Fresh New Paint, safety Tips?
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Fresh New Paint, safety Tips?
I just got my car back from the shop last night that’s been painted since Wednesday. My personal rating is a Soft 7/10 by a local shop out here. But I wanted to take extra precaution to help the paint cure longer. Though they said it’s fine if rain hits it, I didn’t risk and covered up with a disposable cover until I can search for any comforting answers.. should I cover until a full 30 days as reading average forums? I know it’s saying by the type of paint job but I do not know any difference or particular process. I have a regular all weather car cover but this disposable one is clear for my thought of letting the sun and air flow through.. pics provided, any suggestions?
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I just got my car back from the shop last night that’s been painted since Wednesday. My personal rating is a Soft 7/10 by a local shop out here. But I wanted to take extra precaution to help the paint cure longer. Though they said it’s fine if rain hits it, I didn’t risk and covered up with a disposable cover until I can search for any comforting answers.. should I cover until a full 30 days as reading average forums? I know it’s saying by the type of paint job but I do not know any difference or particular process. I have a regular all weather car cover but this disposable one is clear for my thought of letting the sun and air flow through.. pics provided, any suggestions?[/left]
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Condensation/moisture under plastic is bad for fresh paint (or any paint for that matter). The paint is as dry as it needs to be to withstand the elements. Unlike the old days of lacquer paint jobs (and the like), today's multi with clear coat is way resistant pretty much out of the booth.
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If they did a proper job you shouldn't have to worry about outside elements. Just make sure you wait at least 3 weeks before waxing the car. The paint needs to cure before wax is applied.
Do you have access to a garage? That would solve your sap issue.
Do you have access to a garage? That would solve your sap issue.
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I’d call the shop about waxing it that soon. I’d always thought it was 30 days and you could wax it. But the shop that just sprayed mine recommended 90 days till waxing. 30 for automated car washes. He said you can hand wash right from the get go though with no problems.
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