Cool, thanks! The only risk I could think of is if it would have enough of a drying effect that it might have some kind of adverse effect on the curing process.
I got my car back yesterday after 24 days in the shop. There always seemed to be another thing to delay it, but I had a decent rental that was paid for so I was patient. Not an absolute perfect job, but much, much better than my last time around. It is going back in for a day next week to touch up 2 small spots on the front bumper where the coverage isn't quite enough, but other than that the only thing I've found so far is one or two small chips that were painted over.
I requested that this time they use Sikkens instead of their standard PPG and at least to me, it looks richer and deeper. I spoke with the painter today and he claimed to have put several layers each of paint and clear on it. I did wash and clay off the glaze on most of the hood and trunk today and found rotary swirls, but much less than I really expected. I'll tackle it with some Megs #80 this weekend and my PC to see if I can get it in better shape.
I am a bit worried about having it painted this late in the year. I find it interesting that the info from mirrifinishman Sikkens claims it's safe to wax after 30 days, but I've read elsewhere that Sikkens CC is slower to cure. I plan on sticking with a 90 day wait, but if it looks like we're going to have salt on the roads or anything of that nature I'll hit it with a couple coats of FK1 2180, which they claim is safe almost right away. That's the best compromise I can think of to give the paint a decent level of protection while allowing the paint to outgas.
Oh, and in case anyone thinks my bad luck is just with cars (I've posted before how this is the 3rd time it's been painted this year), last Saturday I went on a demo ride on a mountain bike at a local trail and wound up destroying the frame on a $2800 full-suspension bike. Fortunately, it it wasn't my fault and I had witnesses, so I don't have to take the financial hit for that one. Either they didn't have the rear shock set up right or there was a defect in the frame.
