Body Shop Overspray

[yalerd]

Re: Body Shop Overspray

Yeap I agree with everyone, clay your car.
Good luck with it!

[mis3]

Re: Body Shop Overspray

Clay is definitely the way to go.

However, are you going to clay right away when the paint is fresh? I asked this question in another thread and I was advised to leave the car alone for 3 months. (****, way too long).

[Ed 718]

Re: Body Shop Overspray

^^ Hmmmm I thought you had to add some type of protection right away after claying. If I am wrong then please correct me.

[Murr1525]

Re: Body Shop Overspray

Well, there are a couple things running together here...

Yes, clay and a paint cleaner would remove wax, so you would want to apply wax after to protect yoru finish.

However, it is generaly recomended not to wax fresh paint for 30-90 days while it cures. However, you can wash, clay, clean, and polish fresh paint. And either way, if you clay or not, there is no protection on the paint. So if you wanted to do some claying and cleaning before your curing time is up, that is fine. And esp. with things like overspray, sap, etc, they only get harder to remove as time goes on.

Hope that helps

[Ed 718]

Re: Body Shop Overspray

Well, there are a couple things running together here...

Yes, clay and a paint cleaner would remove wax, so you would want to apply wax after to protect yoru finish.

However, it is generaly recomended not to wax fresh paint for 30-90 days while it cures. However, you can wash, clay, clean, and polish fresh paint. And either way, if you clay or not, there is no protection on the paint. So if you wanted to do some claying and cleaning before your curing time is up, that is fine. And esp. with things like overspray, sap, etc, they only get harder to remove as time goes on.

Hope that helps

Ok that is what I thought the overspray is on the door of my Z which was not part of the painted area so I would have to protect it after I clay. Now as far as the freshly painted area i have heard to wait a while till it cures however using simply quick detailer will not affect anything correct?

[Murr1525]

Re: Body Shop Overspray

You can use Quick Detailer, Nxt Detailer, etc, but Ultimate Quick Detailer Would not be recomended because of its polymer coating.

#80 Speed Glaze does conatain a paintable polymer, which is also safe for fresh paint, and would offer a little protection.

[Ed 718]

Re: Body Shop Overspray

Thanks Murr I def have a bottle of #80 at home and will continue to use the quick detailer for now. The Z is more of a show car if anything now that I got the Scion for a daily so I will need some way to keep it shiny in the mean time.