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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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How long should I wait before I can wash and then put a coat of wax on my newly painted vette? :confused:
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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I recently read a thread regarding wait time for a wax job on new paint on another forum which Sal Zaino responded to. I don't remember the exact amount of time, but, it was something like 10 days to 2 weeks tops to wait before waxing your new paint job. He said the old school recommendations of waiting a couple of months does not apply to the new technology paints and that if it is not dry in 10 days that it will never be dry.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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When I had my 68' painted - they told me not to wax the car for 30 days..
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 12:41 PM
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good to know. guess i better get waxin
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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My bodyman always says (30) days.
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