Hood re-painted, 80, 82 or something else?

[smprince1]

I just had some rock chips repaired on my F-150 hood. The paint shop clear-coated the entire hood after correcting the color in the chipped spots.

I asked the shop about waiting before waxing and they said "we bake the paint at 150 degrees, so it is fully cured and you don't have to wait to wax". I want to be on the safe side, and maybe wait at least 30 days to apply any true sealant or wax and allow the paint to fully cure.

In the meantime, what should I apply to protect the new paint while still allowing it to fully cure properly?

I own Megs #80 Speed Glaze, #82 Swirl Free Polish, #9 Swirl Remover, as well as a bunch of other stuff.

What would y'all recommend to treat the fresh paint?

Thanks.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

I too would allow 30 days before waxing. It "may" not be necessary, but I would not take the chance. So, until then, I would suggest using Meguiar's #80 Speed Glaze as it has a Paintable Polymer designed for this very situation.

Tim

[soonercivic]

there you go. words from the pros.

[smprince1]

Thanks for the quick reply!

Is it safe to apply the #80 with a PC and white LC polishing pad, or should it be applied by hand? If by PC, would it be okay to use the normal speed I use of about 4.5? I would assume to use only very light pressure.

I guess I don't know how soft the new paint really is.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

It depends on the paint's hardness. If the fresh paint is still soft, I would apply it by hand with light pressure.

Tim