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Cleaning, Detailing and applying Vinyl (Signage)
Evening all!
Well I have just bought a new van, bit of work needed in terms of a little paint work and a dent to be removed but it will come up a treat.
So I plan on cleaning, claying and detailing (DA and Rotary) then seal and wax. But I’m unsure.
So to the point, I’m unsure when I should apply the vinyl signage as I have never detailed and then applied vinyl/signage, If I’m honest. No-one ever wants to pay for their vehicle to be properly cleaned and detailed. As I’m guessing I shouldn’t get to the wax stage then apply vinyl as it won’t apply correctly.
Any advice welcome please, please go easy on me as this might sound like a very amateur question.
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2 Replies
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You are quite right. Clay it…but don’t wax it as most waxes make the surface fairly non-stick, (polymer coatings or silicone based are a nightmare)
I would say POLISH it pre-application but stay off the protective waxes & coatings.
Leave a good week before waxing over the vinyl…an go easy on edges if you are mechanically buffing.
Dave
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to be honest, most cheap polishes (such as AutoGlym, Megs etc) contain fillers and silicone so unless you use panel rub / hexis o etc you will have the same/similar silicone barrier as if you use a cheap wax too.
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