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    Removing old coating over vinyl

    When it's time to recoat, how do you go about removing the old from the vinyl without damaging it with a compound or other?

    I'm contemplating trying a coating instead of a sealant this year. Just nervous about my first one and the consequences.

    Please feel free to recommend a coating also.

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    Re: Removing old coating over vinyl

    I would had apply a polish to the vinyl followed up by a good APC diluted on the stronger side and see where you areRemoving old coating over vinylRemoving old coating over vinylRemoving old coating over vinyl

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    Re: Removing old coating over vinyl

    If its gloss vinyl a light polish is fine. Matte vinyl can be a little tricky as polishing will gloss it up. If you want to recoat matte vinyl, prep wipe and re-coat.

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    Re: Removing old coating over vinyl

    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    If its gloss vinyl a light polish is fine. Matte vinyl can be a little tricky as polishing will gloss it up. If you want to recoat matte vinyl, prep wipe and re-coat.
    Its satin vinyl.

    When you say prep wipe do you mean something like GTechniq Panel Wipe or Optimum Paint Prep?

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    Removing old coating over vinyl

    Quote Originally Posted by Elo76 View Post
    Its satin vinyl.

    When you say prep wipe do you mean something like GTechniq Panel Wipe or Optimum Paint Prep?
    Yes that’s what I mean.

    Gtechniq, Cquartz and Gyeon have vinyl specific coatings which are suitable for matte/satin.

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