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5thGenCamaroChick · 12-02-2009, 01:49 PM

Hmmm, what kind of car wash soap do you use?

67 Convertible · 12-02-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stirthepot

I applied Rejex wax to mine when I waxed my car two times and they look great. Not sure if it will restore them, but here is a link to some pics of my car, post. Its my daily driver so its subject to the typical conditions.

I wouldnt use a product like Armor all or Back to Black, they will disapear with the rain as others said, and they will run onto your paint in light rain and leave residue there.

The general concensis on this board is that waxing the flat rally stripes will leave the clouded blotching on the stripes after a few weeks. (this is not the case with mine, I have no wax on the stripes) But maybe if I wax them with Rejex (or any other wax) and do it every few weeks, the stripes will stay looking good? Will the wax eventually build up on the stripes and cause a problem? If so, how would you remove the wax build up on the stripes?

stirthepot · 12-02-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

The general concensis on this board is that waxing the flat rally stripes will leave the clouded blotching on the stripes after a few weeks. (this is not the case with mine, I have no wax on the stripes) But maybe if I wax them with Rejex (or any other wax) and do it every few weeks, the stripes will stay looking good? Will the wax eventually build up on the stripes and cause a problem? If so, how would you remove the wax build up on the stripes?

I agree most waxes will leave a haze over time, Rejex won't.

Dawn dish soap should remove any wax that is on there if somebody used something they shouldnt have.

eynigush · 12-02-2009, 04:07 PM

I use Adam's Polishes products. I've been using the Buttery Wax and it gives the stripes a deep black. Personally I think they look better and better after every application.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-02-2009, 04:08 PM

Zaino FTW!!!

markssylver · 12-02-2009, 04:46 PM

how about trying taking it back to the dealer and get the warranty replace them if they look bad after 5 months id hate to see them in a couple years

skuttduck · 12-02-2009, 08:06 PM

Can you post some pics of your stripes? I'd like to see them. If you do Rejex, you won't have to apply it every few weeks. It seriously does last. I haven't used Zaino, but my understanding it works similar.

Since I have virtually the same car, here is mine

mydreamcar · 12-02-2009, 09:54 PM

getting mine painted on. They are peeling and I made the mistake of waxing them and man was it hard getting that white look off of them. To much hassle. No way those decals are gonna last 5-6 years unless you garage the car and keep all the elements away

Mikes SS · 12-02-2009, 10:28 PM

I have used turtle wax ice since the day I brought her home in june, and it makes the stripes look great. it is kind of a shiny matte finish if that makes any sense. I only tried the ice on the stripes the first time because I really didn't care if it ruined the stripes I was going to have them painted on anyway, but they look awesome waxed up with the ice..too each his own I guess

lawdogg149 · 12-02-2009, 10:42 PM

Protect-all works great on anything.

CAM MAN · 12-02-2009, 10:47 PM

I woud take it back ,And them look at it Or get your money back.Should last longer
then that.GOOD LUCK!!

steeleshark2 · 12-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Turtle Wax Ice

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1

Sweet Lola · 12-03-2009, 07:09 PM

This was the first topic I looked at back in October when I joined. Wax on/Wax off... I waxed mine the first time with McGuires but haven't since. They look good. How much does it run to strip them off and have them painted?

Hopper · 12-03-2009, 08:25 PM

Most body shops will strip off the vinyls for free. Depending on where you live, a good painted stripe with clear coat should run between $1000 and $1200. Well worth the investment and also allows you to go custom with your colors and effects.

12-02-2009, 01:49 PM	#15
5thGenCamaroChick Hey y'all :) Drives: Rosalee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast TN Posts: 437	Hmmm, what kind of car wash soap do you use? __________________ "Are you picking up what I'm laying down? Can you dig what I'm growing?"

12-02-2009, 04:46 PM	#20
markssylver Drives: 95 bbb impala ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: md Posts: 332	how about trying taking it back to the dealer and get the warranty replace them if they look bad after 5 months id hate to see them in a couple years Last edited by markssylver; 12-02-2009 at 04:48 PM. Reason: didnt finish

12-02-2009, 10:42 PM	#24
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 766 View My Garage	Protect-all works great on anything. __________________ Nationwide Turf "artificial turf factory"

12-03-2009, 07:09 PM	#27
Sweet Lola #42,288 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boise ID Posts: 349 View My Garage	This was the first topic I looked at back in October when I joined. Wax on/Wax off... I waxed mine the first time with McGuires but haven't since. They look good. How much does it run to strip them off and have them painted? __________________ Darren

12-03-2009, 08:25 PM	#28
Hopper Chevy Lifer Drives: '13 Caddy ATS, '10 2SS/RS ABM M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Posts: 465	Most body shops will strip off the vinyls for free. Depending on where you live, a good painted stripe with clear coat should run between $1000 and $1200. Well worth the investment and also allows you to go custom with your colors and effects. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Manual, ABM, Grey Leather, Painted SIM Rallys, 20" RS Painted Wheels, A9167198

12-02-2009, 04:07 PM	#18
eynigush SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SSRS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 412 View My Garage	I use Adam's Polishes products. I've been using the Buttery Wax and it gives the stripes a deep black. Personally I think they look better and better after every application.

12-02-2009, 04:08 PM	#19
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Zaino FTW!!!

12-02-2009, 08:06 PM	#21
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,529	Can you post some pics of your stripes? I'd like to see them. If you do Rejex, you won't have to apply it every few weeks. It seriously does last. I haven't used Zaino, but my understanding it works similar. Since I have virtually the same car, here is mine

12-02-2009, 09:54 PM	#22
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	getting mine painted on. They are peeling and I made the mistake of waxing them and man was it hard getting that white look off of them. To much hassle. No way those decals are gonna last 5-6 years unless you garage the car and keep all the elements away

12-02-2009, 10:28 PM	#23
Mikes SS Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,032 View My Garage	I have used turtle wax ice since the day I brought her home in june, and it makes the stripes look great. it is kind of a shiny matte finish if that makes any sense. I only tried the ice on the stripes the first time because I really didn't care if it ruined the stripes I was going to have them painted on anyway, but they look awesome waxed up with the ice..too each his own I guess

12-02-2009, 10:47 PM	#25
CAM MAN Drives: ALL 5 GEN CAMAROS Join Date: May 2009 Location: SanAntonio Texas Posts: 750 View My Garage	I woud take it back ,And them look at it Or get your money back.Should last longer then that.GOOD LUCK!!

12-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#26
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,553 View My Garage	Turtle Wax Ice http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1

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