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May 31, 2017 20:30:37 GMT
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Have my car back from the paint shop, brand new fresh paint clear coat over base (anti scratch lacquer) has been compounded. What's the next best step to protect it and keep its appearance?
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I'd guess the exact answer depends on the paint. Can the paint shop not give you any specific advice?
Mine was painted with 2k back in 1997, and I've really just used a generic wax on top. As it was done by a main agent, they just used the same paint finish that they'd use when repairing a normal modern car, so I figured that just using a standard wax would do.
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A good glaze finish will seal it and give it a wet look shine.
Otherwise Meguires make good polishes.
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It would be worth asking someone who knows like the paintshop but I was advised that the first thing you should do is nothing, for a couple of weeks to be certain that all of the solvent is out of the paint before you seal it.
That might not be true but I do it just in case.
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Let the paint breathe for at least 6 weeks before putting any sealer on it
Tom
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There's a few options for protection, but before you get to those you'll want to assess the paint once it's all settled and see how good the finish is. Generally a paint shop will get the paint on, flat it down and compound it to make it shiney. Once the oils in the polishes wear out you'll see the true finish. It'll almost definitely need to be polished again to get perfect. For protection you have three main options. A wax - great for a weekend tinker and pamper. Short term protection. A polymer sealant - again, good for applying at the weekend after a wash. These can last over 6 months. Ceramic coating. There are all different coatings around. Some will last 18 months, some will last 5,6,7 years. Coatings offer great swirl and scratch resistance helping to keep the finish looking better for longer. Here's an example of a repainted car... www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=395025 |
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