New Paint!

Metrock · Feb 25, 2011

I'm getting my car painted next week so I wanted to get prepared and buy some good washing/detailing/waxing stuff. I want to keep the new clean paint look so I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction of what to buy and where(special wash/wax, washing/polishing rags, all that good stuff). I don't need anything over the top just some simple stuff for a newbie.

Sinned83 · Feb 25, 2011

Im sure the body shop will tell you but dont wax it for about 2 months. You want the paint to be able to breath and cure before sealing it up.

SRT Handz · Feb 25, 2011

I would get this kit right here!!!

http://www.chemicalguys.com/DETAILING_KIT_BEST_OF_THE_BEST_p/hol_107.htm

congrats on the new paint

Metrock · Feb 27, 2011

Wow that kit looks like it has everything!

Dalamar · Feb 28, 2011

it really doest. that kit will get you off to a great start. above and beyond the auto parts store variety of products..
love CG stuff.

Sinned83 · Mar 1, 2011

Chemical Guys is high quality stuff. A dual action polisher would make it quick work too.

Dalamar · Mar 1, 2011

make sure to ask your painter how long it will take the clear to fully cure, before you can wax it.
different paints take longer to cure.

Metrock · Mar 1, 2011

Dalamar said:
make sure to ask your painter how long it will take the clear to fully cure, before you can wax it.
different paints take longer to cure.

I will definetly do that. I know he is using Dupont paint and clear.