Wax on stripes?

GoTigersJoe · 10-25-2009, 03:28 PM

Hey guys,

Just upgraded from my 01 GT to a 03 Shadow Grey Mach 1. The car is in great shape except for some baked on wax that the previous owner left for me on the hood stripe.

Anyone know the best way to get this off? Thanks.

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watman02 · 10-25-2009, 05:04 PM

i dunno ether man but I would also like to know?? lol

rygi23 · 10-25-2009, 07:55 PM

buying a new stripe should get it off! A little elbow grease with a cleaner wax may work though. Congrats on the Mach and welcome to the family. I think gray is an awesome color on Machs because it color matches the wheel inserts. Put some pics in the "Pics of your Machs" sticky if you have any.

jobeonnet · 10-25-2009, 08:09 PM

The vinyl is probably old and theres not much you can do other than replace it. when the vinyl ages its surface gets porous.

Wheres your pics?

USMCrebel · 10-25-2009, 10:07 PM

^ that, you can try to put mothers back to black on it as well

GoTigersJoe · 10-26-2009, 09:03 PM

Thanks guys. I'm going to try to get it off with a clay bar, and if all else fails just order some new vinyl.

I'll get around to posting some pics soon. Right now it's completely stock, but I'm going to be doing some bolt on upgrades pretty soon.

Tune, pulleys, and (probably) the JLT Ram Air kit are the first things on the list.

I'm still getting used to how much quicker the Mach is over my GT.

rygi23 · 10-26-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GoTigersJoe

Tune, pulleys, and (probably) the JLT Ram Air kit are the first things on the list.

I'm still getting used to how much quicker the Mach is over my GT.

Tune her last, after you've made the changes. JLT is a great intake, just needs the tune to really feel results. Some have said pulleys are a no-no and they it's little gain for the loot. Just get good ones if ya get em. An o/r midpipe where it's at for the money. Have fun with her.

grif62 · 10-26-2009, 11:23 PM

I heard pulleys are not worth it for our cars, risking an engine just for a few hp?! I wouldn't do it if I were you, just to be safe. There are other things you can get that will get more power out of our machs. O congrats on the mach 1

ztalon · 10-27-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GoTigersJoe

I'm still getting used to how much quicker the Mach is over my GT.

Sounds like you're enjoying your Mach. Killer looks and performance to match. Good luck with the stripe.

GoTigersJoe · 10-27-2009, 01:36 PM

I had Steeda pulleys on my GT. They didn't seem to help too much, just a little quicker revs.

Haven't heard anything about them not being good for Machs--any specific reasons for this? Higher compression engine?

Also, do any of you have any impressions of the SLP Loudmouth system? Thanks!

ps- still working on the pics, it's raining today in Memphis!