New Paint, How Long Before Wax?

R3dFyre02 · April 10th, 2008, 02:57 PM

ok, i wrecked my car in Feburary and got it back from the shop with fresh paint at the end of the month. I know I have to wait a while before I wax it, but this is killing me driving around with out any wax on it. how much longer do I need to wait?

DanTheMan · April 10th, 2008, 04:35 PM

i think it's 60-90 days depending on the paint

ZOOTOXIN · April 10th, 2008, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by R3dFyre02

ok, i wrecked my car in Feburary and got it back from the shop with fresh paint at the end of the month. I know I have to wait a while before I wax it, but this is killing me driving around with out any wax on it. how much longer do I need to wait?

There is no set time...one month is safe if in Arizona in July and three months if you are in NY in January. When you stop smelling the fresh paint then it is cured and ready for wax.

04DSGV6 · April 10th, 2008, 05:09 PM

Do not ask us, ask the body shop. Mine said 6 months which is extremely long but if I did it before then they would void the warranty on it. I agree with zoo, I'm just saying to be safe ask them.

R3dFyre02 · April 10th, 2008, 06:30 PM

yea, when I picked u the car thee guy said "not for a while" I asked how long that was and he said "untill the paint is cured"... htey did decent work, I diddnt have to pay for it so I am happy witht hte car, but man I wish I had gotten a better answer. at one point he said spring... Oh well. I guess Ill wait some more. Just kills me that I am putting this many miles on it with no wax to protect the paint.

04DSGV6 · April 10th, 2008, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by R3dFyre02

yea, when I picked u the car thee guy said "not for a while" I asked how long that was and he said "untill the paint is cured"... htey did decent work, I diddnt have to pay for it so I am happy witht hte car, but man I wish I had gotten a better answer. at one point he said spring... Oh well. I guess Ill wait some more. Just kills me that I am putting this many miles on it with no wax to protect the paint.

Clearcoat will protect a decent while. Do you honestly think new cars come with wax from the factory? But your right you should add to it. But until then keep up with washing the car as frequent as necessary, remember use a very mild diluted soap.

April 10th, 2008, 02:57 PM	#1
R3dFyre02 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,173 iTrader: 2 reviews	New Paint, How Long Before Wax? ok, i wrecked my car in Feburary and got it back from the shop with fresh paint at the end of the month. I know I have to wait a while before I wax it, but this is killing me driving around with out any wax on it. how much longer do I need to wait?

April 10th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#2
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	i think it's 60-90 days depending on the paint __________________ My honda

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April 10th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#4
04DSGV6 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang V6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 546 iTrader: 1 reviews	Do not ask us, ask the body shop. Mine said 6 months which is extremely long but if I did it before then they would void the warranty on it. I agree with zoo, I'm just saying to be safe ask them.

April 10th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#5
R3dFyre02 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,173 iTrader: 2 reviews	yea, when I picked u the car thee guy said "not for a while" I asked how long that was and he said "untill the paint is cured"... htey did decent work, I diddnt have to pay for it so I am happy witht hte car, but man I wish I had gotten a better answer. at one point he said spring... Oh well. I guess Ill wait some more. Just kills me that I am putting this many miles on it with no wax to protect the paint.

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