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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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From: Indiana
Originally Posted by wongafet
I've heard people say Wool mitt for washing the car. Yay or Nay? what's better real wool or microfibre?
wool is pretty good, however i prefer microfiber
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Old May 5, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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From: Po-dunk, IA
Originally Posted by 06blackSC
you will be fine to wax your car now if you wish. applying waxes or sealers to panels that are just recently painted (within the first month-2 months out of a paint booth) should be avoided. As the new paint cures, it tries to expel gasses from the curing process that if are trapped in the paint/clear by a sealer or wax could cause your paint to have a fadded look or appear cloudy.

This only applies to using sealers or waxes on FRESH paint. Polishing new paint is ok. Just dont use anything that will trap those expelling gasses in the new paint.

Yep yep.

I always wax my car within the first month of owning it, but my first wax is always a sealant wax.
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