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04-29-2011, 05:55 PM
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SO when can I wax?
Just received my 2SS/RS triple black. It was built on 3/25/11( my moms birthday)! When can you wax it? In the owners manual it doesn't say any thing. I know some cars you have to wait a couple months.
Also I have the polished aluminum wheels can you use mothers to polish? Thanks |
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04-29-2011, 06:24 PM
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You can wax her now. I wouldn't use wax on the wheels though.
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04-29-2011, 07:05 PM
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You can wax it right now and I'm pretty sure your wheels are clear coated but you might want confirmation on that.
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04-29-2011, 07:21 PM
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wax vs. metal polish
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The wax should protect the clear coating on the wheels, just like it protects the clear coat on the paint. Seems to help keep the brake dust down a bit too. I had a lot of it building up the first week and since I waxed them, the dust is building up, seems just not as fast as before.
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04-29-2011, 09:38 PM
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According to the owners manual, use only wax or polish approved for clear coat finish on painetd surfaces and painted wheels.
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04-29-2011, 10:09 PM
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I paid $470.00 extra for the 20" polished aluminum wheels. they are not clear coated or painted.
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04-29-2011, 10:11 PM
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they are still clear coated...I have them too.
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04-29-2011, 10:23 PM
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Are you sure? The way my dealer said there polished and won't chip like the painted ones. The way I took it that there was no clear coat on them.
I have never seen a clear coated polish aluminum wheels. |
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04-29-2011, 10:31 PM
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I aways thought it was 2 or 3 months after fresh paint. Maybe that's an old wive's (or should I say hot rodder's) tale??
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04-29-2011, 10:45 PM
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04-29-2011, 10:58 PM
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Any time ... But typically Whenever you notices that you're getting too hairy ... But I prefer to call it "manscaping"
... Oh ... Oops ... I just read The body of your post .... Total different meaning to your heading! 
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04-29-2011, 11:01 PM
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I recommend 3 coats of klasse paint sealant, followed by 3 coats of carnuba wax. Do it ASAP.
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04-29-2011, 11:26 PM
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So where do you get klasse paint sealant? does it go one by hand ?
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04-30-2011, 01:08 AM
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Amazon has it. Yes, by hand. Also, search this website for instructions in the deatailing section. Use very little product and dampen your applicator with detailing spray first. About a dime size application per panel. It will seem like too little at first. But the third week, you will have it down.
http://www.amazon.com/Klasse-High-Gl.../dp/B0002LBKFQ Last edited by ambientweather; 04-30-2011 at 01:18 AM. |
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