new paint job

[bainz]

i may be freaking out, just got a brand new black paint job on my integra a month ago, washed it 3 times already with mothers wash n wax, ive noticed just touching it with my fingers is leaving fine scratches on it!!
is it the the wax, did i wash too soon after the paint job?? its driving me nutz..help

Rob

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: new paint job

A few questions

1 Base coat clear or single stage ?

2 was it sprayed in a booth and baked after or air dryed ?

[Markus Kleis]

Re: new paint job

Also, can you provide some pictures?

Were you touching it while it was dirty or clean when the scratches occurred?

[seth1066]

Re: new paint job

washed it 3 times already with mothers wash n wax,

What wax did you put on it? Besides it being designed for marine use, I doubt that a "wash & wax" product is going to give the protection of a dedicated wax/sealant product. In any event, black shows scratches very easily, particularly single stage paint. I would also think that your paint may not be fully cured after one month, so probably a good thing you weren't waxing it.

[benhui86]

Re: new paint job

didn't they tell you you are not suppose to wax the car for 30 days at least and some say 90 days recommended..... the paint has to be airred out and wax prevents that.....

[seth1066]

Re: new paint job

didn't they tell you you are not suppose to wax the car for 30 days at least and some say 90 days recommended..... the paint has to be airred out and wax prevents that.....

I don't think a "wash & wax" car wash would have much effect of sealing the paint.

[gww35]

Re: new paint job

Bainz, can you say "repaint" yes you need to wait 30-60 days (as mentioned above) for the paint to cure. I hate to say this but I think you are screwed.

[bainz]

Re: new paint job

it's a clear coat, scratches occured while clean, the car wash soap was mixed with carnuba, the guys at the shop never told me nuthin!
the only wax on it is what was mixed in the soap

thanks guys

[seth1066]

Re: new paint job

it's a clear coat, scratches occured while clean, the car wash soap was mixed with carnuba, the guys at the shop never told me nuthin!
the only wax on it is what was mixed in the soap

thanks guys

You mean pre-mixed from the manufacturer?

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: new paint job

I think that by applying the wash and wax is were the problem lies. Even with a little wax protection the paint is not being aired properly.