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  • New car care?

    I've had my 2010 Mustang for 6 weeks, candy red metalic clearcoat. Should I wait for a period of time before waxing a new car?

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    Nope. You can wax it right away. The only time you have a waiting period is if the car just got repainted. However, with the process they use in the factory there is no "cure time", so you can wax whenever you want to.

    By the way, to MOL!
    Shane
    1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

    If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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      Re: New car care?

      You might consider claying your new car, too, before applying the wax. I recent purchased a new car ("Ripley Unveiled") and was shocked to see how much junk the claybar removed.

      For the regular maintenance of your ride, check out this article:

      Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

      Also read Mosca's article on cleaner wax.

      Enjoy your new Mustang!

      Cheers,
      Al
      Swirls hide in the black molecular depths, only waiting for the right time to emerge and destroy your sanity.
      --Al Kimel

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        Re: New car care?

        Oh yeah, I forgot to add that. Knew I was forgetting something.
        Shane
        1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

        If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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          Re: New car care?

          On Memorial Day we purchased a 09 Altima. After washing it, I clayed it. Quite a bit of contaminants were removed. In my book claying a new car is a must.
          quality creates its own demand

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            Re: New car care?

            I also like cleaner/waxes for a new car. If you want to keep it quick and simple like Al's links:

            1. Wash
            2. Clay
            3. ColorX
            4. Wacx - Nxt 2.0
            2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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              Re: New car care?

              Thanks Murr1525, GO PENS!!!

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