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    Raining while waxing

    Hello,

    I was just buffing off the wax off my car when it started to rain really hard. While it was under a covered area, the rear bumper, and some other areas got quite wet. I simply went over these wet areas with my microfiber cloth and buffed them wet. I used the wet MF towel to remove wax from rest of the car while it was continuing to rain. I`m a little paranoid these days about detailing so I`m wondering if this practice might be unsafe in terms of damaging the paint. I`m fairly sure it`s all good but I can`t really tell TBH.

    The car was clean but just had water from the rain on it while the wax was still there, waiting to be removed.

    On a side note: It seems to rain almost every time after I wax the car. But it`s probably a coincidence (is anything really a coincidence?).

    Thank you!

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    Re: Raining while waxing

    Damaging to the paint? Probably not as long as micro wasn`t "loaded". So relax and don`t over think it.

    Pics required
    Formerly the "Best Detailer", now just Super Wax Waster Man. Not necessarily tactful, but normally right. It`s good to be da King !!!

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    Re: Raining while waxing

    Ronkh, sorry no pics at this time but I sprayed a lot of quick detailer (Fk425) and went over the car with it. First time using FK425 - seems like a good product. When you say "loaded" I`m not sure what you mean.

    Not much sun out yet but so far things look alright.

    Thanks.

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    Re: Raining while waxing

    Should be fine
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    Re: Raining while waxing

    Durability was probably compromised. Re-do the areas you are concerned about. I cannot imagine any harm has taken place.

    I ALWAYS review the weather forecast prior to any car projects. I`m looking for nice, lo-humidity days...

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    Re: Raining while waxing

    usually a wash and wax guarantees a rain the day after you finish.
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    Re: Raining while waxing

    Eh, I`d just keep and eye on it and hope for the best. I haven`t had water mess up freshly-applied FK1000P in the "!water will destroy a freshly applied sealant!"-type way yet.
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