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- From: sharen@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com (Sharen A. Rund)
- Subject: Re: When waxing car, paint comes off.
- Message-ID: <1993Jan27.191913.2379@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com>
- Organization: Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.
- References: <1k6d0pINNmdb@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov>
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- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 93 19:19:13 GMT
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- In article <1k6d0pINNmdb@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov> ktong@shannon.jpl.nasa.gov (Kevin Tong) writes:
- >
- >I have a red 87 Honda Prelude.
- >
- >Now, when I apply wax with a white wax applicator, the
- >applicator has a light red color, indicating paint coming
- >off. The paint still seems like its in good condition,
- >but is not "glass" smooth. BTW I was applying Finish 2001 wax.
- >
- >What is wrong with the paint?
-
- nothing - you're taking off oxidization
-
- >Is this normal?
-
- yes
-
- >If not, what can I do to prevent further deterioration.
-
- keep using the wax and possibly a good rubbing compound in between - both
- will help keep down the oxidization and keep your paint looking better &
- newer for longer
-
- if you don't do this your paint will eventually get dull and whitish looking
-
- this is what 'detailers' do & get good money for
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