12-04-2017, 02:51 PM | #1 |
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ZL1 1LE Wrapped Hood Care
I have seen or heard Not to wax or polish the hood! Anyone know the go to to clean and keep clean this wrapped hood?
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12-04-2017, 02:53 PM | #2 |
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I had mine covered in Xpel Stealth.
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12-04-2017, 03:13 PM | #3 |
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if its vinyl wrap you obviously cant polish it. Ive never waxed vinyl either. If it gets damaged there are numerous shops who could remove the vinyl and re-wrap it for pretty cheap.
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12-04-2017, 03:13 PM | #4 |
I used to be Dragoneye...
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I clean it nice...and then use Zaino detail spray on the whole car, including the wrap...it goes from "matte/satin" to a truer "satin".
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12-04-2017, 03:17 PM | #5 |
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12-04-2017, 04:03 PM | #6 |
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There are matte quick detailers avail from Adams and chem guys..... talked about here every other week or so, do a search .....
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12-05-2017, 12:41 AM | #7 |
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Chemical Guys has a spray sealer that is made for wraps. It comes in an 8 oz spray bottle or a 32 oz bottle. I use it a lot so bought both the small bottle and the large bottle for reloading the small spray bottle. It is called Clear Seal Gloss Enhancer and Protectant. I have the non wrapped portion of the car coated with CQuartz so use Reload on that occasionally.
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12-05-2017, 08:22 AM | #9 |
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Word here on other posts is the Adams works better on the 1LE hoods than chem guys.....
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12-05-2017, 12:36 PM | #10 |
I recommend ceramic coating it. Ceramic Pro has a coating that is "matte" finished, doesn't change the look of the hood. Just no more fingerprints
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12-05-2017, 06:54 PM | #11 | |
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Figures...I already ordered the Chem Guy product.
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12-22-2017, 09:55 AM | #12 |
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Hope this helps, I highly recommend wrapping the hood for its protection, your ease of mind.
I'd also add that matte Suntek film we had installed produced a much deeper black than the gray look it came with, now this is subjective as to weather you'd like this or not, however I found this to be a nice touch! Last edited by S.T.A.R.; 12-23-2017 at 01:38 PM. |
12-22-2017, 05:28 PM | #13 |
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xPel Stealth covered with CQuartz.
Really makes the matte film look nice, and a more "consistent" look.
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12-22-2017, 05:40 PM | #14 |
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Wow - emphasizes a "satin" appearance. Very nice!
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