Waxing and decals

[Stallion]

Because I have a 25th Anniversary, I have the decals on her. And now I think I'm going to buy Meguiar's car wash and Gold Class wax for protection. I was just wondering how that wax would take to my decals on the Vette.

Would there be any problems? Or should I go ahead and get these two products? Anybody else here use Meguiar's?

Thanks!!

 

[78SilvAnniv]

I was just wondering how that wax would take to my decals on the Vette.

Do you mean the emblems? Re-assign a toothbrush to wax duty. The wax likes to stick around the emblems.

If you mean the stripes...I think a little wax will stick to the edges but I don't know of a way to safely remove the wax without removing the stripes. Detailing Dude?

When my 78 was painted, the stripes were painted on and then painted over with clear coat, so my surface is smooth with no edges between paint colors.

I use Mother's Carnauba Wax and Meguiar's Gold Class wash and shampoo. I like both products because I think they perform well.
Heidi

 

[RubyDropTop]

While I am not a Meguiar's fan, I have noticed on other detailing sites that many feel that Meguiar's Gold Class wax does contain some cleaners. Translation: it has abrasives and you cannot layer it.

If you want a Meguiar's wax that is abasive free and can be layered, purchase their #26 yellow wax. I have seen it offered at AutoZone.

Personally, I feel there are better, easier to work with waxes out there. One that comes to mind right away is S100. It is a German "pure" carnauba wax that produces great results (keep in mind that for any wax to be effective, you must prep the surface properly). It is extremely easy to use - simply apply and buff. You do not allow it to dry, and there is no wax "dust". It goes on and off like butter and does not turn trim white.

If you have a Harley-Davidson dealership in your area, you should be able to purchase it there. Typically, it will sell for $15.00 per jar. A step above the Meguiar's that you are considering.

 

[Stallion]

Hmm...I don't know if I have a Harley-Davidson shop around here, is there anywhere else I can get it? Maybe order it online or something? That sounds good. I don't want the white are the decals.

 

[Last Ride]

Re: Re: Waxing and decals

When my 78 was painted, the stripes were painted on and then painted over with clear coat, so my surface is smooth with no edges between paint colors.

I use Mother's Carnauba Wax and Meguiar's Gold Class wash and shampoo. I like both products because I think they perform well.
Heidi

Heidi--
Where did you get the specs to paint the decals on? Did you just measure the decals before you removed them or what? I want to paint my stripes on when I get around to repianting the car, and I would love to hear from someone that has been there before!

 

[RubyDropTop]

Try here: www.properautocare.com

Hmm...I don't know if I have a Harley-Davidson shop around here, is there anywhere else I can get it? Maybe order it online or something? That sounds good. I don't want the white are the decals.

 

[78SilvAnniv]

Re: Re: Re: Waxing and decals

Heidi--
Where did you get the specs to paint the decals on? Did you just measure the decals before you removed them or what?

Well, I have the 1978 Assembly Manual with the pages about the SA two tone paint with measurements and guidelines for application. I also took several photos of key areas for reference that the paint shop could use. They also saw the 78 several times before it was painted so they knew the overall paint scheme.

I am most impressed with how having the SA scheme painted on, there are no ridges to catch anything between differing paint colors and the points on all of my stripes (hood and all four fender bulges) are so sharp they look like they can split a hair!

They began by painting the entire body light silver and then masking the areas needing to remain silver and painting the darker silver/grey with several coats of clear over everything for protection.
Heidi

 

[95ZR1#418]

For detailing around emblems I go buy a bay of cheap 1'' paint brushes and them cut them at shorter lengths for increased stiffness. Then you have a selection to work or dust with.

 

[corvettecrazy]

after copletely maguiaring the vette, I would NOT reccomend Gold Class wax for protection in my case it was tough to remove( could have been weather related) it also does not contain carnauba oils which are supposed to be good.

I love the wash.

 

[Stallion]

So what would you use after you wash the Vette for protection? Wouldn't you use some wax or polymer for UV protection and just general protection? I was thinking S100. Any ideas?

 

[78SilvAnniv]

I've been very happy with Mother's Carnauba Wax...but now I want S100!

I liked the Carnauba because it went on and came off easy, smelled good and lasts for a great long time. I usually judge when to wax when the water does not bead up anymore. With the Carnauba I have not had that happen between waxings of about 4-6 months.
H

 

[Stallion]

That's the kind of effect I'm looking for, Heidi. So I think I'm going to go Meguiar's wash and then S100. But who knows, I can't seem to make up my mind over this.

 

[corvettecrazy]

the Gold Class wax is a polymer protection wax

I would not use it again but instead try another Carnauba wax such as mothers or meguiars Carnauba wax just to try them

BTW is S100 a wax???

 

[Stallion]

S100 a wax? I'm not sure. I think it's a protectant though. What it's referred to, I don't know. Anybody know if it's a wax?

 

[78SilvAnniv]

Personally, I feel there are better, easier to work with waxes out there.
One that comes to mind right away is S100. It is a German "pure" carnauba wax that produces great results...
Typically, it will sell for $15.00 per jar.

 

[Stallion]

Yup, it's a wax alright!! Thanks, Heidi.