ok its been about 5 weeks since i got my new paint job and im thinking i should wash and wax it now but i dont wanna mess anything up so if any one could give me sometips on washing and waxing it and what kind of wax to use

 

the guyz at the body shop alwayz told me no harsh waxes for like 90 dayz...as for just plain out washing it,they never said anything about it but i wash mine like the next week with the same car wash stuff & hold off on waxing for like 3 monthz & everything turnz out ok....just my .02

 

you should stay away from waxing for 3 months and if you want to wash your car just try to be as gentile as you can and use something very soft. if you can, just run water over the car to get whatever was on the car off.

 

yeah i do the running the water over the car thing but when it dries it leaves nasty spots that are hard to get off i usally just get a soft wet rag and it usally comes off

 

What kind of paint did he use. If he used a single stage urethane then wait the three mo. If he used BASE COAT Clear Coat then you are fine to wax at any time. I just finished painting my brothers car and after the 24 hour curing time I wet sanded , cut and buffed. Then used a good wax. Everything turned out fine.




Brian

 

i jus painted mine bout 2 weeks ago...bout how long should i wait before i wash it?? i did use basecoat an clear coat

 

you can wash your car now just make sure you use a really weak solution and that everything is very clean ie.. the washmit and whatever you use to dry it off.

 

It's one of those times when it's perfect to buy all new cleaning supplies if needed like a mit, soft drying cloth, etc.

 

My PPG tech sheets for the clear urathane say that it is washable in 48 hours when mixed with the correct temp. reducer. I washed my brothers after the cut and buff process. PLEASE do not use dish washing detg.



Brian

 

I was thinking the same thing,don't want to have dirt and grit scratching up the new paint.

 

yeah i got the urithane and i have been washing it but just with water i guess ill wait 2 more months than till i wax

 

Yes with single stage urethane it takes a little time for the solvents to come completely out. That is what gives you your shine. However I am in no way knocking Single stage urethane it is awesome paint.



Brian

 

I used single stage on my last paint job. And for a cost of less that $100 for all the materials, it came out pretty good. Smooth and pretty tough. The pic is bad since my scanner died, but you get the idea. This was the day after, before I finished all my touch up and detailing and putting the lower nose piece on.