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Old May 15, 2016 | 08:49 AM
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What is the best wax to use on new stingray white car Thanks
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What is the best wax to use on new stingray white car Thanks
White is a very hard color to get the gloss to really stand out. I find that using a coating (like Wolfgang Uber) is a notable choice. If you prefer a wax, Pinnacle Souveran Liquid Wax is gorgeous on white.

Please note, no wax, sealant, or coating can do its best without first prepping paint. So also consider the steps needed, like polishing or cleaning paint, to see the best results.

PM me if you need additional help and hints. Autogeek, which to whom I represent, offers many great products to help you. Best part ...they are also a South Florida based company in Stuart. We offer detailing classes and other options as wanted to keep your new stingray looking good and envy of the neighborhood.

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Cleaner waxes work well on white. I have had good luck eith Autoglym HD wax on white as well
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Don't forget to clay, even though it's a new car 9 times out of 10 it needs clayed.
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Ordered autogeek wax should get it today
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Cannot wait to hear your thoughts ... please let me know if you need additional hints, helps or such.
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C-Magic and Lemon Pledge. I no longer have my C5, but that combination worked well for me at car shows for many years.

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Wolfgang coating the day it came out. (coating job is 6+ months old) Paint is pear white, not bright white.


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Natty's liquid blue wax






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Originally Posted by Killrwheels@Autogeek
Cannot wait to hear your thoughts ... please let me know if you need additional hints, helps or such.
THANK YOU
wAXED MY WHITE VETTE WITH AUTOGEEK WAX AND IT LOOKS GREAT NEXT TIME GOING TO TRY USEING MACHINE
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Would love to see pics when possible ....and I too prefer hand waxing.
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Originally Posted by Killrwheels@Autogeek
White is a very hard color to get the gloss to really stand out. I find that using a coating (like Wolfgang Uber) is a notable choice. If you prefer a wax, Pinnacle Souveran Liquid Wax is gorgeous on white.

Please note, no wax, sealant, or coating can do its best without first prepping paint. So also consider the steps needed, like polishing or cleaning paint, to see the best results.

PM me if you need additional help and hints. Autogeek, which to whom I represent, offers many great products to help you. Best part ...they are also a South Florida based company in Stuart. We offer detailing classes and other options as wanted to keep your new stingray looking good and envy of the neighborhood.

www.autogeek.com
I recently used Wolfgang 3.0 sealer and Pinnacle Souveran paste wax on an Arctic White C-6 after an intensive correction process and it turned out flawless.The correction is the key to any shine.
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Just did 2016 white Z51 with Pinnacle Souveran Liquid after minimal paint correction shine is amazing. Best product I have used on white, Works better on white than the Pinnacle Souveran Paste wax. But nothing beats Pinnacle Souveran Paste wax on Black. Also waxed our black 2016 Z06 last weekend after claying and polishing it looks like a pool of black.
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Not a wax but 22ple Pro Glass sealant is amazing. Again, a perfect paint correction is necessary.

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