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Greg_M
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15th Apr 05 at 11:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just got can back from body shop, had bonnet and wings resprayed.

is it ok to wash / polish it? didnt know if it would ruin the paint or something?
Matt H
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15th Apr 05 at 11:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Don't polish it!
dna23
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how long was it since the lacquer coat/last coat went on? they shud have flattened and polished it surely...
Greg_M
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they have polished the paint they did yes, but the rest fot he car is dirty.

paint was on on on tuesday/wednesday
Greg_M
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15th Apr 05 at 11:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
so i cant wash it?

for how long?
JJ
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10 DAYS is usually best, use a 100% cotton cloth and super resin auto glym polish or u will get the dredded swirl effect.
Greg_M
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bugger, my cars filthy, appart from the bonnet and wings!
AdiSRI
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15th Apr 05 at 12:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i was told i was fine to wash/polish mine straight away, so best bet is to ask the bodyshop who painted it.
Greg_M
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best leave it for a bit then
loo_goblin
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15th Apr 05 at 21:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by AdiSRI
i was told i was fine to wash/polish mine straight away, so best bet is to ask the bodyshop who painted it.


yeah adi's car is really red
Greg_M
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15th Apr 05 at 21:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by loo_goblin
yeah adi's car is really red


loo_goblin
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adi's car, just he said he got told that it was ok to wash after bodyshop

get my little joke now?
ainsley_brader
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Greg you will be fine to wash and or polish it including the front end trust me!

 
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