Rodders Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Hi Ladies and Gents, I see on some of the other forums such as the Boss 302 a lot of topics regarding cleaning and waxing or not waxing the stripes, but the stripes on the Boss 302 are a different type than the Shelby as far as I can tell. Have looked over this GT500 forum and didn't see a lot on the topic. Have any of you appearance experts have any recommendations or product names to share, or any (bad) lessons learned for the rest of us to avoid. One question is should you or should you not wax these strips? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 I think the answer to your question depends on whether you have matte or gloss stripes. (Gloss ones can be waxed, but matte ones shouldn't.) I use Adam's products to detail my car, and have found their SVRT to do an excellent job on my matte stripes. There's good advice and a great video (albeit product-specific) on the process available here. Others have reported good results using 303 Aerospace Protectant on their stripes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky GT500 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I use Turtle Wax Ice detail spray,,,no issues on my stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSX4833 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 No problem with Chemical Guys Pro Seal (applied with a D/A orbital) on my gloss white stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Personally I would never wax stripes since wax has some abrasive qualities and/or can build up, especially on the stripe edges. I have used only a vinyl protectant such as the 303 mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I always waxed over my stripes and never had one issue even the matte black ones that were on my 03 MACH 1 as a matter of fact it helped keep the stripes protected if any dirt that fell on them especially bird droppings which can be damage matte finished stripes pretty quick if you don't see it right away..sealer waxes don't have abrasives in them or at least not enough to make a difference..I use Wolfgang and Pinnacle products but in IMO all the new top waxes and polishes are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJinLV Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 On my gloss stripes as well as the rest of the car, I used Klasse paint sealant, then Pinnacle carnauba wax. I detail with Finish Kare 425...no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slvrbullet Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 No issues waxing my matte black strips with Zaino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 I think the answer to your question depends on whether you have matte or gloss stripes. (Gloss ones can be waxed, but matte ones shouldn't.) I use Adam's products to detail my car, and have found their SVRT to do an excellent job on my matte stripes. There's good advice and a great video (albeit product-specific) on the process available here. Others have reported good results using 303 Aerospace Protectant on their strips too. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Personally I would never wax stripes since wax has some abrasive qualities and/or can build up, especially on the stripe edges. I have used only a vinyl protectant such as the 303 mentioned above. Good wax does not contain any abrasives. Nor yellows using multiple coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Good wax does not contain any abrasives. Nor yellows using multiple coats. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Harman Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I use Turtle Wax Ice detail spray,,,no issues on my stripes. I use it too, no streaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 i've been a zaino guy for my Vette but recently tried the Adams products based on reccomendations from the forum. VERY impressed, great stuff and the polishes and waxes don't leave the powdery residue Zaino did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 i've been a zaino guy for my Vette but recently tried the Adams products based on reccomendations from the forum. VERY impressed, great stuff and the polishes and waxes don't leave the powdery residue Zaino did. You're not the first Zaino convert... They call me Mr. Adams! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Marshall Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 +1 for Adam's products. I used Brilliant Glaze than follow up with Americana Wax on the entire car. I have gloss stripes but as Norton pointed out, SVRT would work great for Matte stripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal_driver Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Zaino over white. No issus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_quik_pony Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Just make sure the product contains no petroleum distillates! My company had a vendor fair here a few months ago, and I was able to meet a chemist from Bridgestone. She over-emphasized the fact that protectants containing petroleum distillates speed up the destruction of rubber and vinyl products...especially tires. They had a model showing the effects on rubber exposed to sunlight, with and without products like Armor-All. It didnt look good! Aerospace 303 is a great product, and contains no silicone oils or petroleum distillates. It leaves a nice matte finish, which I prefer over seeing the dash reflect in the windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra99 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Just make sure the product contains no petroleum distillates! My company had a vendor fair here a few months ago, and I was able to meet a chemist from Bridgestone. She over-emphasized the fact that protectants containing petroleum distillates speed up the destruction of rubber and vinyl products...especially tires. They had a model showing the effects on rubber exposed to sunlight, with and without products like Armor-All. It didnt look good! Aerospace 303 is a great product, and contains no silicone oils or petroleum distillates. It leaves a nice matte finish, which I prefer over seeing the dash reflect in the windshield. Yep silicone is BAD Do not use Armor All products Dries out rubber and vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTracer14 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 On my gloss stripes as well as the rest of the car, I used Klasse paint sealant, then Pinnacle carnauba wax. I detail with Finish Kare 425...no issues. Hey! That's my car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTracer14 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Yep silicone is BAD Do not use Armor All products Dries out rubber and vinyl. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I use Turtle Wax Ice polish (liquid and paste) on my Shelby GT vinyl stripes. It made cleaning them easy, all but blocked water spots, and kept them from fading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Competition Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I use surf city quick wax on my matte black stripes when I wax the car and have no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1968 Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 How about the Mequires 26. Will that screw up my matte black stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICOOLUM Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I use Chemical Guys products also. Their Meticulous Matte detail spray is awesome for matte vinyl and matte paint. I used to buy nothing but Adams until I found out CG makes most of their products for them. Why pay the middleman when you can get it direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I used to buy nothing but Adams until I found out CG makes most of their products for them. This is on often-repeated claim about which I've asked for proof many times. I have yet to receive it. Can you point me to anything that substantiates the claim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm a liquid glass guy. It's a sealant not a wax does great over micro scratches. Covers them right up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm a liquid glass guy. It's a sealant not a wax does great over micro scratches. Covers them right up All of the "spray detailers" and "no residue waxes" (e.g., Turtle Wax Ice) are really polishes or sealants, not a real wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 I have a black stsv. That had massive micro scratches. Didn't have enough clear to buff it out tried liquid glass and they all disappeared.so been using it on Shelby as well. Easy to put put on and shines nice. Picking a cleaner polish et al is a religious eexperience I know I've had show cars for years but this works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roush GR40 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 First wax done on my '14 DIB w/ white stripe GT500 this weekend. Used a high quality Meguair's and did the entire car...gloss white stripes and all. Came out beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I've been using Adam's products on my Shelby since I bought it based on recommendations from this forum and have loved them. a friend at work told me about wolfgang polish/sealant. I tried it on my Audi a few weeks ago and after 3 weeks and 2 massive rain storms, it still looks good. I used it on the Shelby this weekend and it looked amazing, very impressed with it. I found it on autogeek. http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-uber-all-in-one.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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