Tundras live: Agree to disagree (a lesson in civility)

I know I don't dress like that fool

 

I figured you for the skinny jean type

 

and apparently I cant spell...I meant throat punch

 

I knew what you meant

 

Wonder where I can get some???

 

Hell no!!! That's @COMiamiFan he wears white skinny jeans

 

Asi te gusta, papi.

 

Adam were you at Walmart

 

Nope, another parts place

 

Ok

 

Guy?

 

Huh?

 

I can drop some serious f bombs if needed. I got pics of how it was before the accident. If it isn't up to snuff I'll let them know.

 

Not a Tundra owner...

 

I can go a while, hunting season is over. But they are pretty reputable with good quality work so hopefully no issues.

 

Taking my detailer who will be placing the ceramic coat on it with me. Needs to be perfect for him to do his portion. Thanks for the tips.

 

With new paint you want to wait about 6 weeks. I was speaking with one of the detailers on here. The guy from Florida. Magician or something like that. Anyway, as the paint cures it needs to vent or something like that.
He told me no wax, polish or ceramic coating for about 45 days. I will try to look for the link.

 

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I have a question. Is there a certain amount of paint cure time before you can add sealants or ceramic coatings?

I ask because my truck is finally going into the body shop on Tuesday.
I figure if the truck is getting all new panels and new paint, might as well get it sealed and ceramic coated, while I am gone for 3months.
Also how long does it take to apply the ceramic coating?
Fresh paint needs to cure for about 3-4 weeks before applying wax, sealant or coating.

"In an effort to explain to their customers why paint manufacturers recommend waiting for at least 30 days to pass before applying a coating of wax or a paint sealant, the painter can,

• 1. Try to explain the outgassing process over and over again throughout their career.
  2. Use a simple analogy that the average person can understand without challenging the painter's judgment or expertise.

My personal guess is the second option.

If the simple analogy works, it will accomplish the painter's goal and allow the painter to get back to work, not spend his time explaining the painting process to each customer as they pick up their car. The goal, of course, is to prevent the customer from sealing the paint with some type of wax or paint sealant until the paint has completely dried and the out-gassing process is completely over."

That actual application of a quality ceramic coating is 1-3 hours (or more if shortwave IR lights are used to cure the coating).
This does not include the prep time (yes, you will still

My time was a little off and his screen name is Merlin

@Merlin

 

I was told two weeks and would be good. I know not right away, but 45 days seems a lot.

 

Yep, my memory sucks! I posted from the thread. He said 3 to 4 weeks.

 

I will definitely ask him how much time is needed. Don't want the gases getting trapped and ruining the paint job.

 

Sorry, that's why I wanted to find it. I misspoke and said 45 days instead of 3 to 4 weeks.

 

Did you have an estimate as to when you truck will be fixed correctly?

 

Hope he feels better soon.

 

It was supposed to have been done on the 10th of Dec, then the 17th of Dec. Now I have no idea, I will be calling them in the morning. To date it has been 5 months. Replacing the roof takes the longest. I can tell you they aren't getting paid until I am satisfied.