swirl marks in them.

Any recommendations for getting those out of there??

Bigredmariner · 11-29-2011, 07:59 PM

Are the stripes vinyl or painted on?

If they are painted on you could probably use a Porter Cable polisher and some quality polish to remove the swirls.

If the stripes are vinyl give this video a watch, I know it's all Camaros but the folks at Adam's Polishes know their stuff. I am a dealer for Adam's so I'm a little biased. Hope this is helpful.

How to treat factory vinyl stripes - YouTube!

**SRTSammy** · 11-29-2011, 08:14 PM

The stripes are vinyl, which is soft. That's why I want to make sure I do it right, don't want to make it worse by being too aggressive.

Thanks for the video! That helped! I may look into the Adam's polishes...

Bigredmariner · 11-29-2011, 08:17 PM

Good deal, wasn't sure about your stripes but the video will definitely help you. If you plan to look and buy, there is a special 15% off until Wednesday, use this code: BLACKFRIDAY11

**Storm Rider** · 11-29-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigredmariner

Good deal, wasn't sure about your stripes but the video will definitely help you. If you plan to look and buy, there is a special 15% off until Wednesday, use this code: BLACKFRIDAY11

Way to help someone out. Thanks for passing along the special. Everything you can save on parts and materials is a big help.

Bigredmariner · 11-29-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm Rider

Way to help someone out. Thanks for passing along the special. Everything you can save on parts and materials is a big help.

Yeah it's a great deal, I do not benefit from this code at all. Just passing along some savings. Plus free shipping for orders over $150.

**Shaggy** · 11-30-2011, 01:01 AM

Look at the big heart on BigRed! Cool info J! Thanks alot.

**SRT-Tom** · 12-01-2011, 01:32 PM

I have used Meguires detail spray on my stripes for the past three years and they look as good as new.

11-29-2011, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
SRTSammy Full Access Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 82 '11 DODGE CHALLENGER	Swirl mark removal Aparrently my GWE had been sitting on the lot for a while waiting for me to come and buy it. There has been a lot of construction in the town I live in all summer long, and the dealer didn't do a very good job of taking care of the car... The paint is good, but my stripes have some really bad swirl marks in them. Any recommendations for getting those out of there?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Scott

11-29-2011, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bigredmariner Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Burnet, TX Age: 43 Posts: 32	Are the stripes vinyl or painted on? If they are painted on you could probably use a Porter Cable polisher and some quality polish to remove the swirls. If the stripes are vinyl give this video a watch, I know it's all Camaros but the folks at Adam's Polishes know their stuff. I am a dealer for Adam's so I'm a little biased. Hope this is helpful. How to treat factory vinyl stripes - YouTube! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-29-2011, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
SRTSammy Full Access Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 82 '11 DODGE CHALLENGER	The stripes are vinyl, which is soft. That's why I want to make sure I do it right, don't want to make it worse by being too aggressive. Thanks for the video! That helped! I may look into the Adam's polishes... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Scott

11-29-2011, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bigredmariner Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Burnet, TX Age: 43 Posts: 32	Good deal, wasn't sure about your stripes but the video will definitely help you. If you plan to look and buy, there is a special 15% off until Wednesday, use this code: BLACKFRIDAY11 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-30-2011, 01:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shaggy Administrator Join Date: Jul 2011 Age: 35 Posts: 309	Look at the big heart on BigRed! Cool info J! Thanks alot. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-01-2011, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
SRT-Tom Full Access Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: southern New Jersey Posts: 290 '09 DODGE CHALLENGER	I have used Meguires detail spray on my stripes for the past three years and they look as good as new. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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