So, I have matte black vinyl strips running down the side of my car, see below pic, and over time I have gotten some wax/polish along the edges of it. Just want to know if anyone has insight on how to clean the edges of vinyl and how to clean the vinyl itself. I think I will get some Opti-Seal to put on them to help protect them a bit, as it is clear and should not effect the matte finish. Anyone have experience with cleaning them? I was thinking some IPA on a q-tip and clean the edges with it, maybe some APC to clean the vinyl itself. [Some older pics before the last big detail]
Some IPA or that Menzerna Top inspection should work. But you should tape up around it before waxing, just to be cautious. I have some vinyl on the exterior of my car too, what I do is use the 1Z plastic deep cleaner and then go over it with 1Z Einszett Vinyl Rubber Care and Protectant .
A cleaner polish, a polish with chemical cleaners and no abrasives, is what I use and it really does the trick.
Thanks, yeah I know I should tape up but I just forgot to a few times or thought I could avoid it and sometimes just kind of went too far and got some wax on the edges. But I will try some IPA and use some 1z on it.
