Swirl marks in the vinyl? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

btw1217 · 01-07-2008, 09:07 PM

Anyone else have scratches/swirl marks in the vinyl stripe on the hood? You can only see them with the sun right on it, but it still bothers me. Any idea how to get them out?

TJ4Cam · 01-08-2008, 07:36 AM

I really don't think there is a fix for swirls/scratches in the stripes. Need new ones or remove and have them painted on.

GRB60 · 01-08-2008, 08:02 AM

What he said. Live with them or replace/repaint it.

RPC33 · 01-08-2008, 09:20 AM

Griot's Garage sells a Vinyl and Rubber dressing that will cover most light scatches and swirls in the vinyl. I have used it for quite a while on my hood and it really looks nice after application. After a couple of car washings the dressing will begin to fade and you will need to reapply just as you do tire dressings and other vinyl/rubber parts.

j rick kirby · 01-08-2008, 10:56 AM

RCP33,I'm in W-S.Give me a call, would love to meet a fellow macher.Rick at 765-1231.

DarkShadow · 01-08-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RPC33

Griot's Garage sells a Vinyl and Rubber dressing that will cover most light scatches and swirls in the vinyl. I have used it for quite a while on my hood and it really looks nice after application. After a couple of car washings the dressing will begin to fade and you will need to reapply just as you do tire dressings and other vinyl/rubber parts.

Yup, this is how I remedied the minor swirls and scratches in mine. Simple and works like a charm. It's actually the same stuff that I applied to my shaker to make it look new again. "Stoners" trim shine. Also works awesome as a complete under hood/engine dressing. I buy it by the case.

TJ4Cam · 01-08-2008, 09:34 PM

The mentioned products are temporary, treat your mach 1 to a new set of vinyl man.

wutang61 · 01-09-2008, 05:31 PM

don't do vinyl. they suck. take to a shop and have it painted on. much easier to take care of.

larrendeuce · 01-31-2008, 09:59 PM

I went over the stripe as well as the rear wing with my rotary using a light polishing pad with some non abrasive polish. Have to keep the heat down, but the scratches and water spots come right out. I'm sure similar results could be achieved with an orbital or DAP.

01-07-2008, 09:07 PM	#1
btw1217 Ricers make me giggle Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 44	Swirl marks in the vinyl? Anyone else have scratches/swirl marks in the vinyl stripe on the hood? You can only see them with the sun right on it, but it still bothers me. Any idea how to get them out?

01-08-2008, 07:36 AM	#2
TJ4Cam Supercharger Heaven! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ft Jennings, Ohio Posts: 2,335	Re: Swirl marks in the vinyl? I really don't think there is a fix for swirls/scratches in the stripes. Need new ones or remove and have them painted on. __________________ 2003 Jack Roush Classic Stg 3 #34 of 46 Built! Zinc Yellow (the only one) Roush Serial # 7425 Built 1/13/03 1985 Canyon Red SVO- My 1st Stang, sold MCA 56545

01-08-2008, 08:02 AM	#3
GRB60 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Harleysville, PA Posts: 2,144	Re: Swirl marks in the vinyl? What he said. Live with them or replace/repaint it. __________________ 2003 Torch Red 5 spd w/ IUP Built: 7/16/03

01-08-2008, 09:20 AM	#4
RPC33 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KERNERSVILLE, N.C. Posts: 149	Re: Swirl marks in the vinyl? Griot's Garage sells a Vinyl and Rubber dressing that will cover most light scatches and swirls in the vinyl. I have used it for quite a while on my hood and it really looks nice after application. After a couple of car washings the dressing will begin to fade and you will need to reapply just as you do tire dressings and other vinyl/rubber parts. __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 1967 Candy Apple Red C-Code coupe Roush powered Superformance 427 Cobra (not red) 2012 FLHX Street Glide

01-08-2008, 10:56 AM	#5
j rick kirby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winston-Salem,NC Posts: 1,802	Re: Swirl marks in the vinyl? RCP33,I'm in W-S.Give me a call, would love to meet a fellow macher.Rick at 765-1231. __________________ 2003 Azure mach1 5 speed with IUP Maximum Motorsports R&T Box with Torque Arm and lots of other bits and pieces here and there 2012 Candy Red Metalic Premium GT with Brembo/Trak Pak and 373s HPDE Instructor

01-08-2008, 09:34 PM	#7
TJ4Cam Supercharger Heaven! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ft Jennings, Ohio Posts: 2,335	Re: Swirl marks in the vinyl? The mentioned products are temporary, treat your mach 1 to a new set of vinyl man.

01-09-2008, 05:31 PM	#8
wutang61 CAT MASTA! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 3,406	Re: Swirl marks in the vinyl? don't do vinyl. they suck. take to a shop and have it painted on. much easier to take care of. __________________ 04' Torched *6-speed* Build Date: 02/25/2004 Ported Eaton @7psi Viper T-56 Built 8.8,4.10's 441/402

01-31-2008, 09:59 PM	#9
larrendeuce Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: * Posts: 203	Re: Swirl marks in the vinyl? I went over the stripe as well as the rear wing with my rotary using a light polishing pad with some non abrasive polish. Have to keep the heat down, but the scratches and water spots come right out. I'm sure similar results could be achieved with an orbital or DAP. __________________ 2004 Mustang Mach 1 5 spd USMC

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