Waxing the Decal Stripes - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

s2dbaker · 11-26-2010, 09:17 PM

I just got my new Camaro last Tuesday evening and I plan to wax it this weekend. I have never owned a car with decal stripes. Are there any recommendations for the car's first coat of wax? Do I have to do something different with the decal stripes? Any waxy favorites? Want to wax poetic?

Inquiring minds want to know.

mulletman · 11-26-2010, 09:35 PM

Do NOT wax the stripes! I have not tried Adam's clear polish on my stripes but others on this forum like the results. Keep the wax away from the edges of the stripes or white residue from most waxes will be hard to remove. Read this forum and you will learn a lot. Congrats on your new Camaro.

FL1CK · 11-26-2010, 10:00 PM

Use a wax that doesn't leave a white residue if you want them waxed. (ICE for example, it doesn't last as long though)

CamaroDreams07 · 11-26-2010, 10:09 PM

Before you wax, I recommend at least clay barring the car first. There are tons of threads on how to do this, so use the search.

I'd recommend then polishing the car to remove imperfections that came from the dealer/factor (search "Junkman" on YouTube to find out how to do this properly). He's the most respected detailer on here and provides wonderful videos to show how to achieve shine and repair paint.

The reason why you want to clay and polish first is to clean up the paint very well and then correct the small swirls and scratches that are inevitable on a new car. Just get it perfect before you seal it up with wax.

On to the waxing- the wax you use is up to you. My favorite is Adam's Americana, but you would keep this AWAY from the stripes. What you would use on the stripes is Turtle Wax Ice, Adam's Clear polish, and I THINK I've heard Rejex works (but I'm not 100%) on the Rejex.

SSOOCH · 11-26-2010, 10:13 PM

I wax my Cyber Grey Metallic stripes that were factory installed with Meguair's NXT 2.0 liquid wax. They look great! No problems at all.

Camaro Freak · 11-26-2010, 10:35 PM

I use Adam's Clear Polish and love it!! Keeps them looking NEW and best of all offers UV protection. I studied a lot on this before putting anything on my stripes, cause you can mess them up. But I stand by the Clear Polish!! Works Great everytime.

Huggerorange73 · 11-26-2010, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I wax my Cyber Grey Metallic stripes that were factory installed with Meguair's NXT 2.0 liquid wax. They look great! No problems at all.

I do the exact same thing......here's an excellent rule of thumb...if your stripes are flat and have no sheen, do NOT put any wax on them!!!! If your stripes have a sheen on them throw a coat of wax or two on em!

2LTRS · 11-26-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Huggerorange73

I do the exact same thing......here's an excellent rule of thumb...if your stripes are flat and have no sheen, do NOT put any wax on them!!!! If your stripes have a sheen on them throw a coat of wax or two on em!

Bingo.. However there are a few good products for the matte finish stripes as well. Adams clear polish and brilliant glaze both look great on matte stripes.

gofast908z · 11-27-2010, 01:18 AM

I think someone needs to make a STICKY: How to care for your new 5th gen AND stripes!

This question is asked like what...2-3 times a week?

SILVER BULLITT · 11-27-2010, 03:16 AM

i use mothers on my flat black and they look amazing !

Mac the Knife · 11-27-2010, 03:35 AM

Zaino'd over my cgm stripes just like the paint and they look great. stay away from the edges of the stripes when claying tho.

2LTRS · 11-27-2010, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofast908z

I think someone needs to make a STICKY: How to care for your new 5th gen AND stripes!

This question is asked like what...2-3 times a week?

I couldn't agree more

TooCool5 · 11-29-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro Freak

I use Adam's Clear Polish and love it!! Keeps them looking NEW and best of all offers UV protection. I studied a lot on this before putting anything on my stripes, cause you can mess them up. But I stand by the Clear Polish!! Works Great everytime.

Polish only for me, wax is temporary and doesn't build layers.

Adam's Polishes · 11-29-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

Polish only for me, wax is temporary and doesn't build layers.

I think you might have that reversed... polish doesn't build up, but wax does and no product is permanent... doesn't matter what you're using - wax or sealant - the effects/protection have a finite life span.

11-26-2010, 09:17 PM	#1
s2dbaker Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 10	Waxing the Decal Stripes I just got my new Camaro last Tuesday evening and I plan to wax it this weekend. I have never owned a car with decal stripes. Are there any recommendations for the car's first coat of wax? Do I have to do something different with the decal stripes? Any waxy favorites? Want to wax poetic? Inquiring minds want to know.

11-26-2010, 10:09 PM	#4
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Before you wax, I recommend at least clay barring the car first. There are tons of threads on how to do this, so use the search. I'd recommend then polishing the car to remove imperfections that came from the dealer/factor (search "Junkman" on YouTube to find out how to do this properly). He's the most respected detailer on here and provides wonderful videos to show how to achieve shine and repair paint. The reason why you want to clay and polish first is to clean up the paint very well and then correct the small swirls and scratches that are inevitable on a new car. Just get it perfect before you seal it up with wax. On to the waxing- the wax you use is up to you. My favorite is Adam's Americana, but you would keep this AWAY from the stripes. What you would use on the stripes is Turtle Wax Ice, Adam's Clear polish, and I THINK I've heard Rejex works (but I'm not 100%) on the Rejex. __________________ [B]

11-26-2010, 10:13 PM	#5
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I wax my Cyber Grey Metallic stripes that were factory installed with Meguair's NXT 2.0 liquid wax. They look great! No problems at all. __________________

11-26-2010, 10:35 PM	#6
Camaro Freak Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT 334HP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,586	I use Adam's Clear Polish and love it!! Keeps them looking NEW and best of all offers UV protection. I studied a lot on this before putting anything on my stripes, cause you can mess them up. But I stand by the Clear Polish!! Works Great everytime. __________________

11-27-2010, 01:18 AM	#9
gofast908z Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 400	I think someone needs to make a STICKY: How to care for your new 5th gen AND stripes! This question is asked like what...2-3 times a week? __________________ Jeff 2008 Z06 - Heads/cam/intake/exhaust/tune 2005 Sierra STL ext cab -5.3L, Daily/Detail Rig

11-26-2010, 09:35 PM	#2
mulletman Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois trailer park Posts: 636	Do NOT wax the stripes! I have not tried Adam's clear polish on my stripes but others on this forum like the results. Keep the wax away from the edges of the stripes or white residue from most waxes will be hard to remove. Read this forum and you will learn a lot. Congrats on your new Camaro.

11-26-2010, 10:00 PM	#3
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	Use a wax that doesn't leave a white residue if you want them waxed. (ICE for example, it doesn't last as long though)

11-27-2010, 03:16 AM	#10
SILVER BULLITT Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS MONSTER Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 1,506 View My Garage	i use mothers on my flat black and they look amazing ! __________________ HP MONSTER' SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUILT, LMR CAI, CUSTOM GRIND CAM, CUSTOM BUILT CNC PORTED AND POLISHED HEADS, FAST 102MM INTAKE MANIFOLD,ARH LONG TUBES AND HIGH FLOW CATS, BIGGER INJECTORS, VALVES SPRINGS RETAINERS, MGW SHORT SHIFTER, EIBACH SPRINGS, FACTORY CHROMED WHEELS, BLACKED OUT EMBLEMS, BLACKED OUT ROOF,BLACKED OUT MARKERS, 3.5 INCH ELECTRONIC CUTOUTS, FLOWMASTERS, ZEX WET 150 SHOT, FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF =630 REAR WHEEL TORQUE ,AND 600 REAR WHEEL HORSEPOWER MY JOURNALhttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...02#post2023802 SOON TWIN TURBO SETUP

11-27-2010, 03:35 AM	#11
Mac the Knife Drives: 10 ss/rs 13 ram Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: on swing shift Posts: 105	Zaino'd over my cgm stripes just like the paint and they look great. stay away from the edges of the stripes when claying tho.

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