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gdl029 · 07-01-2013, 06:28 AM

I just had to have my whole drivers side repainted because some a-hole thought it would be entertaining to him to key my entire drivers side while I was at the store.

How long should I wait before I polish and wax it?

cam62 · 07-01-2013, 07:04 AM

Probably best to ask the shop that did your repair. They would know best.

The Stig · 07-01-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cam62

Probably best to ask the shop that did your repair. They would know best.

This. It does vary between painters, but typically it's 30 - 60 days.

LIM3 · 07-01-2013, 07:36 AM

ask the body shop but in most cases around 2 months to fully cure

Adam's Polishes · 07-01-2013, 10:22 AM

Do what your painter says. 60 days is typical, some more and some less depending on where you live and the type of paint/clear that was sprayed.

ichriscamaro · 07-01-2013, 11:56 AM

45 days at least. I would 60. and only hand wash no carwash drive through

usranger80 · 07-01-2013, 04:54 PM

They told me 30 days or when the water stops beading on the new clear.

usranger80 · 07-01-2013, 04:55 PM

However, it was on average 95-105 degrees here the last 30 days, so I am sure that speeds up the process

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Originally Posted by usranger80

They told me 30 days or when the water stops beading on the new clear.

gdl029 · 07-01-2013, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger80

However, it was on average 95-105 degrees here the last 30 days, so I am sure that speeds up the process

It's been hot here also. Actually I need to reapply the opti-coat.

gdl029 · 07-01-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ichriscamaro

45 days at least. I would 60. and only hand wash no carwash drive through

Never drive thru.

07-01-2013, 06:28 AM	#1
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usranger80 Drives: 2011 1LT "Bumblebee" Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 699 View My Garage	They told me 30 days or when the water stops beading on the new clear. __________________

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Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Do what your painter says. 60 days is typical, some more and some less depending on where you live and the type of paint/clear that was sprayed.

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ichriscamaro BlueDiamond Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE RRM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 160	45 days at least. I would 60. and only hand wash no carwash drive through