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Old 06-03-2002, 10:55 AM
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To Drive, or Not to Drive

Hey everyone,
I got the front end of my car repainted now after i got everything fixed. I didn't use enamal, its something else, i forget the name now. But anyway <p>
I painted it sunday night, and i need to know how long i should wait before i drive it. I took my parents Jeep Grand Cherokee to school today, and my mom isn't too happy about it. I just told her i couldn't drive my car because its been raining nonstop since about half an hour after i finished painting. SO, how long should i wait until i drive my car again, assuming the rain doesn't stop anytime soon??????
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Old 06-03-2002, 11:14 AM
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heres an old pic just for the heck of it.

ok, maybe not...
Old 06-03-2002, 11:16 AM
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try once more

I give up, i'm doin something wrong, so , no pic i guess
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Old 06-03-2002, 08:36 PM
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Hey, come on guys,
Should i drive my car tommorow? Its supposed to rain,and i don't want to hurt my paint. IS it safe?
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Old 06-04-2002, 10:48 AM
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Sigh....
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I am sure your paint is dry by now? How many times did you spray it and how long did you wait between sprays. Has it been garaged while it dried or has it been rained on?
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I thought I heard something about waiting like a few weeks or months????? I wouldn't take the chance of driving it in the rain.
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Originally posted by 91BlkRS
I thought I heard something about waiting like a few weeks or months?????
Thats to wax it. You should only wash it with warm soapy water fior the firs 3 months or so. As for driving it, Im sure youll be fine after a few days.
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