waxing a new car

[dope92cc]

Is it just a myth that it would be a bad idea to wax a brand new car.

Because I've heard(from this board somewhere), that the factory completely cures the paint before shipping it out.

It's a 2010 BMW and I think it needs a couple coats of tech wax ASAP.

[CieraSL]

Re: waxing a new car

You can wax a brand new car whenever you want to. With a repaint you have to wait 30 - 90 days before waxing, to allow the paint time to cure and release its gases. But all that's already been done with factory paint, so feel free to wax your little heart away!

[MaksimumAutoDetailing]

Re: waxing a new car

If I were you, I would apply a coat of glaze such as #07 under the wax for the extra shine since I'm sure you want your brand new car looking as best as possible.

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: waxing a new car

If you're ever in doubt, check the door jamb of any new car. The date of manufacture is imprinted on that metal plate bolted to the jamb. Most "new" cars are already 3-6 months old by the time they reach the dealerships.

[dope92cc]

Re: waxing a new car

exactly what I thought.
Thanks!

Cant wait till my clays get here, I'll be getting down to bidness this weekend.
My smarty pants brother was acting like the beamer factory doesn't have a giant oven. I pitty that foo.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: waxing a new car

You will probably will want to clay it before waxing. You will probably be amazed at what you will remove even from a new car.

[dope92cc]

Re: waxing a new car

You will probably will want to clay it before waxing. You will probably be amazed at what you will remove even from a new car.

Thats the plan. My ADS order will be here this week. i'll have my grit gaurds, claybars, more applicators, and a few supreme shines. I'll be good to go.

[MikeEast]

Re: waxing a new car

I was completely shocked when I clayed my car - I drove it off with like 6 miles on it and even though it looked great, the clay told a different story.

Mike

[Mike Phillips]

Re: waxing a new car

This article kind of goes along with this thread...

Paint Needs to Breathe

[foilr]

Re: waxing a new car

I have to second, third, or fifteenth the suggestion to CLAY a new car finish. I just bought 2 new Hondas and thought the paint looked and felt fine. It did, compared to my previous 170k mi. Chevys. Yet after I applied NXT2 and started using UQD a couple of times, I felt surface contaminants that I didn't feel before. When most of the surface is smooth as glass, then you REALLY feel the bumps.

I finished claying the Civic and re-waxing it. It looks - and feels- great.
I am dreading working the Odyssey roof but I now know it needs it.

Cheers!
Richard