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Ammunition · 02-21-2014, 02:21 PM

Hi all. As the topic says, I recently had my whole front bumper re-painted and I want to put an X-Pel Ultimate shield on ASAP as I did not put one on when I first got my car and regretted how many rock chips I accrued.

I know that the paint will take a long set fully, but I want to know what is a safe/good amount of time to wait before getting this put on.

I often hear that 30 days is the average time one should wait before waxing, opti-coating, etc., but I don't know if it is the same or different for a product like an x-pel/clear shield.

Any information/opinion on how long I should wait would be appreciated. Thanks!

02-21-2014, 02:21 PM	#1
Ammunition Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: NW - PDX Posts: 808 Thanks: 853 Thanked 380 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s)	How long to wait to put x-pel shield on after bumper re-painted? Hi all. As the topic says, I recently had my whole front bumper re-painted and I want to put an X-Pel Ultimate shield on ASAP as I did not put one on when I first got my car and regretted how many rock chips I accrued. I know that the paint will take a long set fully, but I want to know what is a safe/good amount of time to wait before getting this put on. I often hear that 30 days is the average time one should wait before waxing, opti-coating, etc., but I don't know if it is the same or different for a product like an x-pel/clear shield. Any information/opinion on how long I should wait would be appreciated. Thanks!