martybhoy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Something came across my mind earlier after washing my car. I have my roof wrapped in gloss black vinyl. I've also considerred getting the full cars colour changed over to gloss black as I think the zed really suits it. My question though does putting polish on top of a vinyl covered panel make a difference? Likewise if i'd to wrap my car, would there be a point in polishing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Polish, or wax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I had a carbon wrap on a previous car, I accidentally got polish on it and it went a hazy white'ish colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscopervis Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 A polish - a product with abrasives in, will ruin the wrap. A wax, or sealant which won't be abrasive will be OK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 There are dedicated products for wrapped cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Wax is fine on wraps, treat it the same as if it were a normal paint job. Waxing will mean you shouldnt need to polish it. Also, some wrapping films are designed to lessen light scuffs when heated. Basically they disappear when you go over it with a heat gun...dont over heat though. Hope this helps. By the way, if youre thinking of wrapping it black, id use avery supreme, it has a higher gloss finish than materials like hexis and 3m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Wax is fine on wraps, treat it the same as if it were a normal paint job. Waxing will mean you shouldnt need to polish it. Also, some wrapping films are designed to lessen light scuffs when heated. Basically they disappear when you go over it with a heat gun...dont over heat though. Hope this helps. By the way, if youre thinking of wrapping it black, id use avery supreme, it has a higher gloss finish than materials like hexis and 3m. Avery Gloss Black Metallic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Wax is fine on wraps, treat it the same as if it were a normal paint job. Waxing will mean you shouldnt need to polish it. Also, some wrapping films are designed to lessen light scuffs when heated. Basically they disappear when you go over it with a heat gun...dont over heat though. Hope this helps. By the way, if youre thinking of wrapping it black, id use avery supreme, it has a higher gloss finish than materials like hexis and 3m. Avery Gloss Black Metallic Yup thats the one!! Thats Avery SUPREME gloss black metallic to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martybhoy Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Ahh some great tips and advice there chaps! When I decide to go for the wrap i'll be asking for avery gloss black, it looks stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippypooz Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Ahh some great tips and advice there chaps! When I decide to go for the wrap i'll be asking for avery gloss black, it looks stunning! Remember to ask for the Avery Supreme (thats the vinyl range) black metallic!! Thats what Bulletmagnet went for! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wiltshire Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I run a vinyl business and would not recommend polishing vinyl.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I want to do this as well, but like everyone else has said, dont polish it as it will ruin your wrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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