Waxing before or after winter storage - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JWoj3540 · 10-02-2012, 11:44 AM

I am due for a wax soon, but I am going to be storing the car in early november until late march. Does it matter if I wax the car now or when I take it out of storage? I guess what I'm asking is if the wax will wear/fade away at all while the car is in storage (note: it will be stored with a cover on it).

Kiss My SS · 10-02-2012, 12:03 PM

Wax it before and when you bring it out in March!

Angelo@Autopia · 10-02-2012, 12:57 PM

As long it's in storage then waxing is fine for the winter, but if you want a better LSP then go with a sealant like Blackfire Wet Diamond and protect it all winter long. Spring comes then wash and strip off and re coat for the summer fun.

Indy Bumble Bee · 10-02-2012, 01:15 PM

I always try to wax it good before winter and by early spring I can't wait to wax it again just to be in the garage with decent weather

DangerZL1 · 10-02-2012, 02:42 PM

I second the Blackfire recommendation, but I don't see a need to strip and reapply again in the Spring. I thought it would layer ok. Is the car in a garage under cover? If it's inside, there shouldn't be anything to degrade the wax/sealant.

jshaf · 10-02-2012, 03:58 PM

dawn, acrylic sealant, collinite(two coats). RainX windows, etc

Sir Nuke · 10-03-2012, 07:00 AM

BOTH......

10-02-2012, 11:44 AM	#1
JWoj3540 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 696	Waxing before or after winter storage I am due for a wax soon, but I am going to be storing the car in early november until late march. Does it matter if I wax the car now or when I take it out of storage? I guess what I'm asking is if the wax will wear/fade away at all while the car is in storage (note: it will be stored with a cover on it).

10-02-2012, 03:58 PM	#6
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	dawn, acrylic sealant, collinite(two coats). RainX windows, etc __________________ 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

10-03-2012, 07:00 AM	#7
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	BOTH...... __________________

10-02-2012, 12:03 PM	#2
Kiss My SS Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 481	Wax it before and when you bring it out in March!

10-02-2012, 12:57 PM	#3
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	As long it's in storage then waxing is fine for the winter, but if you want a better LSP then go with a sealant like Blackfire Wet Diamond and protect it all winter long. Spring comes then wash and strip off and re coat for the summer fun.

10-02-2012, 01:15 PM	#4
Indy Bumble Bee Drives: Beest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indy Posts: 660	I always try to wax it good before winter and by early spring I can't wait to wax it again just to be in the garage with decent weather

10-02-2012, 02:42 PM	#5
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I second the Blackfire recommendation, but I don't see a need to strip and reapply again in the Spring. I thought it would layer ok. Is the car in a garage under cover? If it's inside, there shouldn't be anything to degrade the wax/sealant.