New paint care
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St. Jude Donor '04
New paint care
I am going to be getting my car back, freshly painted, in about a week. I am wondering, how long should I wait until waxing/sealing/polishing..
Also, this car, unfortunately, for the time being, is an outdoor car (And in our lot, we are not allowed to use car covers.. license plates and parking passes must be clearly visible at all times :rolleyes: ) What product would you recommend for sealing the car against the elements. Zaino?? Is there something that might not be as shiny, but acts as a better sealant?? I know that it is possible to keep a car looking great, even if it is an outdoor car, but I am not sure what the first step is. And now, starting with a clean slate, I want to do it right.
-Mark
Also, this car, unfortunately, for the time being, is an outdoor car (And in our lot, we are not allowed to use car covers.. license plates and parking passes must be clearly visible at all times :rolleyes: ) What product would you recommend for sealing the car against the elements. Zaino?? Is there something that might not be as shiny, but acts as a better sealant?? I know that it is possible to keep a car looking great, even if it is an outdoor car, but I am not sure what the first step is. And now, starting with a clean slate, I want to do it right.
-Mark
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Re: New paint care (MarkLT1)
Ask the painter what he recommends. But its best to wait several weeks before waxing to let the paint cure completely. I would wait 5-6 wks.
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Re: New paint care (vader86)
Zaino contains no silicones or abrasives. When mine was a week old, I Zaino'd it(Even though my painter advised against it). My paint was oven cured also. All the more reason there shouldn't be a drying-curing period.
Post some pics :).
Post some pics :).
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '04
Re: New paint care (JD 90 383)
Post some pics :).
-Mark
