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Old Mar 16, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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Hey folks! I've had my Flintstones car (xB) almost 2 weeks. I'm going to pin stripe it, but how long should I wait before waxing it? I asked this question at the dealer, but never really got an answer. I know there is a curing process, just how long?
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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paint is cured already

wax away!
Old Mar 16, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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the brasilian bikini wax is sexy...
Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:08 AM
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If the pinstriping is going to be handpainted, then wait a few weeks for it to cure before waxing it.
Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:11 AM
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i use the meguires gold class...its reall good...wax away!
Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:17 AM
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stripes on the xB look good. I wonder what eddie icebox did to get his on, whether if they were hand paint or what...
Old Mar 17, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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Thanks a bunch for the info! Hey, that Brazilian wax, is that that carnauba stuff?
Old Mar 17, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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Don't forget - Wax on, Wax off
Old Mar 17, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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If its a dark color I Recomend Eagle One Wet look and Eagle One Micro polish... the Micro uses super fine bits of Carnumba and it is the best I have seen at hiding the swirles youll see in the darker colors.. and the wet look... lets just say super easy to work with and deep deep wet shine..
Old Mar 17, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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IMHO..it just can't any better then a freshly waxed box!
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by scionracerxb
i use the meguires gold class...its reall good...wax away!
same here. works great.
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