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Old 03-25-2004, 11:12 AM
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how long should I wait to put a good coat of wax on my car after it is painted? I get my car back from the paint shop tommorrow and was just wondering.
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Old 03-25-2004, 11:21 AM
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at the least 4months... even longer depending on how many coats of clear coat they placed on your car...
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Old 03-25-2004, 11:25 AM
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I've always heard at least 3... the paint has to fully cure and air out. At teh factory they bake it so you don't have to worry, but a/m jobs can't bake it like facotry (not high enough heat). Washing it won't hurt at all.
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Old 03-25-2004, 11:39 AM
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I waited 2 monthes after I got my car repainted and it didnt cause any problems, but its better to be safe then sorry.
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Old 03-25-2004, 02:07 PM
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yea its three months but id wait just one more month to be sure.
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wax it the same day ted
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90 days for a full cure (base coat clear coat)
about 45 days for single stage
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