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    at last got weather to wash and polish the vec today, but wanted to wax as well but the dampness came in early, do i need to rewash the vec tomorrow before i put a coat of wax on ??????? car sits outside, any help welcome.

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    Awlrite Mac! cant help you with you question but I too took advantage of the weather,cars mokit but got calipers done

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    Sadly when you get a light rain or even just dampness it will bring some pollutants from the air with it.

    Having said that I live in a smoggy town, if your area is rural, you may get away with using say a quick detailler first rather than a full re wash...

    Problem is, especially with black, any contaminants on the paint, then polished in, will cause damage..

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    hi toaffer, lucky man my new ones are sitting waiting to be painted,what colour u done, chris B, live rural, see what its like in morning, if have to wash it will be quick, thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by MACVVT View Post
    hi toaffer, lucky man my new ones are sitting waiting to be painted,what colour u done, chris B, live rural, see what its like in morning, if have to wash it will be quick, thanks
    Uve got new calipers?,jammy currant! them upgrades or summit? as for mine well bit of a sore point actually,bought the colour as a dark blue metallic(as per ebay pic) turns out an aqua -ish blue (VXR caliper-esk),still looks fab like but preferred the one i thought I was buyin! finishing them off 2moz so keep u posted
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    What did you polish it with???? If you used something like SRP or another all in one you will be fine as it has its own protection. Therefore just dry it off and apply your wax.

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    Morning ginge, lime prime is what i used, thought i'd use dodo juice for a change, car is dry , been round her no water marks from dampness on polish, thought i'd give her a light rub over with lambs wool buffing glove then start waxing once the temp rises a little.
    Toaffer need pics when finished, mines going black with either red or silver carriers.

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    Morning ginge, lime prime is what i used, thought i'd use dodo juice for a change, car is dry , been round her no water marks from dampness on polish, thought i'd give her a light rub over with lambs wool buffing glove then start waxing once the temp rises a little.
    Toaffer need pics when finished, mines going black with either red or silver carriers.

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