UV clear “dry spray”

[Chris_Hamilton]

I'm envious that you get to work on stuff like that Brad.

 

[Brad J.]

I'm envious that you get to work on stuff like that Brad.

A lot of hard work, location of my shop, little bit of luck, and knowing a guy. Working my ass off was the biggest factor in getting a shot. Most of the time it's great but can be demanding.

 

[EDP]

Pics of fixed “dry spray” , just cut and buffed on the roof and hood was just with buffing and a coat of wax.

That moisture is just from overnight dew , beads nicely with just a polish!

Came out pretty decent , not as pretty as a Lambo though

 

[rdransman]

Pics of fixed “dry spray” , just cut and buffed on the roof and hood was just with buffing and a coat of wax.

That moisture is just from overnight dew , beads nicely with just a polish!

Came out pretty decent , not as pretty as a Lambo though

You really don't want to wax it for at least 6 months. Those solvents have to escape.

 

[AAE]

You really don't want to wax it for at least 6 months. Those solvents have to escape.

That's the best practice but I think Barry says caranuba is acceptable. If anything, use a detailers spray.

 

[EDP]

Thanks for the tips !

I only waxed the hood which just got the buffing with compound - MeGuires 105, 205 & 3m Prefecta .

The roof got the respray , I actually thought about whether or not it’s a good idea to wax fresh paint/clear coat and decided against doing the roof, just being cautious I guess. I did however use Carnuba on the hood , it’s the only wax I have.

The poor trucks been neglected for so long , it always amazes me how good something can look with a little bit of polishing effort.

 

[Chris_Hamilton]

Even with carnuba you have to wait six months.
@EDP I really hope you didn't wax fresh paint. If you did you need to strip it off and wait the appropriate time. Dawn will strip it off of there. Or use a wax and grease remover.

 

[EDP]

Chris, No - the wax only went on the hood, all I did there was buff it up a bit. Roof was painted, cut and buffed- no wax on it.

I must of remembered reading “don’t wax fresh paint” somewhere hence hood only.

You guys aren’t saying don’t wax freshly buffed older paint are you ?

 

[Chris_Hamilton]

You guys aren’t saying don’t wax freshly buffed older paint are you ?

No. Just fresh paint. It needs a six month minimum wait before you can wax. You only want to use a high quality carnuba type wax. You never want to use a polymer type wax on any refinish paint.