Pro question: How do I prep a freshly Klasse'd surface for paint?

[Ben Carufel]

I got a little carried away with detailing my 325i and now in my quest for perfection I've decided to put a new coat of paint onto the lower front and rear valances. Problem is, I applied Klasse AIO just two days ago.



I'm going to be rolling the paint on, as the surfaces have a crinkle-finish and therefore don't require a spray application. Because of this, prep is still important but not totally paramount.



How can I prep the surfaces for paint? Just wash with Dawn to remove the Klasse? Sanding is pretty much out of the question due to the crinkle finish.



Thanks folks!

 

[huggybear]

Ummmm.....either go to a paint supply store and ask for a good dewaxer/pre-paint prep solution or go to walmart or watever and buy 3M's dewaxer/tar remover/whatever else it does and be VERY VERY thorugh if you think your done do it again. Because of the crinkle finish you will really want to be careful if you dont get all the klasse off then on the bottom edges of your "crinkles" the new layer of paint will soon crinkle away.