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hank · 08-29-2003, 11:44 AM

just got my truck buffed and all the trim put on. i was wondering about the best way to protect my new paint job.

should i wax it right away? or wait for awhile?

what products do you guys use to keep your new paint looking new?

griesel72 · 08-29-2003, 12:52 PM

There is a new paint wax, but experts tell you to wait a full 30 days before waxing, this allows the paint to cure before sealing it over.

For detailed steps, get on the paint and body site and ask for Martin Sr (this guy really knows his stuff)

good luck

david

Jemost 72 · 08-30-2003, 03:38 AM

Need to see a pic...and an avatar!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-30-2003, 10:48 AM

I would talk to the painter who painted the truck to see what he say's ....

70c10 · 08-30-2003, 10:55 AM

When I had my truck done last summer, I think I was told to wait 2-4 weeks. I can't exactly remember. I haven't "really" waxed it yet. I use quick wax to keep it smooth but it's not a daily driver.

Blue4x4 · 08-30-2003, 11:00 AM

how about a pic of the newly painted truck?

08-29-2003, 11:44 AM	#1
hank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: texas, usa Posts: 194	new paint care just got my truck buffed and all the trim put on. i was wondering about the best way to protect my new paint job. should i wax it right away? or wait for awhile? what products do you guys use to keep your new paint looking new?

08-29-2003, 12:52 PM	#2
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	There is a new paint wax, but experts tell you to wait a full 30 days before waxing, this allows the paint to cure before sealing it over. For detailed steps, get on the paint and body site and ask for Martin Sr (this guy really knows his stuff) good luck david __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

08-30-2003, 03:38 AM	#3
Jemost 72 Southern Bowties Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 240	Need to see a pic...and an avatar! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 350/350

08-30-2003, 10:48 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	I would talk to the painter who painted the truck to see what he say's .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-30-2003, 10:55 AM	#5
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	When I had my truck done last summer, I think I was told to wait 2-4 weeks. I can't exactly remember. I haven't "really" waxed it yet. I use quick wax to keep it smooth but it's not a daily driver. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-30-2003, 11:00 AM	#6
Blue4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 790	how about a pic of the newly painted truck?



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