Is it ok to wax brand new paint?
10-05-2002
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Is it ok to wax brand new paint?
I just got my Sedan OEM Front Lip re-painted and I was wondering if it is safe to wax it now?
or should I wait?
or should I wait?
10-08-2002
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[hr]Originally posted by: WTFBjTCH
I just got my Sedan OEM Front Lip re-painted and I was wondering if it is safe to wax it now?
or should I wait?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: WTFBjTCH
I just got my Sedan OEM Front Lip re-painted and I was wondering if it is safe to wax it now?
or should I wait?[hr]
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Rep Power: 372 When I got my bumper painted I asked the guy the same thing, and he said i could wax right away...
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[hr]Originally posted by: civicdude
When I got my bumper painted I asked the guy the same thing, and he said i could wax right away...[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: civicdude
When I got my bumper painted I asked the guy the same thing, and he said i could wax right away...[hr]
10-13-2002
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Rep Power: 0 depends on how thick the paint is, how much thinner was added to the paint, temperature, etc etc. if you dont really know how thick the paint is or how thin the paint was mixed, and the painter doesnt know, then you should wait at least a month. is there a clear coat on this new paint? if so might wanna wait 2 months.
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Rep Power: 0 Ok Now I am very confused
one says you can wax it if its dried useing the oven
another says that you have to wait at least a 1 month
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one says you can wax it if its dried useing the oven
another says that you have to wait at least a 1 month
im confused[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 had the side of my car repainted and i asked the Honda Bodyshop(the ones that painted it) how long before i could wax it and put on my front end cover, he said 6-8 weeks. even modern paint still has to cure. i havent heard of anyone oven drying the paint, except for powder coat, but thats not the paint on the car.
6-8 WEEKS!
you wont do any damage in 2 months as far as oxidation goes, so why rush it.
6-8 WEEKS!
you wont do any damage in 2 months as far as oxidation goes, so why rush it.
10-31-2002
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Rep Power: 0 I'm waiting 2 months just to play it safe. I had a bunch of stuff (driver's door, front bumper) replaced and painted after my Civic got sideswiped. The autobody shop owner said to wait 1 month. I'd rather wait one extra month more just in case.
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