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jshaf · 12-04-2013, 10:00 PM

have a black SS now and used Collinite 476 on the paint and stripes but it leaves alot of white residue on the stripe edges, even took a brush to the edges to take the residue off but the next day it was back after a light rain that night. thinking about switching to sealant full time or at least just doing the striped area with a sealant exclusively. anyone have recommendations?

CamaroDreams07 · 12-04-2013, 10:37 PM

You should just tape off the stripe edges.

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Inuyashas_Brother · 12-05-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

You should just tape off the stripe edges.

Is taping off needed if using a WOWA sealant like Prima Hydro MAX?

Thanks.

jshaf · 12-05-2013, 08:26 PM

well I have gloss stripes so I waxed paint and stripes together. Guess I am looking for a sealant that I can put over the stripes without white residue afterwards. ye I could tape off the stripes but would rather use a product that leaves no residue if it exists. in the spring I will strip all the wax off and start doing the stripes with sealant only if I have to and wax the rest of the car as usual.

45thCamaro · 12-05-2013, 08:29 PM

I'm using a sealer gloss as well, and I get the same problem. I just keep a towel handy and wipe off the spots when I see it. Plus it's a pain to wax the piece in between the edge of the stripe.

RKCamaro13 · 12-05-2013, 08:58 PM

It's residue from the wax getting caught on the lip of strips, it doesn't matter if its a wax or sealant you will still get the residue. Like CamaroDreams said the only solution is to tape the edge of the strips.

muscle96ss · 12-08-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jshaf

have a black SS now and used Collinite 476 on the paint and stripes but it leaves alot of white residue on the stripe edges, even took a brush to the edges to take the residue off but the next day it was back after a light rain that night. thinking about switching to sealant full time or at least just doing the striped area with a sealant exclusively. anyone have recommendations?

I have a 2002 SS 35th LE Vert with the anniversary decals and have been using Zaino over the decal for 12 years without any problems or residue.

jshaf · 12-09-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by muscle96ss

I have a 2002 SS 35th LE Vert with the anniversary decals and have been using Zaino over the decal for 12 years without any problems or residue.

I thought I remember reading that some where and was looking for confirmation that doesn't leave alot of residue. thanks!

Adam's Polishes · 12-10-2013, 10:26 AM

Its not so much residue as it is an excessive buildup along the edge. Regardless of the product brand/type - when you get a thick buildup of product, more than would be considered normal thickness anywhere else on the vehicle you'll have a visual issue. Either a chalky residue, haze, etc.

Its fairly easy to get a pretty big buildup of stuff along the edges of the stripes, the question is if you prefer to remove it after the fact or prevent it in the first place. Either option is going to require you to invest some amount of time.

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jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	will a sealant like zaino leave white residue on stripe edges? have a black SS now and used Collinite 476 on the paint and stripes but it leaves alot of white residue on the stripe edges, even took a brush to the edges to take the residue off but the next day it was back after a light rain that night. thinking about switching to sealant full time or at least just doing the striped area with a sealant exclusively. anyone have recommendations? __________________ 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

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CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	You should just tape off the stripe edges. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

12-05-2013, 08:26 PM	#4
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	well I have gloss stripes so I waxed paint and stripes together. Guess I am looking for a sealant that I can put over the stripes without white residue afterwards. ye I could tape off the stripes but would rather use a product that leaves no residue if it exists. in the spring I will strip all the wax off and start doing the stripes with sealant only if I have to and wax the rest of the car as usual. __________________ 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

12-05-2013, 08:58 PM	#6
RKCamaro13 Drives: 2011 Red 2SSRS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 693	It's residue from the wax getting caught on the lip of strips, it doesn't matter if its a wax or sealant you will still get the residue. Like CamaroDreams said the only solution is to tape the edge of the strips. __________________ MPD1 Z Force hood, 1LE splitter, ZL1 rockers and diffuser, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations emblems, Magnuson Supercharger, ID850 Injectors, Alky Methanol Kit, Livernois Fuel Pump Roto-Fab CAI, SW long tube headers, CNC ported throttle body, High flow cats, Lethal Racing Prowler Cam, LS3 conversion, Yank 3400 Stall, Corsa 3" cat back exhaust, RX Catch Can, BMR Suspension, BC Coilovers, Slotted and Cross-drilled rotors, Custom Interior.

12-05-2013, 08:29 PM	#5
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I'm using a sealer gloss as well, and I get the same problem. I just keep a towel handy and wipe off the spots when I see it. Plus it's a pain to wax the piece in between the edge of the stripe.

12-10-2013, 10:26 AM	#9
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Its not so much residue as it is an excessive buildup along the edge. Regardless of the product brand/type - when you get a thick buildup of product, more than would be considered normal thickness anywhere else on the vehicle you'll have a visual issue. Either a chalky residue, haze, etc. Its fairly easy to get a pretty big buildup of stuff along the edges of the stripes, the question is if you prefer to remove it after the fact or prevent it in the first place. Either option is going to require you to invest some amount of time.