Wax over Stripes or not ??

Turtle Wax Ice is all I've been using on my '69 GTS (Which has black vinyl stripes) and all my new cars for at least 5 years. I've tried almost everything else over the last 50 years and Ice is all I'll ever use now. It lasts almost forever. I've been using the Ice paste on the sheetmetal, and the Ice liquid on the small detail parts. I do my cars by hand. It does need to dry a while, and you'll have to buff it twice with clean microfiber towels each time. Maybe it's no good for use with machines, and that's why "pros" don't like it? Or maybe it's no good on enamel, or on single-stage paints? I don't know, because everything I've ever used Ice on was clearcoated. Also, there is no white residue, and it did not ruin my black stripes, black trim, black bumper guard rubber, or black rubber seals.

I think we have a misunderstanding; I was only comparing spray wax to spray wax. I didn't know you were using the paste and liquid waxes. Those definitely would offer more protection and durability. Comparing those to a spray wax wouldn't be a fair comparison, they blow the spray wax out of the water. As for the trim staining, I'd agree with you here. I've had old style turtle wax leave stains on my trim but no problems with Ice. My favorite part is the smell though, the stuff smells wicked good.