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just wondering especially with all the paint problems people seem to be having,how soon can i wax the bezzt?shes only a week and a half old and has had one

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Old 04-11-2010, 11:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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just wondering especially with all the paint problems people seem to be having,how soon can i wax the bezzt?shes only a week and a half old and has had one wash.
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Old 04-11-2010, 11:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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No need to wait...only time you need to wait to wax is right after fresh paint.

Your car should of had more than enough time to cure, during shipment etc..
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just be careful. USE 2 buckets. and make sure there isnt anything on your cloths. the paint on these cars scratch VERY easily.
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factory paint is baked. no need to wait.
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just be careful. USE 2 buckets. and make sure there isnt anything on your cloths. the paint on these cars scratch VERY easily.
And wash it twice, just to make sure.
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