new paint job...now what?

[Geo Sant]

I just bought this '98 bmw 318ti. It has been painted from the front end. But, I don't think they buffed it or did anything after the paint job. What should I do to preserve the paint and keep it from fading and deteriorating? Any sugestions?

[Murr1525]

Is the paint in good shape overall, or lots of swirls, etc that need fixed?

The best start is just withthe 5-step system:

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

[Accumulator]

Geo Sant- If the repaint is less than 2 months old, don't use a sealant or wax on it yet. It'll keep curing/outgassing for about a month or two (I wait three to be on the safe side) even if it was baked. In the meantime, use pure polishes such as #3/#5/#7/#81/Deep Crystal #2. If it has any marring you can use #80, which has both mild abrasives and ingredients to protect fresh paint.