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10-17-2011, 03:37 PM
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 Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010
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recent paint
I just had stripes painted and they cleared the hood and trunk. I asked the paint shop how long until I can put the cover on it. He said I could cover it right away.
I though I heard you should wait to cover it. Has anyone else covered their car soon after painting?
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10-18-2011, 05:12 PM
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Well, from what I have read here recently it depends on if the shop that did the stripes baked the paint to speed up the curing process. The paint needs time to off-gas. I had my stripes painted back in August and I'm still waiting to wax the car. Obviously, a car cover is not going to seal the paint like wax will, but I would think the cover could keep the gases from escaping during the curing process.
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10-18-2011, 05:22 PM
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 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011
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Car covers should allow air and paint fumes to escape (they are breathable, at least the good ones). Why the need to cover so quickly though?
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10-18-2011, 06:00 PM
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The GM cover states not to cover for three months after new paint.
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10-18-2011, 07:08 PM
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If he did the work I wouldn't second guess him, and in the event something does go wrong as a result of what he told you then you'd think he'd be responsible for fixing it.
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10-18-2011, 07:47 PM
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Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010
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Well I know he didn't bake it. My garage is a little dusty so I like to cover it. I'll probably wait until about 30 days before I put the cover on it.
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