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Just a quick question, should I use #80 or #5 for the fresh paint? I want to protect my new paint during this winter. It is cold in here and there are some many road salt on the road.
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Re: New Paint - #80 or #5
#80 is a cleaner polish and #5 is, I believe, a pure polish. As such, neither will offer you any protection whatsoever. But let's clarify something here - what exactly do you mean by "fresh paint"? Is this a fresh repaint from a body shop, or is this just "fresh and new from the factory"?
If it's fresh from a body shop they you really should give the paint 30 days to outgas (double check with the body shop for their recommendation) and then protect it with something like NXT, #21, Gold Class, etc.
If it's fresh from the factory then you can wax it immediately, again using either NXT, #21, Gold Class, etc.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: New Paint - #80 or #5
It is a fresh new paint. As I know, new fresh paint must take at 90 days before waxing because the paint is still soft and needs time to cure. I did a search in the forum, most people do not recommend waxing because the wax would block the paint "breathing".Comment
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Re: New Paint - #80 or #5
Yes, this is true. While waxing is not recommended until the paint has cured, you are fine applying a pure polish to add some beauty. But a pure polish will offer no protection, so keep that in mind.
Having said that.......subjecting a completely unprotected car to a potentially harsh Canadian winter is probably worse than waxing fresh paint in order to give it some protection.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: New Paint - #80 or #5
M80 actually contains a synthetic polymer that offers a little protection.Comment
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Re: New Paint - #80 or #5
Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
So, #80 is breathable? I don't mind getting the paint to get dirty due to the road salt but I need something to protect the curing period during this winter!
I know the other option is put the car in the garage to restore but I cannot because I need the car for work.Comment
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Re: New Paint - #80 or #5
#80 isnt protection like a wax, but it is something. You'll certainly want to apply it more often than you would a wax.2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR BlueComment
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Re: New Paint - #80 or #5
Yes, #80 will not prevent outgassing.Originally posted by C32 AMG View PostComment
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