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rjogle
01-02-2006, 12:04 AM
just painted car with basecoat clearcoat.when is it safe to wax or visit the car wash

not1yet
01-03-2006, 07:40 AM
just painted car with basecoat clearcoat.when is it safe to wax or visit the car wash
I would recommend 60 days for either. Until then hand wash with car wash detergent not dish soap. For protection until waxing use a hand glazing compound, this will provide a protective film that resists contamination but doesn't seal the surface, this prevents solvent problems for the 60 day period but still offers a degree of protection. You will need to re-apply the glaze after each wash.

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