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bradmak · 02-12-2013, 11:35 PM

What would happen?? i have white stripes..

rontammy0 · 02-12-2013, 11:42 PM

i use mothers quick detailer on my white stripes .there is no grit in this product....they really shine and look great

menendez1293 · 02-13-2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bradmak

What would happen?? i have white stripes..

You can wax gloss stripes without a problem. Stay clear of any wax from matte stripes. I made the mistake but hopefully will be finally able to clean it off with Adams all purpose cleaner and then some Super VRT I just got. Waiting for my wash kit to come in to give it all a try

WildOne · 02-13-2013, 05:47 AM

I used a paint sealant on the matte stripes and it gave it a real nice shine and helps protect. I've never used "wax" on my cars because it tends to make a mess. Prefer the Sealant.

menendez1293 · 02-13-2013, 07:50 AM

Thought I would share this link with you. It's a video that will teach you how to care for the factory viynl stripes

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151434

Adam's Polishes · 02-13-2013, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildOne

I used a paint sealant on the matte stripes and it gave it a real nice shine and helps protect. I've never used "wax" on my cars because it tends to make a mess. Prefer the Sealant.

What kind of "waxes" have you tried that made a mess???

Quote:

Originally Posted by menendez1293

Thought I would share this link with you. It's a video that will teach you how to care for the factory viynl stripes

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151434

Beat me to it! Great info in that video.

Frank in MD · 02-13-2013, 10:16 AM

If you get instant detailer or wax on matte stripes you will get a hazy build up. I use Mother's VLR for my vinyl stripes and it works great.

Turbo_J89 · 02-17-2013, 09:46 PM

I use Collinite 915 high carnuba wax on my whole car including my gloss inferno orange metallic stripes. It's a clear paste wax that you apply if very thin almost clear sheets. Really takes a lot of the mess out of waxing. Plus it's an AWESOME wax that outperforms cheap waxes like turtle wax/mothers/other stuff you can buy at autozone. Gives a great shine and LASTING protection unlike the cheap ones that are basically gone after a week.

To help remove hard water spots and put a natural shine back on my stripes i use Meguire's professional line M205 polish on a white pad with almost no abbrasiveness every few months, taping the edges of the stripes first. There is some contraversy around using clay bar/very fine polishes on GM factory vinyl stripes but i have seen supported evidence that the stripes GM puts on our camaros are safe to clay. I have not seen anything really saying it's okay to run a very fine polish on them but i'm assuming if i can clay bar my stripes i can run a coat of very thin polish on my stripes since it's less abbrassive. In my opinion, anything beats a quick detailer spray and a cheap microfiber. You can create some crazy swirl all over your car in minutes with that combo.

CamaroDreams07 · 02-18-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildOne

I used a paint sealant on the matte stripes and it gave it a real nice shine and helps protect. I've never used "wax" on my cars because it tends to make a mess. Prefer the Sealant.

I have never understood when people say this. Why did you get matte if you want them to shine...?

Hitman84 · 05-20-2013, 10:32 PM

I know this is a bit of a thread resusrrection but is any kind of VRT safe for the car paint if not left on too long? I ask because obviously it will be a pain in the ass if not so when caring for the matte hockey stripes.

ihaveacamaro · 05-20-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman84

I know this is a bit of a thread resusrrection but is any kind of VRT safe for the car paint if not left on too long? I ask because obviously it will be a pain in the ass if not so when caring for the matte hockey stripes.

Yes a couple of swipes and it buffs off.

02-12-2013, 11:35 PM	#1
bradmak Drives: 1LS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: LA Posts: 52	Wax on your stripe? What would happen?? i have white stripes..

02-13-2013, 10:16 AM	#7
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	If you get instant detailer or wax on matte stripes you will get a hazy build up. I use Mother's VLR for my vinyl stripes and it works great. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

02-12-2013, 11:42 PM	#2
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	i use mothers quick detailer on my white stripes .there is no grit in this product....they really shine and look great

02-13-2013, 05:47 AM	#4
WildOne the "crazy cat" lady Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Blk Vrt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,118	I used a paint sealant on the matte stripes and it gave it a real nice shine and helps protect. I've never used "wax" on my cars because it tends to make a mess. Prefer the Sealant.

02-13-2013, 07:50 AM	#5
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Thought I would share this link with you. It's a video that will teach you how to care for the factory viynl stripes http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151434

02-17-2013, 09:46 PM	#8
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2015 BVM Camaro 1LE (2SS/RS) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 971 View My Garage	I use Collinite 915 high carnuba wax on my whole car including my gloss inferno orange metallic stripes. It's a clear paste wax that you apply if very thin almost clear sheets. Really takes a lot of the mess out of waxing. Plus it's an AWESOME wax that outperforms cheap waxes like turtle wax/mothers/other stuff you can buy at autozone. Gives a great shine and LASTING protection unlike the cheap ones that are basically gone after a week. To help remove hard water spots and put a natural shine back on my stripes i use Meguire's professional line M205 polish on a white pad with almost no abbrasiveness every few months, taping the edges of the stripes first. There is some contraversy around using clay bar/very fine polishes on GM factory vinyl stripes but i have seen supported evidence that the stripes GM puts on our camaros are safe to clay. I have not seen anything really saying it's okay to run a very fine polish on them but i'm assuming if i can clay bar my stripes i can run a coat of very thin polish on my stripes since it's less abbrassive. In my opinion, anything beats a quick detailer spray and a cheap microfiber. You can create some crazy swirl all over your car in minutes with that combo.

05-20-2013, 10:32 PM	#10
Hitman84 Drives: 2022 Rapid Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 756	I know this is a bit of a thread resusrrection but is any kind of VRT safe for the car paint if not left on too long? I ask because obviously it will be a pain in the ass if not so when caring for the matte hockey stripes.