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Old Jun 10, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Car: 1983 Z28
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how long after?

after your car is painted should u wax/buff it? how long after do u wate?
thanks
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Old Jun 10, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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From what i have heard you should wait around 30 days for the paint to cure.
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Old Jun 10, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC, 1989 IROC
Engine: built 305, stock 305 tpi
Transmission: Corvette 700r4, t-5
Axle/Gears: 4.10 posi, 3.08 posi
Thats a good looking car. And from your listed mods its sound like it will be pretty fast.
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Old Jun 10, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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It is
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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Car: candy blue 85 z28
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you can wetsand and polish in 24 hours for most paints. do not use WAX for 3-6 months, use a polish anytime. wax is what seals the paint and does not let it breath to finish cure.

is it a bc/cc or ss? bc/cc cures faster than ss

jeff
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
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what i use to polish the car is wizards, i get that right from the bodyshop that sells to the public. It says right on the label thats its safe and its breatheable so you could you it right away .
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