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Brian52682 · 10-05-2011, 01:57 PM

So I am going to wax my car for the first time tonight since I've owned it and have heard time and time again not to get it close to the Vinyl Stripes. If you get some on and wipe it off is that good or do you not need to get wax close to the vinyl stripes?

SlingShot · 10-05-2011, 02:36 PM

If you have the factory flat black, try to avoid them as much as possible. Mine are the factory gloss black, and they aren't so bad to clean the wax off of. I normally just use detail spray on the stripes.

Gator6977 · 10-05-2011, 02:42 PM

I wax mine every time. They're after market flat black and end up with a slight shine that's only visible up close.

Russell James · 10-05-2011, 02:48 PM

Stay away from the stripe edges. Two problems if you do. On the flat black stripes, wax can muck them up. On all stripes, rubbing wax against the edges can cause problems with the edges lifting.

The only thing stripes need is to be washed with car wash soap. I keep wax at least an inch or so back to avoid rubbing the edge.

Brian52682 · 10-05-2011, 03:08 PM

Thanks so much for the advice, I do have some TurtleWax Ice detail "wax" that is safe for the vinyl stripes and I'll use that. I will use my Mequiars wax for the rest of my car.

copper3000 · 10-05-2011, 05:44 PM

I use Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 and my stripes look great. There isn't any white residue and I can wax everything. It also helps repel dust!

The Stig · 10-05-2011, 06:10 PM

The video is from this thread Caring for Factory Camaro Stripes

Adam's Polishes · 10-05-2011, 07:03 PM

If they're gloss you can wax them, no problems.

If they're matte then no... don't get any wax on them. Mask them off with painters tape if you need to wax close to them.

newagemuscle · 10-05-2011, 07:19 PM

Use Turtle Wax Ice on the matte stripes. It will makes them look awesome.

ZuluKilla8 · 10-05-2011, 07:26 PM

Matte black I use Pledge spray ;-)

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Bonanza7 · 10-05-2011, 09:27 PM

Yep. Turtle Wax Ice. Works great on the stripes

Camaro54 · 10-05-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Yep. Turtle Wax Ice. Works great on the stripes

SAME HERE. NO WORRIES.

NoSloSS · 10-06-2011, 02:38 AM

So has anyone used wax on the Dinoc Carbon fiber wrap?? Planning on replacing my stripes with the hexis material (Same as Dinoc, but better for auto use) soon and wanted to know how it turns out or if you need to keep away from them with wax.

cwahl · 10-06-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copper3000

I use Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 and my stripes look great. There isn't any white residue and I can wax everything. It also helps repel dust!

Dust in AZ SUCKS!!!

10-05-2011, 01:57 PM	#1
Brian52682 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 223	Wax & Vinyl Stripes So I am going to wax my car for the first time tonight since I've owned it and have heard time and time again not to get it close to the Vinyl Stripes. If you get some on and wipe it off is that good or do you not need to get wax close to the vinyl stripes?

10-05-2011, 02:36 PM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	If you have the factory flat black, try to avoid them as much as possible. Mine are the factory gloss black, and they aren't so bad to clean the wax off of. I normally just use detail spray on the stripes. __________________

10-05-2011, 05:44 PM	#6
copper3000 Troy Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,405 View My Garage	I use Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 and my stripes look great. There isn't any white residue and I can wax everything. It also helps repel dust! __________________

10-05-2011, 07:19 PM	#9
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	Use Turtle Wax Ice on the matte stripes. It will makes them look awesome. __________________

10-05-2011, 07:26 PM	#10
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	Matte black I use Pledge spray ;-) Sent from my iPhizzzone using Tapatalk __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

10-05-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	I wax mine every time. They're after market flat black and end up with a slight shine that's only visible up close.

10-05-2011, 02:48 PM	#4
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Stay away from the stripe edges. Two problems if you do. On the flat black stripes, wax can muck them up. On all stripes, rubbing wax against the edges can cause problems with the edges lifting. The only thing stripes need is to be washed with car wash soap. I keep wax at least an inch or so back to avoid rubbing the edge.

10-05-2011, 03:08 PM	#5
Brian52682 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 223	Thanks so much for the advice, I do have some TurtleWax Ice detail "wax" that is safe for the vinyl stripes and I'll use that. I will use my Mequiars wax for the rest of my car.

10-05-2011, 07:03 PM	#8
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	If they're gloss you can wax them, no problems. If they're matte then no... don't get any wax on them. Mask them off with painters tape if you need to wax close to them.

10-05-2011, 09:27 PM	#11
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Yep. Turtle Wax Ice. Works great on the stripes

10-06-2011, 02:38 AM	#13
NoSloSS BUMBLWHO Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 275 View My Garage	So has anyone used wax on the Dinoc Carbon fiber wrap?? Planning on replacing my stripes with the hexis material (Same as Dinoc, but better for auto use) soon and wanted to know how it turns out or if you need to keep away from them with wax.

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