How long before i can wax it?

**bgable** · 03-21-2008, 04:28 PM

i just got the hood and bumper painted and was wondering how long before i can wax it without hurting the paint?

**Mr. Luos** · 03-21-2008, 04:41 PM

Hand wash only for 3-4 months.

**Z06-Goose** · 03-21-2008, 07:52 PM

Ask your body shop manager
You can use products that say "body shop safe" silicone free

**Y2KPewterSS** · 03-21-2008, 08:13 PM

6 months with no silicates. You could polish though, Zaino would be fine.

**bgable** · 03-22-2008, 10:56 AM

what about prima epic? is it a polish and quick detailers like slick? could i use the Hydro in place of a wax?

**LETHALxLS1** · 03-22-2008, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by gable2000ta

what about prima epic? is it a polish and quick detailers like slick? could i use the Hydro in place of a wax?

I would wash it and leave it be for a few months. Dont even take a chance IMO.

**9t8z28** · 03-23-2008, 06:06 PM

If it has clear on it, one month. If you do it before 1 month, there is a chance that the clear will become yellow

**LETHALxLS1** · 03-23-2008, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by 9t8z28

If it has clear on it, one month. If you do it before 1 month, there is a chance that the clear will become yellow

Now that you say it I read one month if its clearcoat 2 stage.

**bgable** · 03-24-2008, 11:46 AM

alright thanks it should be 2 stage but ill double check

**SSwt00SS** · 03-24-2008, 01:13 PM

i was told usually you handwash first for the first 3-4 months or so, then after that time period you can state to wax, first by hand, then later on with an orbital buffer/porter cable...

both the paint and clearcoat need time to cure and bond together during this time. anything that gets on the freshpaint (ie: birdshit, tree sap, bugs), remove immediately so it doesnt 'bake on or eat into' the fresh paint/clearcoat finish...

**Y2KPewterSS** · 03-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by SSwt00SS

i was told usually you handwash first for the first 3-4 months or so, then after that time period you can state to wax, first by hand, then later on with an orbital buffer/porter cable...

both the paint and clearcoat need time to cure and bond together during this time. anything that gets on the freshpaint (ie: birdshit, tree sap, bugs), remove immediately so it doesnt 'bake on or eat into' the fresh paint/clearcoat finish...

Like I stated earlier, wait 6 months.

**KarenCaren** · 03-24-2008, 10:02 PM

Hand wash for 2-3 months would be safe. Then you can polish it after 3 months and in the 4th month wax it.

Just my 2 cents.

Karen

**GottaHaveLS1** · 03-25-2008, 10:19 AM

Damn, i didn't even know this. I got a new hood over a year ago. Although I don't think I ever waxed it until the following year because i was away at school when it got installed. Good stuff to know!

**Chris(NJ)** · 03-25-2008, 11:35 AM

I think 6 mos is a pretty generous time frame. Typically 45 days is enough. Those items should have been painted/baked off of the car so they could've used higher temps to cure the paint. Just avoid sealants imo. Glazes would be ok, waxes as well.

**CadillacChris** · 03-25-2008, 05:45 PM

man i waxed my car about 1 or 2 months after a painted it, and it turned kind of whitesh or kinda ashy. I painted with imron though.

**zacknolden** · 04-15-2008, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by gable2000ta

i just got the hood and bumper painted and was wondering how long before i can wax it without hurting the paint?

Is Zaino a good choice for my bumpers as well?

**drummer52910** · 04-15-2008, 05:47 PM

Wax would be a better choice over zaino until the paint fully cures. Zaino will not allow the paint to breath. One it has cured though switch over to Zaino IMO, i love that stuff.

**Y2KPewterSS** · 04-15-2008, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by drummer52910

Wax would be a better choice over zaino until the paint fully cures. Zaino will not allow the paint to breath. One it has cured though switch over to Zaino IMO, i love that stuff.

You don't want to put wax on paint that has not cured.

**JonB** · 04-16-2008, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

You don't want to put wax on paint that has not cured.

What he said.

I was told when my car was painted 90 days before I put any wax on it. I was told that I could use a glaze if I wanted some extra shine for meets ect. The body shop owner knows I take the car out to alot of the local cruises and meets.

**LETHALxLS1** · 04-16-2008, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by JonB

What he said.

I was told when my car was painted 90 days before I put any wax on it. I was told that I could use a glaze if I wanted some extra shine for meets ect. The body shop owner knows I take the car out to alot of the local cruises and meets.

I saw this car the other day-it looked just like your car! hahaha