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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 07:20 PM
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Just wondering does anyone wax the black plastic area below the back bumper on each side of the license plate. I'm thinking it is not a painted surface so waxing might put some fine scratches in the black plastic. Any inputs ??
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I wax it and have not experienced any issues.
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kaplana08
Just wondering does anyone wax the black plastic area below the back bumper on each side of the license plate. I'm thinking it is not a painted surface so waxing might put some fine scratches in the black plastic. Any inputs ??
I polish that area just like the rest of the car. On mine, it's painted Carbon Flash Metallic, and I believe it's that way on all C7s.
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 07:33 PM
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Actually, that is a painted area on the OEM part. Polish, seal, wax, or coat just like any other paint on the car.
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 07:37 PM
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Of course, how about the OEM hood stinger (tape)?
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Wax on; wax off.
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I don't use abrasive polishes on the vinyl stripes, but I do wax, seal, or coat those areas.
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The OEM stripes/stinger are actually paint on a vinyl substrate. pickleseimer's post is spot on.
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Of course, how about the OEM hood stinger (tape)?
Peel it off and get it painted on.
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Yes every time I wax or polish the rest of the car!
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Mine is carbon flash also. What ever I am doing to the car, that piece gets it too ie: clay bar, polish, wax or quick detailer.
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If it ain't moving, it gets waxed.

I'm sure that's a painted part.
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