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01-07-2007, 02:23 PM
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Waxing or sealing a new paint job?
I remember reading somewhere that it is not a good idea to wax over a brand new paint job. Something about the paint having to outgas or cure, or something.
Anyone else heard that? And if so, how soon is TOO soon?
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01-07-2007, 03:15 PM
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Look at the build date on the drivers door, i would think three months or so should do.
Chas
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01-07-2007, 03:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHASZ51
Look at the build date on the drivers door, i would think three months or so should do.
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01-07-2007, 03:59 PM
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Wassup!!!
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Me too..
Something about having to cure or whatever...
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01-07-2007, 04:10 PM
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Well, the build date on Connie's C6 is 10/06. So I guess it is too soon for that. I also did the "hand in the plastic sandwich bag" trick and it definitely needs to be claybarred as well. Guess I'll give it another month before tackling that.
Well the days will be a little bit longer by then as well, so I can wait.
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01-07-2007, 04:23 PM
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Your C6 is a baby, mine was made OCT 05. Hope i dont have that flying roof prob.
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01-07-2007, 11:07 PM
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Poorboy's Professional Polish
Professional Polish is the best and most versitile polish available. It is an awesome Paint/Clearcoat cleaner, Metal polish, and super on Glass, Plastic, Headlight Covers, and Plexiglass. Professional Polish is body shop safe and contains no Wax or Silicones. It's perfect as the final preparation before application of a wax or sealant.
http://www.poorboysworld.com/professional-polish.htm
* NO WAX
* NO SILICONE
* NO UV PROTECTANT
* BODY SHOP SAFE
* FOR ULTIMATE CLEARCOATS
* DESIGNED FOR PERFECTIONISTS, PROFESSIONAL DETAILERS, BODY SHOPS
* PERFECT FOR: ANTIQUES, CLASSICS, SHOW VEHICLES,TRUCKS, STREET RODS, MOTORCYCLES, MUSCLE CARS, RACE CARS AND BOATS!
* METALS
* CHROME
* PLASTIC
Rich, you can use the above polish and claybar your car now w/o hurting the paint/clearcoat........Tom
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01-08-2007, 06:42 AM
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I also did the "hand in the plastic sandwich bag" trick and it definitely needs to be claybarred as well.
Forgive my ignorance. What is the hand in the bag trick?
Mike
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01-08-2007, 08:17 AM
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it's a little trick from Adams Polishes, you put your hand in a sandwich bag and and go over your cars finish, if it feels rough, clay bar. It works on the glass as well.
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01-08-2007, 12:14 PM
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Yeah, the plastic bag allows you to feel the roughness on the surface much better than you can do with your bare hand. The thinner the plastic the better for this. When you feel the surface, you won't believe it can possibly be that rough yet still look as shiny as it does. That's why the claybar does wonders. That roughness that gets removed DOES make a difference in the shine!
The procedure is to remove all wax an polish first by giving the car a good washing with Dawn dish washing detergent or something else designed to remove the old wax from the surface. Then using a detail spray (this seems to work better than diluted car washing solution) as a lubricant for the clay bar, gently rub it over the surfaces of the car, doing small areas at a time. Check your progress by feeling the surface areas you have done compared to the ones yet to be worked on.
Once finished, rinse off and dry the car. Apply a polish if needed to buff out any swirl marks you may have, then apply wax or other coating of your choice.
Then stand back and observe your handiwork!
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