Best wax for new paint job

[prr]

I have just had a 1998 Honda Civic repainted (Maaco, if anyone is interested). This is the separate base and clear coat (5 year warranty) package.

I have heard that you are supposed to wait 30 days before doing any washing or waxing (I'll ask them when I pick it up today). I would like to know what type of wax would be best when I wash & wax it for the first time. I have Ultimate Quick Wax and also Gold Class carnuba. I have had in the past, the Meguiars cleaner wax as well.

Would cleaner wax be best for a new paint job, or would the regular wax be best? I know there wouldn't be lots of contaminants in the paint, but the paint would have to go 30 days without a layer of wax protecting it, so I just want to make sure.

[DasBurninator]

Re: Best wax for new paint job

You will want something that allows the paint to breathe and doesn't contain silicone

M305 is right in line with what you want.

http://www.meguiars.com/en/professional/products/m30516-ultra-finishing-durable-glaze-%2816oz%29/

[The Guz]

Re: Best wax for new paint job

Yeah you could use M305 right away after a new paint job. Or you can wait the 30-90 day window until you wax it. You can wash it with a soap that has no wax in it. For example Hyperwash would be an excellent soap to use.

[prr]

Re: Best wax for new paint job

You will want something that allows the paint to breathe and doesn't contain silicone

M305 is right in line with what you want.
http://www.meguiars.com/en/professio...ze-%2816oz%29/

Would this be simply to give me a "just waxed" look for that first 30 days? Or does it also help the paint stay on better than waiting the 30 day period?

[The Guz]

Re: Best wax for new paint job

It will add some sort or protection. More info on it here.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?62189-M305-Ultra-Finishing-Durable-Glaze