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  1. MCS02

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    #2 MCS02, Aug 10, 2015
    I believe the speed shine has wax in it.
     
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    #3 Goldsmithy, Aug 10, 2015
    When applying a vinyl graphic, I first wash the area where the vinyl is to be applied, then clean it with denatured alcohol, flood it with clean water , dry it, and then apply the graphics. I will let it 'set' for a couple of days, then glaze and wax it.
     
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    #4 beken, Aug 11, 2015
    Speed shine, or any detail quick touch up solutions have wax in them. Use a good car wash soap (careful, some of them have wax in them too) instead if you are going to apply graphics.

    Then apply wax afterwards.
     
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    #5 mrntd, Aug 12, 2015
    After I found the tape not sticking I did use alcohol to clean the sides before putting the graphics on.

    But I would say that if you use a paint sealer instead of a wax it would be good to clean the speed shine/wax off, after clay baring, before applying.