Dennis70Mach Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 We just had to put a new set of hood stripes on our 08 red with black stripes GT 500 and the other stripes look a little glossier, almost like they had wax or polish on them. I could have sworn that I saw a thread somewhere discussing whether it's safe or a good idea to wax the factory stripes. I keep thinking that someone said the original factory stripes have clear coat on them, therefore, it's safe to wax them just like you would clear coat paint. Has anybody waxed their factory stripes? Did it do any harm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I have yet to wax my stripes. I just avoid them when waxing the SGT. The company that warranted my factory stripes suggested I use a polish made for vinyl and plastic. Here is what he gave me and what I've used with good results in the Arizona heat. Interested to hear if others have waxed their stripes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 i waxed my black gt500 with wolfgang fuzion wax even the stripes that wax works great. here are some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeet Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I don’t wax the hood stripes, I use detailer on them. When I do the hood, top and back stripes I use Ice detailer. After I spray the stripes I wipe them in the direction of the stripe, not in a circular motion. Then I take a dry micro fiber and wipe off the excess detailer in the same way. They have a nice shine and no scratches. I haven’t had any problems. I read in other posts about this topic to treat the stripes as you would the finish on the car, so I guess that means that people do wax them. BTW, my hood stripes are new, put on last October due to scratches that were on them when I bought the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twicebitten Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 this wax is a uv protectant also here is the link http://www.autogeek....ax-special.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissa809 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I have a vert with only the side stripes and I wax them like I wax the rest of the car. No damage and they look good. I'm not sure about the OEM stripes being clear-coated, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalkid Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes you can wax/polish your stripes just like the rest of the car, unless you have matte stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Yes you can wax/polish your stripes just like the rest of the car, unless you have matte stripes. I wax my stripes all the time. only thing to be careful about, especialy if you are using a paste type of wax, is to stay away from the stripe edges.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I use Turtle Wax Ice on my cars. My stripes look like they did when new. Ice doesn't leave any residue so can be used on all plastic parts (like the back of the rear view mirrors). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiph Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 On the two questions: - Do the factory stripes come with clearcoat on them from the factory? Nope. Let's just say pretty obvious they were not as my ride came with white stripes and I changed to red after-market. - Any problems waxing the stripes? Nope. Lots of folks here wax them with all sorts of different products. For me, it's Zaino hands down. Check out that Zaino shine. Wax with pride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmitcgell Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Wax my red with white all the time, looks good and no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Wax my SS matte black stripes regularly without any issues at all. Just use a good wax with a good UV index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsarkis Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I use ICE polish w/ zero complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 I don’t wax the hood stripes, I use detailer on them. When I do the hood, top and back stripes I use Ice detailer. After I spray the stripes I wipe them in the direction of the stripe, not in a circular motion. Then I take a dry micro fiber and wipe off the excess detailer in the same way. They have a nice shine and no scratches. I haven’t had any problems. I read in other posts about this topic to treat the stripes as you would the finish on the car, so I guess that means that people do wax them. BTW, my hood stripes are new, put on last October due to scratches that were on them when I bought the car. I have Vista Blue stripes, and have not waxed them yet. However, SKEET is right, when I am drying the car with the chamois, I ALWAYS drag the lenghth of the stripe...NEVER in a circular motion, and my stripes look great! I have heard from many people over the years, and body shop guys, that this product called "ICE" is the best for vinyl. Also works for the lower rockers on the 500, and all the rest of the matte black grainy trim! Frankly, I'm waiting as long as I posibbly can without waxing mine. I'm a little chicken?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 Also waxed my stripes. Looks great w/o any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 I've never seen anything in the owners manual about the 500 stripes. But I'm pretty sure that it states not to wax the SGT stripes in the manual from Shelby. Maybe because Ford and Shelby used different vendors? I've never waxed them on either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 I've never seen anything in the owners manual about the 500 stripes. But I'm pretty sure that it states not to wax the SGT stripes in the manual from Shelby. Maybe because Ford and Shelby used different vendors? I've never waxed them on either one. They did....hence the SGT stripe failures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleoc Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 I use ICE polish w/ zero complaints. Ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 They did....hence the SGT stripe failures! Check. Hers are getting replaced as I type. It's suppose to be completed next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 This question comes up often on the forum and my answer is always.... 303 Protectant I have never waxed mine, and after 3 years my stripes look as good or better than the day I bought the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtmattUT Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 I would advise not to use any wax that has any cleaner component to it on your stripes as it may slowly break down the vinyl finish, if you are using pure carnuba I'm sure your just fine. If you are waxing them and the there is any kind of color coming off on the applicator it's not a good sign. After about 2 years my stripes started to show sun spots and some discoloration from sitting in 100 degree heat and I noticed when i was waxing them some color was coming off on the pad . I had them replaced this spring and they are gorgeous again, not sure if it was defective vinyl or the wax but from now on I only use 100% pure carnuba and blue tape off the stripes out of paranoia. I was told to use the Plexus spray as well for plastics and vinyl, which I had two cans from the clear bra installers, works great for shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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