ardandy 0 Posted June 20, 2006 How long should I leave my bodywork before giving it a super wax & polish? Heard that I can't wax it for up to 8 weeks after a re-spray? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 20, 2006 How long should I leave my bodywork before giving it a super wax & polish? Heard that I can't wax it for up to 8 weeks after a re-spray? if its been baked in an oven, you can polish it straight away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted June 20, 2006 What about waxing? Was told that the paint needs x time to properly dry and waxing seals the paint which wouldn't let it finish?? properly? :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted June 20, 2006 have you had it resprayed already?some body shops will ask you to bring it back to them after a couple of weeks for them to give it a once over with a buffer to remove any overspray etc..but not all places would do that,and it depends what paint they are using,although it may of been baked in an oven the paint will still be soft underneath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sciroccotune 0 Posted June 20, 2006 i have always left it 2 weeks, just to on the safe side really. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillT 0 Posted June 20, 2006 yeah give it a couple of weeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted June 20, 2006 Doh! Looking forward to waxing it all weekend at the end of the month! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillT 0 Posted June 20, 2006 got some pics up anywhere? love seeing freshly painted cars 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted June 20, 2006 going in next monday, ready friday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted June 20, 2006 going in next monday, ready friday. You should have it back by the following Wednesday/Thursday then :wink: Looking forwward to seeing the pics mate, gotta love freshly painted cars Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted June 20, 2006 Which parts you getting done mate? How much is it costing you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted June 20, 2006 going in next monday, ready friday. You should have it back by the following Wednesday/Thursday then :wink: No, going in Monday (26th), picking it up Friday (31st). :roll: Getting basically everything apart from the roof/pillars resprayed. (Can blend it in along the crease line that goes around the car). Getting rid of bit of rust too. Also getting body colour rear number plates and door handles and removing the side strips. Rieger grill also being fitted as well as new number plates. All that is £650 (exc grill/plates). With warranty at a guy who got v good rep and ins apporved. My mech got his 'pride & joy' silly fast rally Impreza sprayed by him, and he's very particular at who touches it so must be good. Could have got a full respray (windows out job) for £1500. Also just bought some FK? rear smoked/clear lights that I go from 'parts for sale' on here and some clear side repeaters! It's christmas! Angel eyes within a couple of months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 20, 2006 you went for the Rieger then? (I think it was you who had the thread about whether to get a Rieger grill/eyebrow or a two piece affair?) gl with it mate, i'm still working out when to get mine done (I have lots of things on the shopping list atm) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted June 20, 2006 Yep, was me! My missus (who has no interest in cars) said she preferred it! Looks more modern and sleaker she said! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted June 20, 2006 some body shops will ask you to bring it back to them after a couple of weeks for them to give it a once over with a buffer to remove any overspray etc..but not all places would do that, not if there a good bodyshop!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted June 20, 2006 Never heard of that before? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted June 21, 2006 I guess my waxing will have to wait a few weeks. Got loads of Meguiars stuff on standby for when it's done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
