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Old 04-06-2009, 10:51 PM
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When waxing your cars, do you wax the bar in between the T Tops and Hatch or not? It just dawned on me I have never done it. Just wondering if you guys do. Thanks.
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Old 04-06-2009, 10:56 PM
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why wouldnt you? its a painted surface, it needs protection just as much as every other painted surface.
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For whatever reason it just never occured to me to do it... I dont know why. Thanks.
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Is it painted? I always thought it was just black colored plastic and the NXT says not to use it on plastic.
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Is it painted? I always thought it was just black colored plastic and the NXT says not to use it on plastic.
it is SMC (sheet molded composite) and i can assure you it is painted, i know because mine is chipped.
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Remove the T-tops and and wax all the painted surface down in there. I do
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Originally Posted by bww3588
it is SMC (sheet molded composite) and i can assure you it is painted, i know because mine is chipped.
Just like mine......lol

But to answer your question no I don't wax it.
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I try to wax as much surface as I can on the car. Like the door jambs and the hatch area, sometimes the grooves under the T-Tops too.
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D'oh didn't even think about waxing that part.
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Yeah I have before but usually just clean the dust out of that area.
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I always have.

Originally Posted by Fbodyfan
Is it painted? I always thought it was just black colored plastic and the NXT says not to use it on plastic.
I use NXT on plastic all the time (tail lights, head lights, sidemarkers). Works great.
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Remember to wax your hood too!
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i cant even believe this question was asked.
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i cant even believe this question was asked.
yet... you answered the thread anyway
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Originally Posted by KENS_SS_4
Remove the T-tops and and wax all the painted surface down in there. I do
I have a hardtop but sometimes i find myself waxing the door jams
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If its painted wax it if its smooth wax it! Thats what I do. Anything you can open and see paint your wax. Doors hatch and hood and under t tops wax it all! I wax everything
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
I always have.



I use NXT on plastic all the time (tail lights, head lights, sidemarkers). Works great.

As do I and I've never had a problem
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