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Old 10-16-2011, 10:53 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by kenchan View Post
unless the paint was baked...
All paint jobs are "baked" today, unless you are painting it in your garage as I did when I fixed my wreck. I allowed it to air dry, and it did in 48 hours.

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Can I wash it <YES, BUT BE VERY CAREFUL PAINT IS SOFT>
Once the paint has dried, it is no longer "soft". It doesn't take days to dry, only hours depending on the paint.

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No wax for at least 45 days. Glaze only for paint protection.
Glaze is a paint damage filler, not a protectant. Wax is a protectant.

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Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1 View Post
You should just ask who ever is painting your car. They painted it and you will have a warranty with them so I would do what they say. Good luck.
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You're absolutely right but sometimes I would rather err on the side of caution and just extend the after care process...
That's fine, but talk to the painter. He knows best, period.
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