Mike Phillips
08-13-2019, 10:19 AM
Can I apply a synthetic paint sealant to the stripes on my Ford GT (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-mike-phillips-your-detailing-questions-/124133-can-i-apply-synthetic-paint-sealant-stripes-my-ford-gt.html)
Anytime I get questions via e-mail, a PM or a FB message I prefer to invest my typing time where
A: It's easier for me to share links, pictures and videos.
B: More people can read and thus benefit from the information. (no just one set of eyeballs)
The reality is, most people that contact me found me via an article I've written or a reply I've written on this forum. The thing is, instead of figuring out that the whole reason they are contacting me is because they found me via an article or answer I wrote on the forum that they to should bring their question to the forum because not only will that help them.... but it will help a future "them". If I answer everything in a private e-mail or other touch point, no one would find and contact me. It's a cycle or pattern that repeats as long as everything is shared in the public domain.
The above is kind of wordy but re-read it slowly and it will make sense.
So I get an e-mail asking,
Mike, Hope you are well, I had a question on applying Wolfgang paint sealant on the stripes on the Ford GT?
There are 2 vinyl stripes about 6" wide the whole length of the car, My plan is to apply the sealant to the whole car.
Do you feel it will be OK and will not discolor the vinyl, Black paint black vinyl?
thanks,
Patti
Great questions Patti...
Hi Patti,
If the stripes are GLOSSY then yes you can use it on these areas.
If the stripes are MATTE or have a flat or dull looking finish, then do not put any brand of wax or sealant on them as it will turn them white.
When in doubt, always test in an inconspicuous area.
Hope that helps and feel encouraged to join our forum, this is where I answer questions. Email and Facebook messaging are okay, but the forum is a LOT more powerful. (think about it - it's how you found me in the first place)
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Anytime I get questions via e-mail, a PM or a FB message I prefer to invest my typing time where
A: It's easier for me to share links, pictures and videos.
B: More people can read and thus benefit from the information. (no just one set of eyeballs)
The reality is, most people that contact me found me via an article I've written or a reply I've written on this forum. The thing is, instead of figuring out that the whole reason they are contacting me is because they found me via an article or answer I wrote on the forum that they to should bring their question to the forum because not only will that help them.... but it will help a future "them". If I answer everything in a private e-mail or other touch point, no one would find and contact me. It's a cycle or pattern that repeats as long as everything is shared in the public domain.
The above is kind of wordy but re-read it slowly and it will make sense.
So I get an e-mail asking,
Mike, Hope you are well, I had a question on applying Wolfgang paint sealant on the stripes on the Ford GT?
There are 2 vinyl stripes about 6" wide the whole length of the car, My plan is to apply the sealant to the whole car.
Do you feel it will be OK and will not discolor the vinyl, Black paint black vinyl?
thanks,
Patti
Great questions Patti...
Hi Patti,
If the stripes are GLOSSY then yes you can use it on these areas.
If the stripes are MATTE or have a flat or dull looking finish, then do not put any brand of wax or sealant on them as it will turn them white.
When in doubt, always test in an inconspicuous area.
Hope that helps and feel encouraged to join our forum, this is where I answer questions. Email and Facebook messaging are okay, but the forum is a LOT more powerful. (think about it - it's how you found me in the first place)
Click here to join the AutogeekOnline.net car detailing discussion forum - THE best forum on the Internet (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/register.php)
:)