Hood Vinyl Decal Wax

[Iceman28]

All the waxes I have say don't use on vinyl. What are you guys using? Thanks

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[CarGuyBill]

I am using the Griot's Garage 10978 3-in-1 Ceramic Wax It works well on all of the plastic parts on the rear bumper and decals. I have used this for serval years on other Ford Plastics and Paint. I have found the best deal is on Amazon same price at there website with Free Shipping https://amzn.to/49GG2Tb

 

[LCDRChemEng]

Don't get lazy on me now, I told you 2 coats of wax, and wipe the underside of them tires before parking in the garage for chrissakes...

 

[Iceman28]

Thanks CarGuyBill. Small world, My Dark Horse is also Atlas Blue Metallic.

 

[Skye]

For those getting their cars ceramic coated, the protection can be added to the decals.

For those receiving PPF, decals are often not covered. The film does not take well to the transition from paint-to-decal and back again. It tends to lift. PPF can brought right to the edge of the decal instead. Most facilities print their material on plotters so you get clean lines. Ceramic coating could then be applied to the decal. An additional option is to add "ghost" or clear matte to the decal itself.

 

[CarGuyBill]

Thanks CarGuyBill. Small world, My Dark Horse is also Atlas Blue Metallic.

Mine is Blue Ember but it does look like Atlas Blue in this photo. The color looks Black some times as well.

 

[CarGuyBill]

Don't get lazy on me now, I told you 2 coats of wax, and wipe the underside of them tires before parking in the garage for chrissakes...

I even Ceramic Waxed the inside of the wheels!

 

[LCDRChemEng]

I even Ceramic Waxed the inside of the wheels!

Yeah sure, that's low hanging fruit, but did you ceramic coat the inside of the gas cap cover like I said? How about the stuff under the hood huh?

All kidding aside, I also ceramic coated the inside of the rims, and the Brembo calipers too, thinking it would remain cleaner. I found out it's not really worth it, the brake dust still builds and sticks everywhere with or without the ceramic. How do I know? I only coated the driver side rims as a comparison test.

Ceramic coating the decal was a challenge, it took a lot of effort to keep it from getting splotchy. Maybe it's the product I used. My neighbor said Cerakote is better, and he's a detailing fanatic. Ultimately I went with a spray applied ceramic, which does not last as long, but at least finishes with a uniform appearance.

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