OEM Paint Question
Dec 18, 2015 | 06:26 PM
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OEM Paint Question
How long after a car is built is it safe to buff in a coat of polish/glaze and a treatment of ceramic coating?
Thanks..
Dec 18, 2015 | 06:30 PM
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Immediately, you don't need to wait on a new car, they are fully cured prior to assembly. On a repair with a repainted part, follow what the body shop recommends.
Dec 18, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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Dec 18, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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Rooster OG
Immediately, you don't need to wait on a new car, they are fully cured prior to assembly. On a repair with a repainted part, follow what the body shop recommends.
Dec 19, 2015 | 12:21 AM
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Things have changed considerably over the years.
Dec 19, 2015 | 12:59 AM
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Vetteman Jack
Things have changed considerably over the years.
Thanfully!
In fact, the sooner you can protect the "raw" paint, the better.
Dec 19, 2015 | 06:09 PM
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justplainjim
How long after a car is built is it safe to buff in a coat of polish/glaze and a treatment of ceramic coating?
Thanks..
As soon as the orange stops pealing ....
Dec 19, 2015 | 06:25 PM
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As soon as the orange stops pealing ....
Paint rings like a bell? I've never heard mine.
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