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When is body painted in build process

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Old May 7, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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When is body painted in build process

My 2012 was built on 4/15 and was wondering if anyone knows when Ford paints the bodies compared to completing the build. Just trying to figure how long my paint has cured....
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Old May 7, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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Omg!
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Old May 7, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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The entire process is under 3 days. Figure 2 days before that. The pre painted parts like mirror covers and spoilers (that Roush makes)... Who knows.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Omg!
Not sure what that is about but I'm guessing the op wants to wait the recommended 30 days (if I remember correctly) before he waxes the car.
I honestly don't think it would matter if you wax your car after you get it just be sure to get all the wax back off.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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The paint is baked on the body before the rest of the car comes together. You can wax it immediately upon delivery.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Wax on...wax off...
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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Clay bar, cleaner polish, wax. :-) You'd be amazed how much clay gets out of the paint just from shipping...
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