Ugh...EX-P compromised due to rain?

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emaxxman

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Ugh...EX-P compromised due to rain?



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So it was finally a beautiful weekend here in NJ. I gave my van a thorough cleaning (wash, light clay, etc.) for its first coat of EXP since my winter treatment:



Anyway, I got a full coat of EXP on and let it sit for an hour. Then, as I started to wipe off the first panel, I got hit with a 1-3 minute light sun-shower. It wasn't a downpour and my shirt was barely wet to give some idea of how bad it was.



Unforutnately, as I was wiping the EXP off, I was also wiping off all of the water beading.



Did the light mist of water compromise the adhesion of EXP?



Or did the fact that the EXP was allowed to set for an hour protect it?



Despite the water, there were some sections that required "vigorous" wiping so I guess that's a good sign.
 
Haven't heard of EX-P being compromised like that but you usually don't want it to get wet for atleast 24 hours "after" you apply your sealant. I have used EX-P many times and once it rained on my car about 3-4 hours after applied and it held up fine.



About the hour wait time. I also wait about 30-60 minutes before removal of a sealant. So that wouldn't be the issue there. I'm sure someone else will chime in on this topic.
 
I was thinking the fact that it set for an hour helped to keep it adhered to the paint (despite the rain.) Hope so...the directions tell you to let it sit for 30-60 minutes for maximum results.
 
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