How long to wait to wax after new paint?

reeber

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Anyone in here know how long to wait? I know the car takes time to cure, but not sure how long before I can put a layer of wax on it???

 

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gneal

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I waxed mine the day after I got it, so as far as I'm concerned....wax away!!! I heard the same thing before I got my car, that you had to wait 3 months, 6 months, etc. but I've heard other people say they waxed theirs too, so no big deal.

 

reeber

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I was also told that it depends on the type of paint they use. I figure that there is a curing time needed before waxing the car, but I have no clue how long it takes for car paint to dry???

 

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wytstang

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Call your painter and ask them they should know how long.

 

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WhiteHeat306

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I would wait 3 weeks to a month. You can wash it, being gentle. Was the car sanded/buffed/polished yet? I would also recommend that you use Zaino products on the car now that it has fresh paint.

 

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Anthony Orosco

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From the factory, since the piant is oven baked, you can wax them right away.

A fresh repaint can also be waxed right away, at least within 24 hours, as long as your wax contains no cleaners (abrasives) or solvents. If you use a solvent based wax on a fresh repaint you may not see problems now but you will later on down the road!!

Anthony

 

glowstang93

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wytstang said:

Call your painter and ask them they should know how long.

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Always best to ask the shop that painted it. If it screws up after u have waited the time they say, then it will be their fault.

 

Redsnake2

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It really depends on how your paint cured, if it was baked then wax away. if they rolled it out side and let nature do it's thing 3 months..
Here's a tip: Smell your paint and if it still smells sweet or fresh then hold off on the waxing.. once you can sniff your car and there is no smell WAX AWAY...

 

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Anthony Orosco

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Again, no need to wait 3 months or any time if your wax conatins no abrasives or solvents.

Anthony

 

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91gt50

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I agree with redsnake if it was not baked and you use wax it will trap the solvents that are still escaping and make paint turn dull

 

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mach186

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dont wax a car if it had a repair done. U have to wait about 60-90 days. It trapps all the solvents.
from the factory the cars sit for awhile b\4 they are sold so your are fine there..