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QuiksilverHg · 08-10-2011, 04:01 PM

This is the first car that I've actually liked enough to bother waxing. Done it once already and want to give it another coat once the weather looks like it will be dry for a few days and I have time.

I was just wondering, with the vinyl racing stripes should you wax over the top of those or just leave the wax off of them? I waxed it the first time, but am wondering if that was the right move or not. I'm sure it won't hurt them, but wondering if anyone else has any insight.

Thanks.

Any other waxing tips?

The Stig · 08-10-2011, 04:09 PM

there is a video that Dylan@Adamspolishes.com made about how to care for the stripes. Its on here somewhere, but I believe he recommends not waxing them.

Mark's SS · 08-10-2011, 06:31 PM

Here is the link. You should find what you are looking for here.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=wax+stripes

Good luck!

Supercharged SS · 08-10-2011, 06:38 PM

Unless you like faded stripes keep regular wax off of them. Maybe the detail gurus have something. I have a vinyl care spray that I use that protects as well.

doctorgpharmd · 08-13-2011, 08:18 PM

I use Armor All on my vinyl, I highly recommend it. Keeps it flexible, black and shiny. Put on with a sponge in lenthwise passes, and do not wipe off. It will dry to a deep black shine.

remdds · 08-14-2011, 01:50 AM

Most vinyl manufacturers recommend not waxing. The petroleum solvents in the wax soften the adhesive and can promote peal off. The wax is not the problem, its the solvent.

Edscapade · 08-14-2011, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the question op! Dylan is very helpful on how to keep our cars picture perfect.

08-10-2011, 04:01 PM	#1
QuiksilverHg Drives: 2SS, RS Package, Imperial Blue Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 41	Wax the Vinyl? This is the first car that I've actually liked enough to bother waxing. Done it once already and want to give it another coat once the weather looks like it will be dry for a few days and I have time. I was just wondering, with the vinyl racing stripes should you wax over the top of those or just leave the wax off of them? I waxed it the first time, but am wondering if that was the right move or not. I'm sure it won't hurt them, but wondering if anyone else has any insight. Thanks. Any other waxing tips?

08-10-2011, 04:09 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	there is a video that Dylan@Adamspolishes.com made about how to care for the stripes. Its on here somewhere, but I believe he recommends not waxing them. __________________

08-10-2011, 06:31 PM	#3
Mark's SS Drives: 17 Silverado 2500HD LTZ 4x4 Duramax Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 354	Waxing Stripes Here is the link. You should find what you are looking for here. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=wax+stripes Good luck!

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remdds Floss 'em if you got 'em! Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 CGM Join Date: May 2011 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 177	Most vinyl manufacturers recommend not waxing. The petroleum solvents in the wax soften the adhesive and can promote peal off. The wax is not the problem, its the solvent.

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