[ckt227]

Originally Posted by SS 2 XS

I always use the Adams Waterless Wash on the wrap-its perfect for that-its more like a detailer w/a lubricant -works great on the rest of the car too -$9.95 only

Thanks. I'll give it a try. Does it keep the wrap the same finish or does it give a glossy appearance.

[chevybill]

Originally Posted by jamala00

Agreed 100%. The only reason I had my bike ceramic coated was because my buddy who does auto detailing and details my vehicles, had extra ceramic left from a job and did my bike for free.

When you say bike, do you mean motorcycle or bicycle?

[zaimer]

Originally Posted by chevybill

When you say bike, do you mean motorcycle or bicycle?

motorcycle. He has a Harley IIRC.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by chevybill

When you say bike, do you mean motorcycle or bicycle?

Originally Posted by zaimer

motorcycle. He has a Harley IIRC.

... Correct...! The bike was ceramic coated, but all the black on my bike is matte black.

[zaimer]

Originally Posted by jamala00

... Correct...! The bike was ceramic coated, but all the black on my bike is matte black.

That is a nice bike. Is that a burnt orange? Difficult to tell by the photo. My bike is burnt orange and black.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by zaimer

That is a nice bike. Is that a burnt orange? Difficult to tell by the photo. My bike is burnt orange and black.

Thanks... I wanted it back in '18 when Harley released it, but I was patient and found a lightly used one for over $12,000 cheaper.

It's not technically "burnt orange" as I had that on an '82 Celica/Supra back in the day. The technical name is called Orange Lava. It's a brighter orange then burnt orange and has a metal flake in it. It's just a beautiful color. I could let it sit in the garage forever and just stare at it. Well I could do that with the Hyper Blue Metallic of my SS too.. LOL. I can't see myself selling either one of these toys, I truly feel I found and bought the vehicles of my dreams. I just wish I would have bought a slightly higher trim level when I got my Tahoe.

[Ghost_White]

As a guy that picked up a 2019 1LE in February from a dealer in SD, let me give my experience with my matte wrap. After getting it home in Detroit, I had to wait 2 weeks for the weather to break so that I could clean up my car. I quickly realized that someone had written "wash me" in my wrap. Once someone runs their fingers over the wrap if it's dirty, it's toast. I highly recommend Geon ceramic for vinyl. I'm waiting on my new wrap to be installed by the dealer as it's starting to bubble, so it's warrantied...just can't get the body shop to call me on it.

One other word of advise, car wash soap and water can be used, but DO NOT wash in the sun!!!!! You will streak it and those will be permanent as well. Follow up cleaning with Adam's Matte Detailer.

[zeroed]

Anyone use a battery polisher/buffer recommendations- was looking at Makita, Dewalt and Flex … big money$$$

[zaimer]

Originally Posted by zeroed

Anyone use a battery polisher/buffer recommendations- was looking at Makita, Dewalt and Flex … big money$$$

Are you referring to maintenance on a vinyl wrap? You absolutely do not want to polish that in any way. There is no good battery powered polisher/buffer that I am aware of, unless you get into the serious ones ($$$).

What are you looking to accomplish and what is you level of skill in terms of paint correction?

[KirkH]

Originally Posted by zeroed

Anyone use a battery polisher/buffer recommendations- was looking at Makita, Dewalt and Flex … big money$$$

I am a pro mobile detailer and I have looked into rechargeable polishers. Not only are they super expensive, that price usually doesn't include batteries, and you would want 2 of them.


That being said, I've test driven the Flex and its really nice.


On mobile jobs, I personally use corded polishers (Makita PO5000C, Griots G8, Flex PE 14-2) plugged into an inverter connected to 3 deep cycle batteries and a solar panel.

[IntimidatorZ]

Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer works well too.

[Chevelle vs Camaro]

Not a professional detailer but it’s a serious hobby for me. Gonna start with Chemical Guys are mediocre at best but are decent for the money.

If I had matte paint/wrap to care for it would be DR Beasley’s. More expensive but a hell of a better product and they have an extensive line of matte products.


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[Nothing like an SS]

Originally Posted by Ghost_White

One other word of advise, car wash soap and water can be used, but DO NOT wash in the sun!!!!! You will streak it and those will be permanent as well. Follow up cleaning with Adam's Matte Detailer.

I wash the hood LAST and dry immediately, hot days, in direct sun, many times, no streaks, no issues. Just car wash (Zaino) and water, no chemicals, treatments, etc. Your results may vary.....

[pauly1119]

Originally Posted by zaimer

I've heard good things about the Dr. Beasley products.

I used this product on my 2012 SS RS that had water spots on the factory stripes, did a pretty good job but this time I used matt finish PPF on the wrapped hood and it still looks brand new a little over 2 years later.