Dirty Decals / Fading Bits

[chapperzuk]

The F1 decals on my R27 seem to be a bit stained, especially the roof ones. Is there any products or cleaning methods that would sort this out?

Also, the cup spoiler end plates are starting to fade a bit, as is the door strip. Is there a way to restore these? Thanks in advance

 

[Chris197F1]

had this on my 197 but wasnt sure how to solve it

 

[JamieUK]

There's a guide in the how to detailing vinyl wrapping the pillar - that could be an option...? Mine were fading so I masked up the windows/paintwork and went over them carefully with a black spray paint. There were a couple of 'oh sh*t' moments where the paint was heavier in certain places but a quick clean up using a very fine sand paper/rubbing block sorted that out.

 

[Chrisgti6]

I've always used Autoglym Bumper Care on the R27 vinyls, it takes some doing but I can usually get them to clean up well. Only lasts a month or 2 though (especially at this time of year!)

 

[Yiannis197]

I gave up on that mate, I tried the lot but as Chris said the stains always come back. Don't bother anymore..

 

[Warren]

I'm at the point where mine need cleaning every week, the roof isn't an issue but the sides/front/back are constantly stained. I'll be removing mine in the spring, not worth the hastle they seem to cause.

 

[Goose]

I find the stains only appear when my car has a fresh layer of wax on it - could this be your problem?

 

[Martin-Notts]

Yeah I have this a lot on the F1 decals - like a white staining perhaps from the water. It's most obvious after a wash.
Strange, but wax does reduce it significantly - rub it on liberally.

I'm at the point where mine need cleaning every week, the roof isn't an issue but the sides/front/back are constantly stained. I'll be removing mine in the spring, not worth the hastle they seem to cause.

I often think of doing this, but I worry it might de-value the car, as the decals perhaps 'make' the F1. The decals are always a point of contention - to remove or not to remove.