I recently got my accord completely repainted and the shop told me to let it cure for about a month if not more to let the paint harden or cure. This weekend I washed my car and I found webbing occuring on the hood, so I take it my car is cured and ready for the second stage polishing, right? I guess the question to ask is what happens that causes "webbing"? Thanks in advance.
Washed my car this weekend, found "webbing"...I take it my car is cured, right?
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jasonatv22
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Yeah, what are we talking about, "webbing"?
Scratches? Actual spider webs?
We had the spider poop thread, so why not.
Scratches? Actual spider webs?
We had the spider poop thread, so why not.
togwt
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Swirl Marks:
Sometimes they are referred to as ‘spider webbing’ (that’s the way they appear under a bright light) they are small surface abrasions.
They have many causes, automatic car wash brushes, or a grain of sand or grit that gets trapped under a sponge or drying cloth that is subsequently pulled across the paint surface, or improper cleaning techniques
Newly painted vehicle- How long do you have to wait before you can polish or wax a newly painted film surface? A glaze contains a protective polymer that is paint able. It is completely safe for fresh paint, as it allows the solvents to evaporate. I do not know of a single paint manufacture that recommends applying wax, or any type of paint protectant until a minimum of 30 days has passed and sometimes longer.
Dupont standard is to wait 90 days if the vehicle is out in the elements and to wait 120 days if it is kept in a garage most of the time. It can be argued that catalysed paints are cured chemically and there is no need to wait for 30 days, the manufacture knows their products best, seek their advice.
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justadumbarchitect *so I question everything*
Swirl Marks:
Sometimes they are referred to as ‘spider webbing’ (that’s the way they appear under a bright light) they are small surface abrasions.
They have many causes, automatic car wash brushes, or a grain of sand or grit that gets trapped under a sponge or drying cloth that is subsequently pulled across the paint surface, or improper cleaning techniques
Newly painted vehicle- How long do you have to wait before you can polish or wax a newly painted film surface? A glaze contains a protective polymer that is paint able. It is completely safe for fresh paint, as it allows the solvents to evaporate. I do not know of a single paint manufacture that recommends applying wax, or any type of paint protectant until a minimum of 30 days has passed and sometimes longer.
Dupont standard is to wait 90 days if the vehicle is out in the elements and to wait 120 days if it is kept in a garage most of the time. It can be argued that catalysed paints are cured chemically and there is no need to wait for 30 days, the manufacture knows their products best, seek their advice.
Experience unshared; is knowledge wasted…/
justadumbarchitect *so I question everything*
jasonatv22
New member
Scratches are caused by scratchy things. Maybe your wash mitt isn't 100% cotton. If you're washing properly, you'd be making linear scratches. Never do circular unless you want them visible from all angles. Click the Learn up there. And, where is David's ebook located?
EDITED TO ADD: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wash.html
If they used a rotary on your car, which I doubt since it's fresh paint, then it's really the poop.
EDITED TO ADD: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wash.html
If they used a rotary on your car, which I doubt since it's fresh paint, then it's really the poop.
Accumulator
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Mohamed- Yeah, it sounds like you might need to refine your wash/dry technique. It's safe to polish your fresh paint; I'd use Meg's #80 Speed Glaze. It contains a mild abrasive that works well by hand, so it oughta help with your marring. It also has a fresh-paint-safe polymer that will provide a little protection.