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02-26-2003, 04:37 PM
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Whats first ...decals then wax??
Im sure this has been discussed but i just did a search on it and cant find a thing. What goes first Wax then the decals. Im not using clear coat on the car I just did im just going to wax it. But i wanted to know if i should wax then put the decal or what. Also is there anyting i can put on the decal so it dont dry out? let me know what you guys do. Primeraman where are you on this one. You are the model guru. I love your work.
thanks guys. everyone has good stuff to :smoker2:
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02-26-2003, 05:08 PM
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Decal, Then clearcoat (1-3 coats) then compund and wax
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02-26-2003, 05:25 PM
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wax is always last
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02-26-2003, 05:26 PM
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What if i dont wanna use clear coat for a solid car. What the order there. Is there sometin i can put so that the decal wont crak or dry over time??
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Current projects: -V5 VW Golf(Gti conversion) -Group 2 VW kamei Golf -CRX -Porsche 911 GT3 -Spoon Sports Civic -Mitsubishi Evo VI -Nissan R34 GT-R Vspec II -Subaru STI Wrc -69 Baldwin Motion Camaro -66 GTO -53 Ford Flipnose Pickup -68 Dodge Charger -Tommy Kaira R33
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02-26-2003, 06:35 PM
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Leave the wax till after the decals have gone on.
Give the car a rubbing with compound first then add the decals. Allow to set for a good 2-3 days then give the whole car a good wax
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02-26-2003, 10:55 PM
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SOUNDS GOOD. I shall do as primera man says. I really didnt know which to do first because im afraid of ripping the decals or them craking over time. thankx
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Current projects: -V5 VW Golf(Gti conversion) -Group 2 VW kamei Golf -CRX -Porsche 911 GT3 -Spoon Sports Civic -Mitsubishi Evo VI -Nissan R34 GT-R Vspec II -Subaru STI Wrc -69 Baldwin Motion Camaro -66 GTO -53 Ford Flipnose Pickup -68 Dodge Charger -Tommy Kaira R33
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02-27-2003, 12:24 AM
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Always listen to pman!! Good adivce, he give! We sometims call him Yoda! Anyways, I learned something today!
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