General question on a WIP

[Kmb0319]

I had something strange happen in a build and thought I’d throw a question out to the community.

I bought an aftermarket set of decals for my 71 Road Runner project... last week, I was leaving town for work, and wanted to get a little done before I left town.  My paint and clear were done, so I polished out the body and wanted to see what the strobe stripe looked like, so I applied it.  

Right before I left, I put a coat of wax on to get some protection on the finish.  Never had anything like this happen, but I came home to find the paint crazed... my Road Runner now looks more like an alligator.

 I’m fine with stripping it and repainting... no big deal...  but is there any way to get the strobe stripe off and save it to reuse, or do I just have to buy a new decal set?

Thanks!

[Psychographic]

You probably trapped solvents under the wax causing it to lift the paint. You're going to have to get new decals.

[rsxse240]

That's a very sad story.  I feel your pain.  I've not had a decent paint job in a couple of years because of stupid stuff like this.  

 

I gotta say, Psycho' is probably right about the wax trapping gasses.  Or the wax might not be compatible with the paint.  It is very difficult to say.  I would be sure to let it cure for a week or two before waxing it after you repaint.

[Eric Macleod]

I struggle with paint also but have never dealt with the scenario you describe.  Purple pond time...bummer.

[Day 2 Muscle]

"right  before I left, I put a coat of wax on to get some protection on the finish."

Just curious  protection from what?

 

Robert

[Snake45]

16 hours ago, Kmb0319 said:

 is there any way to get the strobe stripe off and save it to reuse, or do I just have to buy a new decal set?

 

Probably not; probably yes.