Best way to shine up Starshield? - LotusTalk

Shawn C · 10-20-2008, 05:33 AM

Anyone got secrets? I have plexus but it aint working as good as it used to.

kestrel74 · 10-20-2008, 05:45 AM

wax it. Meguiars NXT 2

dwkoski · 10-20-2008, 05:55 AM

If it's getting milky and won't shine with wax, replace it. The surface gets "sandblasted", especially in front of the rear wheel arches and no amount of polishing will make it look decent. It's not difficult to replace...Dave

Vampyre · 10-20-2008, 06:56 AM

remove and replace

snuggles1 · 10-20-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dwkoski

If it's getting milky and won't shine with wax, replace it. The surface gets "sandblasted", especially in front of the rear wheel arches and no amount of polishing will make it look decent. It's not difficult to replace...Dave

i just replaced both left and right side on the rear clam with a new product and it's so much better than what was on there, its scary. Was $60 each side installed.

u can see right thru it. no panty lines. u basically have to stare and squint to even know its on there! love it! will do the rest of the car as time and budget allows.

it's sharp!!

Noah Vail · 10-20-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by snuggles1

i just replaced both left and right side on the rear clam with a new product and it's so much better...

Name?

snuggles1 · 10-20-2008, 07:20 AM

was afraid u'd ask... i had someone else run my car over to the install place when i was on vacation. i gotta go back, make a call or two and get the brand... was so thrilled when i got back in town, got the name lost in the shuffle.

SweetDaddyD · 10-20-2008, 07:36 AM

A lot of times it just gets dirt embedded in it. People often confuse it with "yellowing" when it is not the case. Try a cleaner on it first. Vinegar sometimes works well. Once the dirt is out of it I Zaino it like the rest of the car. If it's actually worn out and pitted than removal and replacement is the way to go. It is sacrificial and made to be replaced.

I sell replacement paint protection film weekly to board members here at quite excellent prices (lower than listed above for the same parts) and it's quite easy to install yourself.

AgentTripleX · 10-20-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vampyre

remove and replace

That's what I'm doing now to the rocker panels. It's been 4+ years and they've really done their job. I'll have to post before and after pix. Just so busy.

LARRY · 10-20-2008, 08:34 AM

Don't put anything sticky on it.

Wipe it down alot...

SweetDaddyD · 10-20-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

That's what I'm doing now to the rocker panels. It's been 4+ years and they've really done their job. I'll have to post before and after pix. Just so busy.

Did you get them yet? Can't remember what day I sent them.

snuggles1 · 10-20-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

A lot of times it just gets dirt embedded in it. People often confuse it with "yellowing" when it is not the case. Try a cleaner on it first. Vinegar sometimes works well. Once the dirt is out of it I Zaino it like the rest of the car. If it's actually worn out and pitted than removal and replacement is the way to go. It is sacrificial and made to be replaced.

I sell replacement paint protection film weekly to board members here at quite excellent prices (lower than listed above for the same parts) and it's quite easy to install yourself.

hey sweetdaddy, u must know more about this than i do: u prefer Zaino over Rejex? or u use both or what? i'm so confused over all the waxes and stuff... should I not be using Rejex? What about rejex on these horrible 7 spoke alloy wheels that refuse to ever get clean?

pls advise.

thanks

SweetDaddyD · 10-20-2008, 08:51 AM

Also the UPS man just delivered a box to me from site sponsor Adam's polishes with their new product- "clear polish and protection" made for vinyl graphics and paint protection film. It's freezing out today and I have a ton of other work to do, but I'll be trying it out the next time I'm able to give my car a good cleaning and let you guys know how it works.

It is a huge bottle (16 oz) and they do offer 110% guarantee as stated on it so I guess it really is no risk to try it out.

SweetDaddyD · 10-20-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by snuggles1

hey sweetdaddy, u must know more about this than i do: u prefer Zaino over Rejex? or u use both or what? i'm so confused over all the waxes and stuff... should I not be using Rejex? What about rejex on these horrible 7 spoke alloy wheels that refuse to ever get clean?

pls advise.

thanks

I cannot give you an honest answer on that since believe it or not I've never used Rejex. I've been so happy with Zaino since I discovered it that I've been loyal to them. I will say that I've never heard anything but praise for Rejex though and it seems like it's on par with a lot of the other excellent products out there. I just use car wash soap and a variety of brushes, mitts, etc on my wheels and keep them pretty clean. I have Porterfield R4S pads from Sector 111 that help keep the dust down a little though.

I'm sure rejex is great to use- and that someone with first hand knowledge of both products will chime in soon.

CrusaderTBC · 10-20-2008, 09:12 AM

I've actually used both. The zaino has a better 'shimmer' to the end result. The regex has a decent 'polished' look. After 2 months, water no longer beads up with either product. For Zaino, I used SFX/5. For Regex, there is just the one application.

snuggles1 · 10-20-2008, 09:18 AM

thanks all!

btw, is there only 1 type of Zaino? jsut get whatever Zaino they have or different levels?

Edit. also what about these? worth it?

ZYMOL SPONGE 1pk

AgentTripleX · 10-20-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

Did you get them yet? Can't remember what day I sent them.

I've been out of town. Just got in from TPA. Back to work tomorrow. Will let you know if they're there.

Phoenix SRT · 10-20-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

A lot of times it just gets dirt embedded in it. People often confuse it with "yellowing" when it is not the case. Try a cleaner on it first. Vinegar sometimes works well. Once the dirt is out of it I Zaino it like the rest of the car. If it's actually worn out and pitted than removal and replacement is the way to go. It is sacrificial and made to be replaced.

I sell replacement paint protection film weekly to board members here at quite excellent prices (lower than listed above for the same parts) and it's quite easy to install yourself.

Is your film pre-cut to fit? If so, I'm interested.

Tim Taylor · 10-20-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentTripleX

I've been out of town. Just got in from TPA. Back to work tomorrow. Will let you know if they're there.

xxx - I got replacement rockers from Sweet DAddy and I have to say they looked stunning when I got them on - better than when the car was new. You will be amazed.

To all - I notice that no one seems to be saying one should use polish on the vinyl panels (starshield et al) so I guess what I've been doing, Griots number 3 polish (the mildest), isn't recommended.

CrusaderTBC · 10-20-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by snuggles1

thanks all!

btw, is there only 1 type of Zaino? jsut get whatever Zaino they have or different levels?

Edit. also what about these? worth it?

ZYMOL SPONGE 1pk

You can just use Z-all in one.. but I also use zaino 2 and 5 as well.

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10-20-2008, 05:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
dwkoski Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 441	If it's getting milky and won't shine with wax, replace it. The surface gets "sandblasted", especially in front of the rear wheel arches and no amount of polishing will make it look decent. It's not difficult to replace...Dave

10-20-2008, 07:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	A lot of times it just gets dirt embedded in it. People often confuse it with "yellowing" when it is not the case. Try a cleaner on it first. Vinegar sometimes works well. Once the dirt is out of it I Zaino it like the rest of the car. If it's actually worn out and pitted than removal and replacement is the way to go. It is sacrificial and made to be replaced. I sell replacement paint protection film weekly to board members here at quite excellent prices (lower than listed above for the same parts) and it's quite easy to install yourself.

10-20-2008, 08:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Also the UPS man just delivered a box to me from site sponsor Adam's polishes with their new product- "clear polish and protection" made for vinyl graphics and paint protection film. It's freezing out today and I have a ton of other work to do, but I'll be trying it out the next time I'm able to give my car a good cleaning and let you guys know how it works. It is a huge bottle (16 oz) and they do offer 110% guarantee as stated on it so I guess it really is no risk to try it out.

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CrusaderTBC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 126	I've actually used both. The zaino has a better 'shimmer' to the end result. The regex has a decent 'polished' look. After 2 months, water no longer beads up with either product. For Zaino, I used SFX/5. For Regex, there is just the one application. __________________ 07 Arctic Silver Exige S 00 Raven Black Audi TT

10-20-2008, 09:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
snuggles1 I just called your Mom Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: On top of my amplifier Posts: 917	thanks all! btw, is there only 1 type of Zaino? jsut get whatever Zaino they have or different levels? Edit. also what about these? worth it? ZYMOL SPONGE 1pk __________________ 2002 Brian Moore C55 >> 2002 Ibanez AR250 with Gibson Burstbuckers >> 2001 Taylor Grand Auditorium >> 2000 Les Paul Custom 3 pickup >> 1998 Brian Moore C90 >> SRF chassis 543 >> 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 >> 1972 Fender Telecaster >> 1939 Gibson Archtop Last edited by snuggles1 : 10-20-2008 at 09:28 AM. Reason: added sponge question

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