protection on new paint?

[kithng]

Hi All,

I've just got my new bodykit, a new front bumper and side skirt.

I know new paint need wait for at least 30 days before we can polish or wax.

However, since the paint job is quite good and I want to give it some protection before a full wax job.

Can I use UQD to clean it and does UQD provide certain amount of protection to it ?

Thanks

Kith

[Carfire]

Re: protection on new paint?

I believe that you should no put anything on the paint what so ever.
The paint gives off this gas I believe, and even UQD will trap that in.
The reason is, UQD has the Hydrophobic Polymer Technology, and this will sit on the paint just like a wax would.

[akimel]

Re: protection on new paint?

Carefire is correct. You don't want to apply anything that has silicone in it. I asked this precise question a few months ago here on MOL, and I was informed not to use any of Meguiar's quick detailers, except Final Inspection (M34).

Another possibility for you is to gently apply a thin coat of M80. It has a paintable polymer. See this thread: M80, Paintable Polymer, and Fresh Paint. I would still wait a couple of weeks, though, to allow the paint to harden up more fully, since M80 does contain a mild abrasive, but that is purely my personal and very unprofessional opinion.

[kithng]

Re: protection on new paint?

thanks guys.

So, is it even the normal quik detailer (which came with the clay kit) will do no good ?

[akimel]

Re: protection on new paint?

So, is it even the normal quik detailer (which came with the clay kit) will do no good ?

Right. You must use a detailing spray that is approved for body shops.