Best polish & wax for silver paint. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scarinjo · 03-18-2014, 10:47 PM

Best recommendations for wax or sealant for my silver Camaro.

JTruck · 03-19-2014, 12:29 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418

Adam's Polishes · 03-19-2014, 09:33 AM

Is it a daily driver, or a fair-weather toy? That's the first question to answer to decide weather a sealant or a wax is best for you.

Sealants are well-suited for a daily driver since their prime directive is longevity, and a wax is usually better for something that isn't daily-driven since they can offer slightly better looks, but will sacrifice some protection when compared to a sealant.

If you want the best of both worlds, then go with both.

KBsSS · 03-19-2014, 03:45 PM

Nick knows his stuff. He has answered my questions on what to use and how to get my SS up to speed.

jshaf · 03-19-2014, 05:37 PM

had a silver 1LT before my SS, Silver is pretty fool proof, just keep the surface clean with regular two bucket washes, maybe hit it once a year with a mild polish, seal and enjoy. during the summer months I used Meguiars mirror glaze #26 yellow wax about every 4 weeks with great results. with silver you just need to do basic maintenance on a regular schedule and you should be fine. it is one of the most forgiving colors you can have!

Angelo@Autopia · 03-19-2014, 06:13 PM

I would wash and clay the car before doing anything in the terms of polishing first. For a fairly new ride I recommend going with Meg's 205 with a Tangerine Ultra Polishing Foam 5.5 x 7/8 inch Pad to remove any fine swirls you may encounter on the paint or use BLACKFIRE SRC Finishing Polish with a Tangerine Pad. Follow with BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection for an intense shine and protection your paint needs.

Todd@Autopia · 03-20-2014, 07:04 AM

BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond on silver, hand's down.

IF you are polishing via machine, start with BLACKFIRE SRC Finishing Polish, if you are polishing via hand, try BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish first.

03-18-2014, 10:47 PM	#1
scarinjo Drives: 2011 Silver 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA Posts: 10	Best polish & wax for silver paint. Best recommendations for wax or sealant for my silver Camaro.

03-19-2014, 03:45 PM	#4
KBsSS Drives: 2013 Corvette 2LT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West of the Burgh.. Posts: 480	Nick knows his stuff. He has answered my questions on what to use and how to get my SS up to speed. __________________

03-19-2014, 05:37 PM	#5
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	had a silver 1LT before my SS, Silver is pretty fool proof, just keep the surface clean with regular two bucket washes, maybe hit it once a year with a mild polish, seal and enjoy. during the summer months I used Meguiars mirror glaze #26 yellow wax about every 4 weeks with great results. with silver you just need to do basic maintenance on a regular schedule and you should be fine. it is one of the most forgiving colors you can have! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

03-19-2014, 12:29 AM	#2
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418 __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

03-19-2014, 09:33 AM	#3
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Is it a daily driver, or a fair-weather toy? That's the first question to answer to decide weather a sealant or a wax is best for you. Sealants are well-suited for a daily driver since their prime directive is longevity, and a wax is usually better for something that isn't daily-driven since they can offer slightly better looks, but will sacrifice some protection when compared to a sealant. If you want the best of both worlds, then go with both.

03-19-2014, 06:13 PM	#6
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	I would wash and clay the car before doing anything in the terms of polishing first. For a fairly new ride I recommend going with Meg's 205 with a Tangerine Ultra Polishing Foam 5.5 x 7/8 inch Pad to remove any fine swirls you may encounter on the paint or use BLACKFIRE SRC Finishing Polish with a Tangerine Pad. Follow with BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection for an intense shine and protection your paint needs.

03-20-2014, 07:04 AM	#7
Todd@Autopia Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL Posts: 1,161	BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond on silver, hand's down. IF you are polishing via machine, start with BLACKFIRE SRC Finishing Polish, if you are polishing via hand, try BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish first.