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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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Ok just got my car painted and these little freaks come out and try to screw up my paint. I wash it off everyday but sometimes I don't have time. I don't want to put my bra on it for fear of screwing up the clear coat . anybody has any ideas, it would be appreciated.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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clear bra (haven't ever seen it on a camaro??) or use 12,000 coats of a super hard wax
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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try nonstick cooking spray? its just a grease right?

I know how you feel though, my wife didn't realize that they did that much damage, needless to say I now need a respray on her Altima's front bumper.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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the guy that painted it told me not to wax or put anything on it except a glaze or polish for a month. don't know if thats BS or not
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 02:25 AM
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the paint will cure for a while, be careful what product you put on it and make sure you get the insects off with no delay
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Old Sep 7, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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the painters advice is correct, newly painted panels need to breathe. I was told the same 4-6 weeks of no wax, and if you are going to wax it durin that period, use something with no silicone
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bounce dryer sheets make a quick job of getting them off
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I've lived in Florida the last 20 years, and we have those beasts twice a year. This past May was the worst I have ever seen. The only thing I have found is to keep the front end ( and mirrors) Zainoed to the max, and wash the little buggers off ASAP.
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You can get the new 3M clear that the dealerships put on the new cars.
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Carry some Quick detailer spray and a microfiber towel with you where ever you go. When you stop at your destination clean them off.

Sure, folks might look at you a little funny but its worth it.
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can you buy a 500 beater car? and let the camaro sit?
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