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    Please read this first: Please understand that although I know that there are thousands of related threads and articles, this is a very specific and unusual case. I don't know whether there really is a difference between my case and the average one.

    Hey there, I'm doing a science fair project on whether polymer sealants really protect paint or not (yes I know that they do). I have some pieces of sheet metal that I primed, painted with automotive paint (in a spray can), and applied a clear coat (also automotive in a can). All the painting and stuff was done outside. I know that you should never do that but renting a paint booth, buying a spray gun, and high quality primer, paint, and clear coat, is not in my budget. I did prep the surface before priming though. There are obviously imperfections on the finish, but no fish eye or huge problems. I don't have a lot of time to do this (aprox. 2 months) so I am speeding up the industrial fallout process. I have to apply the wax very soon. On the 6th, I applied the clear coat at around 3:15. The paint is perfectly even and fine except for the minor imperfections I mentioned before. I know that paint needs to cure for 30-90 days. I am going apply the wax by hand so I would imagine that it's not as bad by hand as compared to with a rotary buffer especially because you need experience with a rotary buffer. By the way, I am using Turtle wax's Super Hard Shell. The paint is black.

    So here is the question once again: I have some black pieces of sheet metal all primed, painted, and clear coated and my finish is not perfect nor do I expect for it to be perfect. I need to apply wax by hand very soon, probably by the end of the weekend. Although I'm sure the paint will not have all the time it needs to "breathe" but how long at least should I wait before applying.

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    What is the test process for the wax?

    Maybe you can wait a few extra days....
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    • #3
      Re: Urgent Question

      Sorry i didn't see that you responded. I'm going to be putting some chemicals and junk on the pieces of metal. Some examples are bleach and fertilizer. Some of the sheets will be protected and some wont. I'm trying to see how long i need to wait.

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      • #4
        Re: Urgent Question

        You could always go to a body shop or junkyard with a pair of metal snips aand ask if you could cut some pieces from a ruined body panel. That way you have fully-cured paint to work with.
        Don
        12/27/2015
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        2013 Camaro ... triple black
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          Re: Urgent Question

          Originally posted by Don View Post
          You could always go to a body shop or junkyard with a pair of metal snips aand ask if you could cut some pieces from a ruined body panel. That way you have fully-cured paint to work with.
          Otherwise you'll need to wait for min 30 days for the fresh paint to outgas
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          • #6
            Re: Urgent Question

            If it's for a Science Fair project, maybe waiting for a few days is enough. It won't be as critical as applying wax/sealant on one's car, since it is a science fair project, otherwise if you wait for 30-90 days, you might not make it in your science fair project and have a negative effect on your grades. Make this an exception to the rule, but do not forget that ideally it is generally 30-90 days before applying a wax/sealant on a repainted panel or car.

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