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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.
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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