'13 reflective stripe issue

[USNjocson]

So a couple days back here in northern Virginia we started the day off with water leftover from the night before and misty weather all morning that turned into 60+ and sunny. Some rain that was left on my car dried up and left some blemishes in my stripes. I've tried to wipe it off and still no luck. It seems as if the metallic flakes have been affected somehow. Has anyone found a solution to this???

 

[Fiddler49]

Wash normally. They'll eventually go away.

 

[Shaun12]

Wash the car, and dry the stripe first. I have heard meguires natural shine protectant is a good spray to use on the stripe afterwards to keep it looking good.

 

[USNjocson]

So I was getting ready to head to the dealership this morning to have them assess the stripes and they were gone! I havent washed the car the whole 4-5 days

 

[F.D. Sako]

LOL. Did you rub your eyes a couple of times, just to make sure ;D
But glad it worked out, by itself.

 

[mustangnick26]

This exact thing happend to me two days ago. I was ticked to say the least. Anyway I tried everything to get them off. Then I read somewhere on this fourm that if you get these spots to leave you car in the sun (after spray detailing the stripes first) and boom gone. Sure enough it worked for me after and hour in the hot sun they were gone. Anyone know why this is?

 

[raptor]

It's the old hidden secret of Dealers..."sorry, we can't re-produce the issue, please pay the diagnostic fee". The car is possessed

 

[Johnson13]

Croftgate USA, Project x then quick n slick.

 

[Justin]

If you can't get it off with a wash. I use meguiars 205 and a light cut pad takes no time at all. Seal with zaino or other sealant


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[fbbob96]

I talked to Ford Racing and 3M about a year and a half ago about the stripes and what to apply on them. Thay both said Meguiar's Natural Shine Protectant. Have used it about once every other month. Works fantastic.

 

[forcefedcobra]

croftgate usa aquanil works great for cleaning. our vinyl wrap care is even better!

 

[seca954]

I've got subtle spots on my silver hood stripe. I've seriouly considered peeling it off. Have any of you removed you hood stripe? I think it might make the car look cleaner. I also assume I could still buy another stripe kit from ford if I hated the look.

 

[fbbob96]

I've got subtle spots on my silver hood stripe. I've seriouly considered peeling it off. Have any of you removed you hood stripe? I think it might make the car look cleaner. I also assume I could still buy another stripe kit from ford if I hated the look.

The stripes are a little pricey to replace. Had to replace one side on my '13,just the hockey stripe and they cost $302. Go and buy a bottle of Meguiars Natural Shine. The stuff really works on the stripes. Yopu might have to apply it two or three times to get the spots out.