Z16 Stripes
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Z16 Stripes
Hi Guys, thinking about buying a Z16 and since I live in the Phoenix area I was wondering if anyone has had problems with them lifting, bubbling or fading because of the heat or anything else. Wish they were painted on under the clear coat. When you polish your car do they cause any problems?
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Dave
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From: OH & IN
I had the same concerns, but the previous owner put wax over them, and I have done the same, no issues.
I use Blackfire polishes, and while I don't apply polish over the stripes, or buff on them with a polisher, I do put the last step products on over the stripes with no issue. The only annoying thing is that the edge of the stripe catches product and it takes a little extra effort to clean off the product from the stripe edges. I haven't read of anyone having issues with them lifting from heat or cold.
I use Blackfire polishes, and while I don't apply polish over the stripes, or buff on them with a polisher, I do put the last step products on over the stripes with no issue. The only annoying thing is that the edge of the stripe catches product and it takes a little extra effort to clean off the product from the stripe edges. I haven't read of anyone having issues with them lifting from heat or cold.
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From: Orlando FL
I had the same concerns, but the previous owner put wax over them, and I have done the same, no issues.
I use Blackfire polishes, and while I don't apply polish over the stripes, or buff on them with a polisher, I do put the last step products on over the stripes with no issue. The only annoying thing is that the edge of the stripe catches product and it takes a little extra effort to clean off the product from the stripe edges. I haven't read of anyone having issues with them lifting from heat or cold.
I use Blackfire polishes, and while I don't apply polish over the stripes, or buff on them with a polisher, I do put the last step products on over the stripes with no issue. The only annoying thing is that the edge of the stripe catches product and it takes a little extra effort to clean off the product from the stripe edges. I haven't read of anyone having issues with them lifting from heat or cold.
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As said, keep the car clean and waxed well and you should have no problems. I have stripes on the hood and sides of my car - been there for ten years - and not one problem with them. While I don't live in a climate as hot as AZ, it does get toasty here as well as rather cold.
