New Paint

[Keebler]

I just got a car back from the body shop after having fairly extensive work done on the front end, which included totally repainting the hood.

My question is what can I safely do in terms of washing and waxing the newly painted areas?

Thanks in advance.

[Shawn T.]

Re: New Paint

If it just came back from the body shop then I would not wax the car for 30 days to allow the paint to cure. This is what I was told when mine came back from the body shop. However, it is totally safe to wash the car.

[Daniel Kinder]

Re: New Paint

Some paints you have to wait 30 60 or 90 days for the paint to outgas.

You can of course wash and also apply a pure polish if you like, but you don't want to apply any waxes or sealants that will seal the paint.

[CumminsCrazed]

Re: New Paint

yes, washing is fine, but NO waxes or sealants for MINIMUM 30 days. If you want a light polish with some protection you can use M80 which is formulated for use on fresh paint however, it wont last a very long time like a wax or sealant.

Id recc. M80 Speed Glaze though.

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+BSP+32

[yalerd]

Re: New Paint

Here is a thread that explains everything very well

Paint Needs to Breathe

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: New Paint

Just wash the paint. No waxing at all. Let the paint out gas.Paint has to breathe for a minimum of 30 days. I say the longer the better, Try to wait as long as possible before waxing. The closer you are to 90 days the better.

[Keebler]

Re: New Paint

Thanks so much for the advice. Would the use of Last Touch be OK?

[Murr1525]

Re: New Paint

Yes, I believe so.

[CumminsCrazed]

Re: New Paint

LT is NOT body shop safe!!