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=Stephens= · 03-29-2011, 12:20 PM

I have never waxed my car since its a 2011 and its been too cold out. I have the vinyl stripes on the hood and trunk. Are these supposed to be waxed or not?

xLoGiK1 · 03-29-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

I have never waxed my car since its a 2011 and its been too cold out. I have the vinyl stripes on the hood and trunk. Are these supposed to be waxed or not?

Waxing the vinyl stripes is a no no. Just clean the stripes with soap and water. Never apply wax on any type of vinyl.

=Stephens= · 03-29-2011, 12:50 PM

Thanks xLoGiK1

MileHighSS · 03-29-2011, 01:13 PM

I went right over mine and didn't have any problems...

Toyaholic · 03-29-2011, 01:16 PM

I wax the stripes, too.

Just plan on spending some time with a cloth and your fingernail getting the wax from the edges.

f5journal · 03-29-2011, 01:43 PM

I think it may be...if they are gloss, wax 'em...if flat NO

xLoGiK1 · 03-29-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by f5journal

I think it may be...if they are gloss, wax 'em...if flat NO

Yup. Mine are Flat so I don't wax them

CruiseControl · 03-29-2011, 01:47 PM

Traditional waxes may slowly degrade the vinyl over time. I've been using Turtle Wax Ice which is a synthetic wax safe for use on vinyl....not necessarily the best wax out there but it's my go-to for the stripes.

SSizzle · 03-29-2011, 02:05 PM

I use spray wax on mine all the time. No issues no residue.

Suskam · 03-29-2011, 02:10 PM

Any vinyl graphics website will tell you NO to waxing. The chemicals will break down the vinyl over time.

66olds442 · 03-29-2011, 02:50 PM

I use Adam's Super VRT on my black stripes and it makes them pop! You should run a microfiber towel over them to knock it down so that dust/dirt won't stick to it.

jshaf · 03-29-2011, 04:05 PM

I wash my matte blacks strips with normal car wash to clean but after drying I use Turtle wax Ice Synthetic wax which isn't really wax but not sure what exactly it is but have been using it on the strips since last spring and it does a good job of keeping them looking the way they are supposed to and provides a nice barrier for protection. put a fresh layer on every 3 or 4 car washes. a little goes a long way also, the bottle i had last summer is only down about 1/5 of the way. probably last another 2/3 years

jshaf · 03-29-2011, 04:09 PM

My dad had a 1970 olds 442 he bought new off the show room floor and that thing was the badest car this area has ever seen, that thing was scarry fun. it was a beast that no one messed with!! 455 was ungoldly

myold88 · 03-29-2011, 04:10 PM

I've never waxed my vinyl stripes. Not necessary in my opinion but I do watch for bird crap- Have one spot on my trunk now which will not come off as I didn't get it off fast enough.

03-29-2011, 12:20 PM	#1
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	Waxing stripes I have never waxed my car since its a 2011 and its been too cold out. I have the vinyl stripes on the hood and trunk. Are these supposed to be waxed or not?

03-29-2011, 01:13 PM	#4
MileHighSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 70	I went right over mine and didn't have any problems... __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (Stock...ish once) 2007 TBSS Jewel Red (R.I.P) http://youtube.com/watch?v=T9uGBE5EV8Q

03-29-2011, 02:05 PM	#9
SSizzle Drives: Inferno Orange 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 64 View My Garage	I use spray wax on mine all the time. No issues no residue. __________________

03-29-2011, 02:10 PM	#10
Suskam Drives: '11 Camaro/ '02 Grand Prix Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 636 View My Garage	Any vinyl graphics website will tell you NO to waxing. The chemicals will break down the vinyl over time. __________________

03-29-2011, 02:50 PM	#11
66olds442 Born Olds, Living Chevy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS: VR A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,080 View My Garage	I use Adam's Super VRT on my black stripes and it makes them pop! You should run a microfiber towel over them to knock it down so that dust/dirt won't stick to it. __________________

03-29-2011, 12:50 PM	#3
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	Thanks xLoGiK1

03-29-2011, 01:16 PM	#5
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	I wax the stripes, too. Just plan on spending some time with a cloth and your fingernail getting the wax from the edges.

03-29-2011, 01:43 PM	#6
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	I think it may be...if they are gloss, wax 'em...if flat NO

03-29-2011, 01:47 PM	#8
CruiseControl Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 73	Traditional waxes may slowly degrade the vinyl over time. I've been using Turtle Wax Ice which is a synthetic wax safe for use on vinyl....not necessarily the best wax out there but it's my go-to for the stripes.

03-29-2011, 04:05 PM	#12
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	I wash my matte blacks strips with normal car wash to clean but after drying I use Turtle wax Ice Synthetic wax which isn't really wax but not sure what exactly it is but have been using it on the strips since last spring and it does a good job of keeping them looking the way they are supposed to and provides a nice barrier for protection. put a fresh layer on every 3 or 4 car washes. a little goes a long way also, the bottle i had last summer is only down about 1/5 of the way. probably last another 2/3 years __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

03-29-2011, 04:09 PM	#13
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	My dad had a 1970 olds 442 he bought new off the show room floor and that thing was the badest car this area has ever seen, that thing was scarry fun. it was a beast that no one messed with!! 455 was ungoldly __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

03-29-2011, 04:10 PM	#14
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I've never waxed my vinyl stripes. Not necessary in my opinion but I do watch for bird crap- Have one spot on my trunk now which will not come off as I didn't get it off fast enough. __________________

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