Wax for Lacquer

[Greg Davis]

I currently own a recently restored 1957 Corvette, Cascade Green with Shoreline Beige coves and interior. I would like to put a coat of wax on the buffed portions of the car, but find only wax advertised for clear coat, which I do not want to use. The car is driven infrequently, and is garaged and covered. Any suggestions for wax (Brand Name) for a car painted in lacquer?

Thanks, Greg #37915

[Mike M.]

Re: Wax for Lacquer

Vista my favorite but its a pain to apply and wipe. maguire's yellow wax goes on and off easy. both ok for laquer without clear top coat. mike

[Michael K.]

Re: Wax for Lacquer

The lacquer on my 57 has only had 3M Imperial Hand Glaze (p/n 051131-05990) used on it for the last 20 years. It does not contain any silicone or wax. It will remove the fine scratches and leave a beautiful finish and shine. No need to apply a wax. Everyone comments that the paint still looks like new.

[Grant M.]

Re: Wax for Lacquer

The same is true for Meguiar's No. 7 Glaze; no wax/no silicone, but also no protection.

[Jack U.]

Protection for Lacquer

Go with the Zaino Show Car Polish system. You won't be sorry.

In particular, Zaino Z-3 for non-clear coat. The difference between it and the
Z-2 (for clear coat) is an additiive to keep lacquer from oxidizing.

It's not a wax but you will get much longer protection than wax. ALSO NO silicone, NO abrasives and 99% optically clear. One coat will last you 1 year on your garage queen.

Nobody knows more about paint and paint protection than Sal Zaino.

[Wayne K.]

Re: Wax for Lacquer

Greg,

Grant is right. Polish and glaze make the paint look good but do not offer protection from the elements. You need a finish coat of wax. Here is a website that can help educate you on cleaning/polishing/protecting paint.

Wayne

http://www.carcareonline.com

[Richard S.]

Re: Wax for Lacquer

Nothing but "Liquid Glass" has ever touched my 66. It was painted with laquer 12 years ago...has 75,000 fun driven, sun baked miles...and still looks perfect.

[Greg Davis]

Re: Wax for Lacquer

Thanks to all that responded, I appreciate the information and will look into each suggestion. I hope I was not misunderstood, the car is driven infrequently because I just relocated to South Carolina, and frankly haven't had the chance to get the "new" old Vette out on the road. That will change in the near future. Thanks Again...Greg

[Randy G.]

Re: Wax for Lacquer

My wife loves Cascade Green 1957's! Any chance you could post a picture it or email one?

Here's "Hers":