Hi Guys!

This question is on behalf of the fella because his forum isn't being entirely helpful lol. He has a vinyl wrap bonnet in carbon fibre (it's kind of textured, not smooth and shiny) and was wondering the best way to clean it and give it a bit of protection without damaging it. I suggested normal washing with a decent shampoo and then possibly waxing? But honestly I'm not sure as I've never had a vinyl bit on my car lol.

Any help, much appreciated!

Amy x

to clean my carbon strip i just wash it with a good shampoo (meguires gold class) by the sounds of it its made out of the same stuff as mine, its made by 3M i beleive, but i think waxing it might leave marks

Hi Amy

Fist things first, great picture of your dog, love it.

2nd, washing with a normal shampoo is not recomended as over a period of time it can degrade and fade the wraps. Swissvax have made this following shampoo specifically for vinyl and matt paint http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-car-bath-opaque.html.

Again a normal carnauba based wax can also damage the vinyl, so again swissvax to the rescue with this http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/swissvax-hand-crafted-carnauba-waxes.html.

Although the prices are steep, it is well worth it in my opinion, swissvax know what they are doing and are currently the market leaders with matt paint/vinyl car care. Have a look at detailing world, they use these products often and great advice availiable.

Another tip dont use a sponge, nice soft washmit.

Hope this helps.

Alex

Thanks a lot guys - great advice as always! I've let him know about the Swissvax stuff and we're gonna get some meguiars for the cars too!

Meguires Gold class is great stuff for the car, smells nice too

I don't bother with all the car shampoo I usually use fairy liquid haha! Or some asda cheap stuff :/ how bad is that? I really should pull my finger out and go get some proper stuff

Really bad, you'll have a pink in no time if you keep on like that! Get the decent stuff cheapo

I think a trip to halfrauds is needed at some point to get me some cleaning stuff. Btw Loving the new avatar Alex

Halfords have got a 3 for 2 on cleaning products ATM

Haha is it me or are they always doing 3 for 2 on cleaning products? I swear every time Ive been it's the same!

I think they've been doing it every time I've been for the past four years.

Dan, I hope your joking about the fairy liquid?

That will strip all your paint protection and shine? Well it's gone and welcome plenty of swirls.

Dal

Erm no I'm not joking I honestly do use fairy liquid or whatever else happens to be sitting next to the kitchen sink at the time! :/