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Apr 6, 2009 | 10:51 PM

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Wax question

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.

Apr 6, 2009 | 10:56 PM

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I do.

Apr 6, 2009 | 11:14 PM

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why wouldnt you? its a painted surface, it needs protection just as much as every other painted surface.

Apr 6, 2009 | 11:17 PM

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For whatever reason it just never occured to me to do it... I dont know why. Thanks.

Apr 7, 2009 | 03:52 AM

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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.

Apr 7, 2009 | 03:58 AM

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Apr 7, 2009 | 07:01 AM

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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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Apr 7, 2009 | 07:26 AM

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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.

Apr 7, 2009 | 08:35 AM

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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.

Apr 7, 2009 | 08:42 AM

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D'oh didn't even think about waxing that part.

Apr 7, 2009 | 09:01 AM

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Yeah I have before but usually just clean the dust out of that area.

Apr 7, 2009 | 11:26 AM

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I always have.

Quote:

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.

Apr 7, 2009 | 11:56 AM

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Remember to wax your hood too!

Apr 7, 2009 | 12:24 PM

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i cant even believe this question was asked.

Apr 7, 2009 | 01:14 PM

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i cant even believe this question was asked.

yet... you answered the thread anyway

Apr 7, 2009 | 04:44 PM

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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

Apr 7, 2009 | 05:36 PM

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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