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    Protecting paint and hardware from UVs and rust with wax?

    Woodsplinter, before you give up and repaint you can try either a light wetsanding in an inconspicuous area with 3000+ grit paper. sand in straight lines, not circles. I've also heard of people using 000 steel wool or an ultra fine scuff pad in a bucket of water with a little dish soap and...
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    Protecting paint and hardware from UVs and rust with wax?

    Actually that Ratwax is WAY more affordable that the German?? stuff I was referring to! But, like it says, "its not wax and you can't wax a satin finish" but it does add a UV resistant layer! If you plan to store your deuce outside, go with a good quality satin clearcoat automotive finish and...
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    Protecting paint and hardware from UVs and rust with wax?

    Absolutely do not try the wax thing. It will ruin your new paint job! You'll only end up with problems using wax over a satin, semi and especially flat finishes. The wax will get stuck in the slight (microscopic) porous surface and turn hazy white the first time it gets wet and then dries again...
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