Wax/Sealer on matte black decal?

joeygster · Jul 11, 2016

For those of you who have the matte black Sport Performance Hood decal or something similar in a matte black, what do you use on it to keep it looking good?

When you're waxing/sealing your truck, do you just avoid the matte decal like the plague or are you using a wax or sealer that doesn't leave the white chalky residue behind.

ramittome · Jul 12, 2016

I use Killerwaxx. Not sure if you heard of it before, but it's all I use. When I'm waxing my truck, I just go over all the decals as well. Never went around anything in the past either on any of my other vehicles. The wax isn't like a normal wax that dries white. It's 100% carnauba wax, so it's got kind of a greasy feel to it if I had to describe it, but basically you do one panel at a time but putting it on, then immediately wipe it off and it stays on for about 6 months.

charonblk07 · Jul 12, 2016

A synthetic wax won't be an issue either. I know Meguires NXT 2.0 goes over decals with no residue, I haven't used my Wolfgang stuff on decals yet so we'll see.

joeygster · Jul 12, 2016

Thanks for the feedback boys.

misuracaf10 · Jul 12, 2016

joeygster said:
For those of you who have the matte black Sport Performance Hood decal or something similar in a matte black, what do you use on it to keep it looking good?

When you're waxing/sealing your truck, do you just avoid the matte decal like the plague or are you using a wax or sealer that doesn't leave the white chalky residue behind.

Nice color what is that one called ?

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joeygster · Jul 13, 2016

misuracaf10 said:
Nice color what is that one called ?

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It's called Ceramic Blue...it's not mine though....just an example of the decal that will be going on my Bright White Sport.

AdamsPolishes · Jul 15, 2016

Here is some good info.......BTW I have the same hood but no stripe.
I like your color too.

Caring for Factory Vinyl Stripes - The Adam's Detailing Library - Adams Forums

joeygster · Jul 15, 2016

AdamsPolishes said:
Here is some good info.......BTW I have the same hood but no stripe.
I like your color too.

Caring for Factory Vinyl Stripes - The Adam's Detailing Library - Adams Forums

Thanks for the link brother.

Turns out the decal isn't flat black but a semi-glossy look in a faux carbon fibre. I like it!

MrHarleyGuy · Jul 17, 2016

Meguiar's X-Press Spray Wax is what I use. Smells great too.

carl0 · Aug 10, 2016

Turtlewax Ice Spray wax is a versatile product. It can be used on almost everything, without leaving any white residue.

Sir John · Aug 26, 2016

charonblk07 said:
A synthetic wax won't be an issue either. I know Meguires NXT 2.0 goes over decals with no residue, I haven't used my Wolfgang stuff on decals yet so we'll see.

I used my Wolfgang sealer over top of my matte black hood decal and it screwed it up.....left white chalky residue. It took a good wash and my turtle wax jet black to mostly correct it. At least this was my experience.

huntergreen · Sep 7, 2016

sir john, which syn wax screwed up the decal? tks

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