So I am having my car painted this weekend. They said it will take a week to finish. I am just curious on what I should or shouldn't do? Like is it okay to use a wax or paint sealent right away? should I not wash it for a set amount of time? Just making sure I don't do anything that can cause any issues.
What to do or not to do with fresh paint?
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rule #1 - don't scratch it.
I was told last year after needing my side done to wait 90-120 days before waxing
I was told last year after needing my side done to wait 90-120 days before waxing
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dont wax or seal it! its not like factory paint where its already fully cured by the time it gets to you...body shops cant replicate that process and it needs to cure for like 90 days, before you seal it up thus not alowing it to breathe.
exactly!
Wow thanks for the replies guys. I have been reading about out gassing so I won't seal or wax it. First I have heard of using only water to wash it. Seems like the lack of any soap lubricating the contaminents would cause it to scratch alot easier. Can you not use some type of car soap that doesn't have any wax added in?
i never heard anything about washing it with soap. when they cut and buff your car they will usec soap to get the compound off so i see no reason not to use soap when ya wash. but yea, try to avoid any kinda soap with protectants/wax
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I used a wax that was safe for painted cars at the shop I used to work at. I would use it on every car that I would buff after I painted it. It was formulated to allow the solvents to evaporate through it. I don't remember the name of it, but I'm sure you can find something on Google.
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in all seriousness truly fresh paint is VERY suseptable to light scratching/marring by simply lightly dragging the back of your fingernails down it. If you can avoid driving it as much as possible for a month or two to ensure that stupid things do not happen to it. Never heard the water only thing either but I managed to avoid it all together for the first 2 months before I finally sealed/waxed it.
No type of silicon based sealants wax,sealer.spray wax) for 120 days but you can use instant detailer on it. Be sure to wash it with a quality car wash soap and use the 2 bucket method or atleast have a screen in the bottom of your soap bucket. If the sop did a bake cycle on it it does help with the out gassing process and do not put a car cover on it till it has completely cured.
i know mine is'nt a DD in any way but i never scrub on mine with rags and buckets of soapy water. car wash sprayer and micro fiber towels to dry. start at top and work towards the bottom when spraying and drying.
but i get if ya get mud all over it or dont have a car wash near by the 2 bucket and rags is all ya can do.
but i get if ya get mud all over it or dont have a car wash near by the 2 bucket and rags is all ya can do.
havent read most of these posts but at my shop we always suggest 3 months before waxing.....this gives the paint time to fully cure and release any/all chemicals trying to flash out......similar to when you wipe something down with rubbing alcohol how it takes a few seconds for the wetness to go away....thats actually going down into the paint and drying back out.....same principle with painting
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Most painter recommend waiting 30 days before waxing or sealing the paintwork. This is because the paint needs to breath. Water based paint will need to let out gases and vapor while it cures. As the gases and vapor leave the paint, the paint will shrink and cure properly. You dont wanna seal up the paintwork until it has fully cured.
You can use a waterbased glaze product like Chemical Guys EZ-CREME GLAZE that allows the paintwork to breath. This can be applied within a few days of being painted.
Once 30 days has passed, i recommend placing a coat of sealant or Wax on the surface.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Auto_Paint_Reconditioning_EZ_Creme_Glaze_Acrylic_p/gap_111_16.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Paint_Sealant_JetSeal_109_p/wac_118_16.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Nr_1_Grade_Yellow_Carnauba_Automotive_Paste_Wax_p/wac_301.htm
Hope this helps!!!
You can use a waterbased glaze product like Chemical Guys EZ-CREME GLAZE that allows the paintwork to breath. This can be applied within a few days of being painted.
Once 30 days has passed, i recommend placing a coat of sealant or Wax on the surface.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Auto_Paint_Reconditioning_EZ_Creme_Glaze_Acrylic_p/gap_111_16.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Paint_Sealant_JetSeal_109_p/wac_118_16.htm
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Nr_1_Grade_Yellow_Carnauba_Automotive_Paste_Wax_p/wac_301.htm
Hope this helps!!!
Paint takes a minimum of 20 days for solvents to fully leave(thats also depends on bake/cool down cycle times) but each manuf. is different and you should ask the shop for there recomended time due to the warranty on the paint. Ive used the ^^^ water based stuff before and it does work great until the paint has cured.
The makers of the Optimum wax said it's safe to use after one week as it still allows the paint to breakth and degas. Seems some body shops are using this same product as it's waterbased and have had only great results. Was told once I no longer smell paint smell in the garage of the morning the paint should be pretty much done degasing
