Chrisdriving
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It is paint, i have some etching in the clear coat still.
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Just found this thread, which to be honest, isn't conclusive, it could be either.To be honest neither have I, just had a quick look, and still can't really tell. It does feel a bit like, vinyl though, compared to paint. If it is a wrap, it's a bloody good un.
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What!!!! Now i confused, i have got an edge in the tailgate, off to research.
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It's a Wrap! 
or is it? 
or is it? Chrisdriving
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Well i have just read that bird poo can etch it just like clear coat, also you can lightly machine polish it like i did today.
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Either way it looks better than it did but i will not chase removing the etching so much now.
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Etching from bird poo can also be removed from wet sanding with a high grade paper, then polish, etc. Alternatively it can also be removed with a heat gun or hair dryer. YouTube has plenty of instructional videos on this.
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indeed, you can also use Autoglym reflow,
I will let detailer bloke at work have a look before proceeding.
I will let detailer bloke at work have a look before proceeding.
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Karcher K2 with car kit arrived today. Tried it on the bike, absolutely stunned how I’d been putting up with the Hydroshot for so long, I’d forgotten what a good washer worked like. Best £80 I’ve spent all year. Thank you for the tip!A Worx Hydroshot isn't powerful enough to work a Snow Foam gun. You need a proper Jet wash for that.
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Mine is definitely a wrap.
They even managed to get a bit of grit between the wrap and the roof on mine!
It's the only bit of the car I can polish in the traditional way.
Top pic is my roof after polishing.
A year old now and the roof needed a polish to get off some stubborn marks.
Back to as new.
Back to as new.
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Yes, I would'nt let it get too hot or use an aggresive compound when polishing the roof with a DA
Mine is definitely a wrap as it gave a temporary rainbow type effect when polishing with a DA and buffing off (due to the heat I'm presuming).
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I can confirm that mine is also a wrap. It is only visible at the very edge corners when you look into the valley/gapsMine is definitely a wrap.
They even managed to get a bit of grit between the wrap and the roof on mine!
It's the only bit of the car I can polish in the traditional way.
Top pic is my roof after polishing.
A year old now and the roof needed a polish to get off some stubborn marks.
Back to as new.
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