New paint questions

sudbury33 · October 16th, 2009, 03:59 PM

I just got my new hood painted and installed and I have a couple of questions about new paint. I was told not to wax or buff for at least 30 days, but I can wash it in 2 days. Now, my wash is the Meguire's wash with wax in it. Will that be ok to use, or should I wait?

Zatrekaz · October 16th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Travis could tell you alot better info, but I have not seen him around lately... I will give it a go.

Def do not wax it for atleast 30 days with a paste/carnuba wax. This is to let the paint cure. You can use a detail spray within 15 days to keep it clean if you want that extra protection before the wax.

For the wash... I would wait atleast a week unless the paint gets extreamly dirty or something gets on it. When you do wash it, don't doush it with soap and water... just enough to clean it. Also be very soft... don't scrub it or put much pressure since you are making contact with the clear coat. Do NOT use any kinda of wash that has wax/carnuba in it. Use a simple car wash soap that is just ment to clean, not add to the wax. Do NOT use dish soap.

sudbury33 · October 16th, 2009, 04:12 PM

Pics are coming this weekend. Its been raining all week, but the weather should be nice this weekend.

sudbury33 · October 16th, 2009, 04:35 PM

Will the Meguire's Shampoo and condition wash be ok to use? I doesnt say that it has wax in it.

zinc02GT · October 16th, 2009, 09:20 PM

Meguire's Gold Class is fine. Do not wax for 30 days and after the 30 only do a light buff if it's even needed.

StangGTR07 · October 16th, 2009, 10:46 PM

Was the painter the one who told you not to wax or buff for 30 days?

sudbury33 · October 17th, 2009, 01:14 AM

Yes the painter told me not to for 30 days. His son said I should probably wait 60 days.

zinc02GT · October 17th, 2009, 02:04 AM

No need for 60...

30 days is fine and it can sometimes even vary then. If you are in a climate that has ideal condititions alot (70 degrees F, mild to low humidity) then you could POSSIBLY do 20 days or lower, but it's always safe to wait the full 30.

An82Mustang · October 17th, 2009, 10:26 AM

^----- That is a little different thatn wha tI was told by the painters at my shop and the jobber that just sold me the materials that I put on my car...

was the hood baked in a heated booth ??

DO NOT use any car wash soap with wax in it until after your waiting period...

as far as wetsanding and buffing... we wetsand and buff just hours later... maby a day at the most....

waxing --- the paint shop and my paint jobber bolth told me 90 days till wax.... if it gets sealed too fast it will haze over and turn chalky....

Just my .02 and what I was told... I woudl follow the advice of your painter....

00redgt · October 17th, 2009, 03:29 PM

almost all painter will tell you to not wax or buff or even use a pressure washer at a car wash for about 30 days,hand wash it after about 5 days and you will be good

Zatrekaz · October 17th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by An82Mustang

^----- That is a little different thatn wha tI was told by the painters at my shop and the jobber that just sold me the materials that I put on my car...

was the hood baked in a heated booth ??

DO NOT use any car wash soap with wax in it until after your waiting period...

as far as wetsanding and buffing... we wetsand and buff just hours later... maby a day at the most....

waxing --- the paint shop and my paint jobber bolth told me 90 days till wax.... if it gets sealed too fast it will haze over and turn chalky....

Just my .02 and what I was told... I woudl follow the advice of your painter....

90 days is WAY to long... your doing more harm than good. Your average paint job will cure in about 30 days. If you are in a really cold or really humid climate, do 35-40 for good mesure. After that you will have completely cured unprotected paint. So... if you wait 90 days your exposing your brand new clear coat to the open enviroment for about 2 months (60 days).

Never wait that long...

Zatrekaz · October 17th, 2009, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by sudbury33

Pics are coming this weekend. Its been raining all week, but the weather should be nice this weekend.

The weather has been freaking horrible. Its been raining down here in MS all week as well. Yesterday and today have been the first non-rain and cold days for a good 2+ weeks.

I was finally able to get outside and do some cement work on the car port Lol.

NastyFX4 · October 21st, 2009, 03:26 AM

I usually wait about 45 days.. The Meguiars Gold Class wash will be fine.

October 16th, 2009, 03:59 PM	#1
sudbury33 Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 567 iTrader: 0 reviews	New paint questions I just got my new hood painted and installed and I have a couple of questions about new paint. I was told not to wax or buff for at least 30 days, but I can wash it in 2 days. Now, my wash is the Meguire's wash with wax in it. Will that be ok to use, or should I wait?

October 16th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#2
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,618 iTrader: 12 reviews	Travis could tell you alot better info, but I have not seen him around lately... I will give it a go. Def do not wax it for atleast 30 days with a paste/carnuba wax. This is to let the paint cure. You can use a detail spray within 15 days to keep it clean if you want that extra protection before the wax. For the wash... I would wait atleast a week unless the paint gets extreamly dirty or something gets on it. When you do wash it, don't doush it with soap and water... just enough to clean it. Also be very soft... don't scrub it or put much pressure since you are making contact with the clear coat. Do NOT use any kinda of wash that has wax/carnuba in it. Use a simple car wash soap that is just ment to clean, not add to the wax. Do NOT use dish soap. __________________ OEM Used 99-04 Dark Charcoal Carpet For Sale

October 16th, 2009, 10:46 PM	#6
StangGTR07 Premium Member 2007 Mustang GT 5 speed Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,169 iTrader: 0 reviews	Was the painter the one who told you not to wax or buff for 30 days? __________________ Sig Portfolio -New and improved.

October 17th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#10
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,073 iTrader: 5 reviews	almost all painter will tell you to not wax or buff or even use a pressure washer at a car wash for about 30 days,hand wash it after about 5 days and you will be good __________________

October 21st, 2009, 03:26 AM	#13
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,018 iTrader: 8 reviews	I usually wait about 45 days.. The Meguiars Gold Class wash will be fine. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

October 16th, 2009, 04:12 PM	#3
sudbury33 Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 567 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pics are coming this weekend. Its been raining all week, but the weather should be nice this weekend.

October 16th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#4
sudbury33 Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 567 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will the Meguire's Shampoo and condition wash be ok to use? I doesnt say that it has wax in it.

October 16th, 2009, 09:20 PM	#5
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,346 iTrader: 1 reviews	Meguire's Gold Class is fine. Do not wax for 30 days and after the 30 only do a light buff if it's even needed.

October 17th, 2009, 01:14 AM	#7
sudbury33 Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 567 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes the painter told me not to for 30 days. His son said I should probably wait 60 days.

October 17th, 2009, 02:04 AM	#8
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,346 iTrader: 1 reviews	No need for 60... 30 days is fine and it can sometimes even vary then. If you are in a climate that has ideal condititions alot (70 degrees F, mild to low humidity) then you could POSSIBLY do 20 days or lower, but it's always safe to wait the full 30.

October 17th, 2009, 10:26 AM	#9
An82Mustang Regular 2000 Kona Blue GT Vert Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 197 iTrader: 0 reviews	^----- That is a little different thatn wha tI was told by the painters at my shop and the jobber that just sold me the materials that I put on my car... was the hood baked in a heated booth ?? DO NOT use any car wash soap with wax in it until after your waiting period... as far as wetsanding and buffing... we wetsand and buff just hours later... maby a day at the most.... waxing --- the paint shop and my paint jobber bolth told me 90 days till wax.... if it gets sealed too fast it will haze over and turn chalky.... Just my .02 and what I was told... I woudl follow the advice of your painter....

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